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Coronavirus vaccine less effective at preventing infections, health officials say Data shows efficacy down to 64% from 94%, in drop attributed to spread of Delta variant; health official says most physicians agree booster shot needed for population at risk of serious illness, while Health Ministry still undecided; government to meet on new restrictions Adir Yanko | Updated: 07.05.21 , 09:09 As the Delta strain spreads throughout Israel, the effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccines in preventing infection has dropped considerably and now stands at 64% down from 94%, according to data presented to Health Ministry officials late Sunday. The reduction in the vaccine s efficacy was registered from June 6, five days after Israel lifted almost all coronavirus restrictions. Haaretz newspaper on Monday quoted ministry officials as saying that genetic sequencing showed the Delta strain was responsible for 90% of new COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks.

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