The director general of the Ministry of Health, Prof. Nachman Ash, informed the Health Clinics today, Thursday, that the administration of a third dose of the COVID shot to those ages 60 and over would begin on Sunday, according to Ma'ariv. It was also reported that due to concern over a low turnout rate, the Ministry of Health will begin an extensive "information campaign" to promote the operation. Earlier today , Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday morning spoke with Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz (Meretz) and Health Ministry Director General Professor Nachman Ash about the question of whether to administer a third dose to Israeli citizens. Following the discussion, Bennett said: "This morning the Health Minister his Director General presented me with the considerations and recommendations of the Vaccines Committee. These recommendations by a committee of experts carry great weight. I would like to thank all members of the committee for their very thorough and comprehensive work." "Our strategy is clear: Save lives, and preserve the normal routine of the State of Israel. Our plan provides you, Israeli citizens, with three layers of protection: Protection of the elderly and the most vulnerable, by means of the 'Fathers' Shield' program; protection of you by wearing masks; and general protection by means of the vaccines. I call on those who have not yet done so to go get vaccinated."
