Israel Secures Supplies for Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Israel has begun securing supplies in preparation for the 4th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to Bloomberg on the 12th (local time), Nachman Ash, Director of the Israeli Ministry of Health, stated this in an interview with local media.

Israel, the first country in the world to start administering booster shots, believes that the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine decreases after five months. Booster shots are currently being administered to those aged 12 and older who are five months past their second dose.

Director Ash said, "We do not know when the 4th dose will begin, but it will not be within the next six months." Since the 3rd dose started in August, there are no plans for a 4th dose within this year.

So far, 2.8 million people in Israel have received booster shots. Director Ash said, "Due to the impact of booster shots and others, the resurgence of COVID-19 has slowed since last week."

Although the World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed out the issue of vaccine supply imbalance and urged developed countries to postpone booster shots, the United States and the United Kingdom will also begin additional vaccinations this month. Europe is also considering a 3rd dose.

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