(Israel Ministry of Health-Ha'aretz) The Israel Health Ministry reported 16,115 new Covid cases on Wednesday, with 7.9% of tests being positive. On Tuesday there were 11,978 new cases, with 6.7% positive. The previous record set in September was 11,345 daily new cases. As of Thursday morning, 307 people were hospitalized, including 134 people in serious condition, and the total number of active cases was 72,034. Unvaccinated people account for 68% of all serious cases. Israel this week became the first country to begin distributing a fourth vaccination to people over age 60 and health workers.
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