40% of the 1,874 Corona patients hospitalized in critical condition in December (730 altogether) are Israeli Arabs along with 40% of this month's virus casualties (180 out of 470).

According to a Kann News report, additional data reveals that only 5% of the Arab sector has been vaccinated so far, compared to 15% of the general population. The Ministry of Health said its urging members of the Arab population; especially at-risk individuals, to get vaccinated and take responsibility for their lives as well as other members of Israeli society.