
Episode 1413 • • 15:25 - 18:53
1413: Flurona
Israel Pfizer Deal, Palestinian Natural Experiment, Florona
Israel, colloquially referred to as "Fizzreal" due to its exclusive deal with Pfizer, is currently administering fourth vaccine doses. Data suggests that neighboring Palestinian territories with lower vaccine uptake have lower COVID-19 mortality rates than the highly vaccinated Israeli population. Additionally, the first case of "Florona"—a simultaneous infection of the flu and coronavirus—was reported in Israel.
