"We are at war, probably in the next two weeks in light of the increase in morbidity, and it will be necessary to tighten the belt. The morbidity curve is rising and we are making a great effort to moderate this increase. One of the measures is vaccines," In a special briefing that exists for reporters from the ultra-Orthodox media.
Prof. Zarqa emphasized that "there is not a single patient who has been vaccinated three times and is hospitalized. This shows that the third vaccine is most effective. We will examine whether additional groups can be included in the third vaccine. For the better, there are fewer side effects than in the past. "
However, the projector expressed disappointment with the fact that more than a million Israelis "did not even give a shoulder to the first course," as he put it.
"We want to reach them, both through you and through the rabbis and in every way, so that we can be vaccinated."
Other measures that will be useful, he said, in curbing the disease are a mask and a green label.
"Eliminating the disease is an irrelevant fantasy at the moment, the virus is here and will probably stay with us," said Prof. Zarqa.
On the morbidity data in the ultra-Orthodox cities, he added that "in the last day, 12% of the total morbidity is from the ultra-Orthodox society. The coefficient of infection in the ultra-Orthodox society is higher than in Arab and general society. The data tells the story."
The Corona projector noted that the rate of vaccinations between the ages of 18 and 12 is a great challenge, and urged the ultra-Orthodox population to vaccinate and vaccinate young people:
On efforts to control the wave of morbidity without disrupting the routine of life, Prof. Zarqa said: "As part of the government's attempt to lead a routine alongside the virus, I say it is likely that the fifth wave will also come. "We have a dialogue with the ultra-Orthodox society and it is important for us to preserve it. In order to find the balance between a continuous school year without isolation or illness, we need to manage risks."
Prof. Zarqa asked the public, who are expected to stay in synagogues for long hours on Tishrei holidays: "I urge you to come after you have received the third dose, if you are in the right group. If you have not been vaccinated at all, take the vaccine. It is available, free, safe and effective."
Referring to Breslav followers who fly to Uman on Rosh Hashanah, the projector noted: "We are in dialogue with the Ministry of Religions on an artist's outline, and understand the need for people to fly and pray where it matters to them. There is also Ukraine in the picture. "After Rosh Hashanah, because there will be Yom Kippur and we do not want verified patients or those who need isolation to come and pray in public and endanger it. Prayer in the minyan is important, but mental supervision rejects everything."
In general, Prof. Zarka noted that at this time it is better to pray outside.
Regarding the criticism heard from directors of institutions, about the opening of the school year in the ultra-Orthodox society without a regulated outline, he said: "We knew and were not surprised that at the beginning of Elul the school year opens in the ultra-Orthodox sector. We are dealing with this, and clearer instructions will be given soon.
"I really want the ultra-Orthodox public to be able to celebrate the Tishrei holidays, and we are working to keep it that way. But if you look at the morbidity data, compared to July compared to August and September, I worry because I see high morbidity and mortality. My job is to save lives. The next two weeks will be challenging. And if we keep the rules and adhere to them, we can stop the gallop. "
At the end of his speech, the project manager said: "We want to examine an outline for ages below sixth grade, where students can not be vaccinated. If morbidity is found in the classroom, instead of dispersing students to isolation at home, it will be necessary to conduct speed tests every day for all students."
Zarqa rejected the claim that the current level of morbidity is the same as it was in previous waves before receiving the vaccine.
According to him, the Delta strain is much more contagious than the original strain, so there is no room for comparison.
