Israel has started inoculating 16 to 18-year-olds against COVID-19. The measure comes as an effort to allow them to appear for the approaching examinations.

Over a quarter of Israels population of nine million people have been given at least one dose of the Pfizer vaccine since December 19, 2020, stated its health ministry. The vaccination was started with the elderly and those at high risk. Now, individuals aged 40 and over can also get the shot. The country expects to start reopening its economy in February. An education ministry spokeswoman stated that the inclusion of 16 to 18-year-olds, with parental permission, is intended at enabling their return to school and to hold the exams in an orderly fashion… (BBC, January 25, 2021)