Nachman Ash
Authorities are not concerned about serious illness “at this stage,” but Health Ministry director-general Nachman Ash the significance of the new variant is still unknown.
“We still recommend avoiding unnecessary flights. Morbidity is high worldwide, and these transitions are a risk factor for infection,” said the director-general of Israel’s Ministry of Health Nachman Ash.
National Coronavirus Project Coordinator Professor Nachman Ash brings ”rich professional experience” to the role, says Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz.
National Coronavirus Project Coordinator Nachman Ash says the decision is likely to bring the country closer to a new wave of morbidity.
The “tightened” 14-day closure will include the closing of the country’s education system and much of the economy.
Israel’s National Coronavirus Project coordinator Nachman Ash says despite vaccinations, the country may lose the race against the virus unless the infection rate can be brought down.
“We want to reach a 60 percent vaccination rate among people who can be vaccinated. It isn’t a defined goal, but assessments are that this number will provide good herd immunity,” says Professor Nachman Ash.
Coronavirus Project Coordinator Nachman Ash says that his office will convene to discuss “immediate steps” to recommend to the Cabinet.
The Israeli prime minister says Israel will be among the first countries to receive vaccines from both Moderna and Pfizer.
Will his experience working under fire help Israel’s new coronavirus project coordinator navigate the minefield of politics?
The 49-year-old professor, currently director of the health division of Maccabi Healthcare Services, will replace professor Ronni Gamzu.