People. some with face masks. in Jerusalem on June 29, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
A team of Hebrew University of Jerusalem experts on Saturday urged the government to take immediate action to curb the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, predicting the daily caseload could rise to 1,000 in two weeks if no steps are taken.
The experts also cautiously estimated that the vaccines are 60-80 percent effective in preventing contagion when faced with the Delta variant, as compared to 90% for other strains, though they stressed the immunization’s effectiveness in preventing serious illness appeared to remain as high as previously estimated.
Israeli officials are said set to weigh reinstating some virus restrictions as the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread in the country. The recently renewed coronavirus cabinet is expected to meet this week to consider the country’s next steps.
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