The corona pandemic continues to deceive us.
Corona fatigue is hitting us all, and we still need to take a deep breath now for the coming weeks.
Not out of panic or anxiety, but out of alertness and conduct that is responsible, proportionate and adapted to the new situation.
It is also worth remembering how much our condition has improved since last December: vaccines have changed the picture dramatically, new drugs have entered the picture, the ability to test for corona has increased significantly and protection programs for different populations have emerged.
On the other hand, it is clear to us today that with all the importance of vaccines, they do not constitute a miracle solution.
There is a decline in immunity over time, and the world often reacts with skepticism towards vaccines, a skepticism that also prevents Pike News and dangerous factions that undermine social cohesion.
Vaccines will not solve the mental, social and economic problems, but it must be said clearly: this is an impressive and unprecedented scientific achievement.
Better access to vaccines, tailored to the community, along with incentives and partnerships with civil society - are the best solution.
We must also make it clear to the public that we are in a new era.
This is a confusing period, which on the one hand is very similar to what we have known so far and on the other hand is significantly different.
Masks must continue to be used - especially indoors, unnecessary gatherings should be avoided, populations at risk should be protected, sick children should not be sent to the education system and patients should not come to work.
On the other hand, the omicron strain, which is about four times more contagious than the delta strain, requires a perceptual change.
The emphasis from now on should be much more on isolating the positive.
In the same way, closing the skies to non-Israelis is already losing its meaning.
Towards the new civil year, one must sharpen: a change in isolation policy after exposure does not mean we are done with the corona.
The coefficient of infection is speeding forward, and therefore unnecessary gatherings that are not committed to reality should be avoided.
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