Israel battles Covid misinformation as vaccination drive slows
by Oliver Holmes in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#5E6KN)
Plan for incentives to increase takeup, while study shows two Pfizer doses give 94% protection
Israel is considering a carrot and stick approach to persuade people to get vaccinated, including granting inoculated people access to restaurants, hotels and concerts, while forcing some vaccine refusers to get uncomfortable Covid tests every two days.
Will you be eligible to enter gyms and cultural events, or will you be left behind?" tweeted the health minister, Yuli Edelstein. Go get vaccinated!"
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