'Real world' data analyzing 600,000 vaccinations published by New England Journal of Medicine also finds shots just as effective in over 70s as young people, prevented infection
Data from HMOs carrying out world's fastest vaccination campaign shows vaccine protects against severe illness; not clear, however, whether 'epidemiological barrier' formed
Only 20% of Palestinian residents of the city aged 60 and over have been immunized, compared to 60% of Jews; health providers lament spread of conspiracies and fake news
Locals say frenzied influx of outsiders looking to secure spare coronavirus shots and slots is helping bolster inoculation drive among initially skeptical Arab community
Health officials and public health experts call the reluctance of some Arab Israelis to take shot 'worrisome,' but say other factors are also playing a role in low turnout
'Pandemic fatigue,' low testing, and poor enforcement on gatherings blamed for coronavirus resurgence, which comes after communities successfully reined in infections
So-called twindemic effect may keep kids home, says top hospital physician, as community health leader voices concern flu shots won’t be given as needed
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