Vaccines urgently needed as Palestine struggles under surge of COVID-19
26-03-2021 21:08
Since February, another heavy wave of COVID-19 has swept through the West Bank, Palestine. Over 20,000 patients are currently being treated for the new coronavirus, adding further pressure to an already fragile healthcare system, and leaving medical staff struggling to provide adequate care. Both the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authorities must immediately significantly increase efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and its new variants. Stronger efforts in COVID-19 prevention and case management must be undertaken as well.