Scientists fear mutating virus means Covid-19 is likely to cause significant number of illnesses and deaths for years to come
Scientists interviewed by Reuters news agency have warned that data on new variants suggests Covid-19 will remain a threat for years
Optimism following the production of several effective vaccines has dimmed somewhat in the face of the new variants, scientists said
Vaccination is still vital to fighting Covid-19 but other measures will likely need to continue and jabs will need to be constantly updated to address new strains
Experiment took place between Dec. 20 and Feb. 1 when British variant rampant
Academics heralded the study as proof we have means to end Covid-19 forever
Comes as Israel reopened economy over the weekend with gyms, hotels, concert halls and theatres for Green Pass holders - an immunity passport
Israel has vaccinated 50% of its population - more than a third with both doses
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More than a third of Israel s population has been fully vaccinated in the world s quickest immunisation programme against Covid-19, meaning nearly three million people are eligible for the pass.