General
Israel’s coronavirus vaccine scheme is the fastest in the world. Now it’s being put to the test
As Israel’s vaccine campaign inches closer to completion, the world is watching closely for a glimpse into what life could be like after the coronavirus pandemic.
Key points:
- Israel has the world’s highest vaccination rate per capita
- Nearly half of Israelis have received one shot, while a third have received both doses
- Permits have been issued to the vaccinated so they can resume leisure activities
So far the data from the world’s fastest vaccination program is promising, but questions remain, chief among them: What will a post-vaccine society look like?
This question in particular will be asked by Australian authorities as inoculations begin this week among frontline health workers and aged care residents.
Israel has now eased restrictions…
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