Teens can wait

Though Israel has been vaccinating its older teenagers, India might have to hold off on doing the same

- MINI P. THOMAS

ISRAEL IS ONE OF the few countries where you can walk around without a mask. With the economy opening up and children returning to schools, the country is inching towards some semblance of normality. “It is good to see cultural and sports activities taking place again,” said Jonathan Zadka, consul general of Israel to south India.

Israel’s preparedness and quick response paid off. “These included making tough choices early on,” said Zadka. “[Like] closing borders and schools, shuttering businesses and limiting all non-essential activities, while sustaining a burst of innovation, from startups and drive-through testing centres to telemedicine and vaccine research.”