Political official to TV: Health officials may be trying to pressure leaders

People. some with face masks. in Jerusalem on June 29, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
People. some with face masks. in Jerusalem on June 29, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

An unnamed political source tells Channel 13 that the Health Ministry’s announcement on the drop in vaccine effectiveness may not have been coordinated with the political level.

The source adds that the statement could be an attempt by professionals in the ministry to create pressure on politicians to set new restrictions on the public.

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