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How Israel Persuaded Reluctant Ultra-Orthodox Jews To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

As anti-vaccine sentiment spread among ultra-Orthodox Jews, officials waged an aggressive campaign against rumors and hesitancy. Today, 80% of ultra-Orthodox adults over age 30 are vaccinated.

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Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.