Originally Posted by
DaveS
I would guess economics is a large factor in Israel's decision. There is only so much governments can do to hide from the debt. I think pressure will mount here at Easter. If hospitalisations and deaths continue on their downward trend and the weather really turns plus the vaccination program continues ahead of schedule, there will be pressure to move to the end faster.
In a way I agree, but it won't be speeding up the first step. I think of all the steps in the road map...... schools reopening was the biggest risk, so if that proves to go well (assessed 4-5 weeks after) then it sets the trajectory for possibly some flex in the road map past that point.