rising at an alarming rate but some nations are confident they are over the worst our correspondent tanya cramer reports from israel where a rapid vaccination program has brought with it some welcome freedoms. they're taking it easy at this outdoor cafe in the center have to levy for this is a sense that life is gradually returning to normal the government has rolled back many restrictions onus stuff play her is cautiously optimistic a national government that we have the feeling that it's over it's nice it's a relief i feel the virus is no longer spread as everyone here has been vaccinated palace manager for colors enough already look even my mask had enough. case numbers in israel have fallen sharply thanks to one of the world's fastest vaccination drives some restrictions remain such as sparing masks and a green pass vaccination certificate is required and some venues after 3 hard lockdowns people are not taking things for granted samak remarked the it's great that things are getting back to normal of course i'm still wearing a mask be a cautious stay still fear you can't shake it off that qu