Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has made clear he supports a fourth shot, and Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz has suggested that a new round of boosters could get under way by Sunday. Along with the generally sparse knowledge about omicron, the effect of a fourth dose against the new variant is also unknown. Israeli researchers from the Health Ministry and several academic institutions presented data to the advisory team that made the recommendation for the fourth shot Tuesday. The panel did not recommend a fourth shot for the wider population at this stage. But before giving a fourth shot, it is preferable to wait for the science.”© 2021 The New York Times CompanyRead more at nytimes.com

Source: New York Times December 24, 2021 09:07 UTC