Israel has announced that it will offer a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to people older than 60, amid concern over the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Medical workers and those who are immunodeficient will also be eligible for the extra inoculation - at least four months after their third jab.
A Health Ministry expert panel recommended the fourth vaccine dose, a decision that was swiftly welcomed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as "great news that will help us overcome the Omicron wave that is spreading around the world." Although the decision is pending formal approval by senior health officials, Mr Bennett urged Israelis to get the dose as soon as possible, saying: "My message is - don't waste time, go get