According to a new study, the 4th COVID-19 shot can help in increasing antibody levels. Sheba hospital near Tel Aviv provided a fourth dose of the vaccine to 154 staff members. According to Naftali Bennett, the Israeli PM, it works.
Study shows another COVID-19 shot can help
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennet stated that a new study revealed that the fourth COVID-19 shot was safe. According to the study, it helped in increasing antibodies by fivefold. The study is a revolution in expanding inoculation and helping stop the rising infections. “A week into the fourth dose, we know with a high level of certainty that the fourth dose is safe,” said Bennett.
The PM visited Sheba hospital and met with Gaila Rahav, the lead. Professor Rahav is also the head of the infectious diseases unit. “A week after the administration of the fourth dose, we see a fivefold increase in the number of antibodies in the vaccinated person. It most likely means a significant increase in the protection against infection and severe hospitalization and symptoms,” explained the professor.
More on new cases and the surge
Coronavirus infections across the world are rising. On Monday, the Swedish royal couple, Queen Silvia, aged 78, and King Carl XVI Gustaf, aged 75 tested positive. According to the Sweedish Royal Court, the couple had three COVID shots and faced “mild symptoms” and “feeling well under the circumstances”. Additionally, the court also revealed that they were isolated in their home. Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, the Mauritian President also tested positive. According to the nation’s news agency, the 65-year-old President was experiencing “mild” symptoms. Moreover, the cases prove that the COVID-19 shot is helping reduce the symptoms.
Police in Poland arrested a man for murder after breaching COVID-19 rules by not masking up. “Police from the neighborhood of Bielany detained the man because he didn’t have a mask,” stated Elwira Kozlowska, a police spokeswoman. Moreover, the 45-year-old had been escaping the law for the past 20 years after being convicted of murder. Previously, he was jailed and charged with a 25-year long sentence for his crimes.