|
 More than 43% percent of Israel's 9 million population have received
at least one dose of Pfizer Inc's vaccine, the Health Ministry says.
But officials worry that turnout may wane and hold back Israeli
plans to begin reopening the economy.
With many bars forced to close because of the pandemic, Tel Aviv's
Jenia gastropub, in partnership with the municipality, opened its
doors to an unusual type of patron: new vaccinees, drawn by the
offer of drinks on the house.
The drinks were non-alcoholic, as a medical precaution.
"I thought it is a really good opportunity to come and get the
vaccine, because I didn't have either the time or the ability to go
to other places," said May Perez, among dozens of people who turned
up for their first shots.
(Writing by Dan Williams; Editing by Nick Macfie)
[© 2021 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.] Copyright 2021 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Thompson Reuters is solely responsible for this content |
 |
