Pfizer Opens Study Of Omicron-Specific COVID-19 Vaccine

The transcript discusses Pfizer's clinical trials for an Omicron-specific vaccine, involving 1400 volunteers. It highlights the ongoing challenges with breakthrough cases and the uncertainty of future variants. In Israel, a fourth vaccine dose is recommended, though its efficacy against Omicron is questioned. The Biden administration faces legal challenges over the federal employee vaccine mandate, with a federal judge blocking its enforcement. The situation is evolving as the US Justice Department plans to appeal.

What recommendation has the COVID advisory group in Israel made regarding vaccine doses?

What is the current status of the federal employee vaccine mandate according to the Biden administration?