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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Sa’ar suggests paying parents to vaccinate their children
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A child is vaccinated against the coronavirus at an elementary school in Tzur Hadassah, on December 19, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar suggests paying Israeli citizens to encourage vaccination.
Sa’ar tells a meeting of the coronavirus cabinet that Israel should offer to pay NIS 1,000 (approximately $315) to all parents who take their children to be vaccinated, as well as all adults who receive a booster dose.
Vaccination rates among 5-11 year olds have been fairly low since the shots became available one month ago. Just 12 percent of all 5-11 year olds have received one dose of the vaccine, compared to 61% of 12-15 year olds, who became eligible in June.
Earlier today, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $100 gift to any New Yorker who gets vaccinated.
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