COVID-19 dynamics after a national immunization program in Israel

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Covid-19: New UK variant may be linked to increased death rate, early data indicate

Gareth Iacobucci

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine in a Nationwide Mass Vaccination Setting

Noa Dagan et al.

Summary: A study conducted in Israel on nearly 600,000 individuals showed that the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine was effective in reducing the risk of infection, hospitalization, and severe Covid-19. The effectiveness in preventing death was 72% during the period from day 14 through day 20 after the first dose, and hospitalization was reduced by 87% for the period 7 or more days after the second dose, similar to results from a randomized trial.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2021)

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Israel's rapid rollout of vaccinations for COVID-19

Bruce Rosen et al.

Summary: Israel has stood out for its rapid and effective COVID-19 vaccine rollout, with factors contributing to its success falling into categories of long-standing characteristics, health-system specific features, and recent efforts specific to the vaccination campaign. The synergy created among these facilitating factors has been crucial in Israel's success, distinguishing it from other high-income countries like the US, the UK, and Canada that have faced slower vaccine distribution due to lacking some of these factors.

ISRAEL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH (2021)

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