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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 17) The Israeli government said it has vaccinated more than 30,000 Filipinos as part of its massive COVID-19 inoculation drive.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Embassy of Israel in the Philippines said free shots of the Pfizer vaccine have been given to around 30,000 Filipino caregivers, 400 agriculture students, and the staff of the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv. These include even those with expired working permits, the Israeli embassy said.
“Israel is thankful for the Filipino caregivers for helping the elderly and the disabled Israeli citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak,” Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz said, noting that Filipino caregivers have full access to the country’s medical services.
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More than 30,000 OFWs, diplomats, students receive free COVID-19 jabs in Israel
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