'The Impact of the Vaccine Has Been Tremendous'

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'The Impact of the Vaccine Has Been Tremendous'

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Feb 17, 2021

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After a weak early response to COVID, Israel leads the world in vaccinations. The benefits are apparent, Eran Segal says. But hurdles remain, including finishing vaccinations and staving off variants.

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Feb 17, 2021

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