An Israeli man cuts a huge face mask as Israelis celebrating after the Ministry of Health canceled the mandatory wearing of face masks in the open air, in Jerusalem, April 18, 2021. Photo from the Times of Israel.
“Israeli scientists estimate that a relatively small number of vaccinations are needed to take a country out of crisis mode. The moment that half of the population aged 60-plus is inoculated, authorities can expect a dramatic drop in cases and hospitals are safe from being overwhelmed, they conclude.”