Officials concerned about impact of Omicron variant on schooling
"We need expanded PCR testing, more vaccination, and better ventilation in schools," says Prof. Davidovitch.
"We need expanded PCR testing, more vaccination, and better ventilation in schools," says Prof. Davidovitch.
FDA aiming to authorize Pfizer booster doses for all adults as early as Thursday, sources say.
Prof. Nachman Ash accepts recommendation of Ministry of Health expert teams to vaccinate children aged 5-11 against COVID-19.
Epidemic treatment team at the Ministry of Health presents summary of discussion on vaccination of 5-11-year-olds.
Ministry of Health team on pandemic handling will meet on Thursday to discuss vaccines for children aged 5-11 following the FDA's approval.
Former head of public health services backs vaccinating children but stresses: "We mustn't act as if there's a gun pointed at our head."
The information I’m sharing here was not picked out off the internet or off a fake news site. I witnessed it. I was there. Op-ed.
Government regulations allow for "competent" children between ages of 12 & 15 to overrule parental objection to be vaccinated.
After a fast & early start, other countries who went slow & steady are doing better, New York Times reports.
CDC also approves mixing and matching of any of the three vaccines approved for use in the US.
Tourists to be allowed except from 'red' countries and nations which are seeing an outbreak of new AY4.2 variant.
Italian research shows average age of COVID victims is 85 if vaxxed (with 5 comorbidities), or 78 if not vaxxed (with 4 comorbidities).
Regulator also approves “mix and match” method, allows people to choose different shot than their original inoculation as a booster.
Comprehensive study of Clalit and Harvard University examined effectiveness of Pfizer vaccine against Delta strain among 12-18-year-olds.
US government likely will soon recommend booster shots to people as young as 40 who received either Moderna or Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Non-essential travel will be permitted to Canada & Mexico, in line with recent changes to air travel regulations. Europe may follow suit.
Some policy has been excellent, especially the Pfizer vaccine story, including ordering the 3rd dose. But other things were botched. Op-ed.
Scientists at FDA say Moderna has not met all of the agency's criteria to support use of booster doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Independent advisers to CDC will meet later this month to make recommendations on booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's vaccines.
Study by Beilinson Hospital and Clalit Research Institute finds myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccine is rare even among young men.
Prof. Nachman Ash notes continued drop in cases, credits booster shot campaign.
A group protesting NYC's vaccine mandate attacked a COVID-19 testing station in Union Square.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize booster shots of its COVID-19 vaccine for people over the age of 18.
Under new system, Green Passes to be valid for 6 months after last COVID vaccination dose.
The state will be the first in America to require that all students be vaccinated before attending class.
FDA panel to discuss booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and clearing Pfizer's vaccine for use in children.
US chief medical adviser says he believes the US will eventually adopt Israel’s move to offer booster shots.
President Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot: This is a pandemic of the unvaccinated.
Pfizer CEO says his company will begin moving forward with efforts to get children eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in a matter of days.
In rare move, CDC Director rules that people at risk of COVID-19 infection because of their jobs should also be eligible for a booster.
CDC advisory panel recommends booster shot for Americans aged 65 and older and some adults with underlying medical conditions.
Moderna Chief Executive says enough vaccine doses should be available by the middle of next year so that everyone can be vaccinated.
FDA authorizes booster doses for Americans aged 65 and older and younger adults with underlying health conditions.
Biden plans to get his COVID-19 booster shot on camera once it's fully approved for Americans over the age of 65.
Former Associate Director General of Health Ministry on FDA decision regarding booster shots: They have their own considerations.
FDA committee rejects COVID-19 booster shots for Americans aged 16 and over, but approves boosters for 65+ and high risk individuals.
24 states threaten to sue over Biden's rule to require employers with more than 100 employees to mandate vaccinations and frequent testing.
Moderna says it is developing a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against COVID-19 and the flu.
Biden requires most federal employees to get vaccines, pushes large employers to have their workers vaccinated or tested.
World Health Organization again calls on countries to avoid giving out COVID-19 booster shots until the end of the year.
"The good news is that if you get the booster, you'll be protected against virtually any variant," says Dr. Fauci.
Report: Top US health officials told White House they may not have enough data to recommend COVID-19 booster shots for the general public.
As part of changes in the green pass to take effect in October, anyone who hasn't had a third dose will be considered unvaccinated.
CDC: A third dose of either Pfizer or Moderna has been administered to over 1 million people since August 13.
The move comes one week after the FDA granted full approval to the vaccine.
UAE will resume issuing visas to all tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday.
Number of seriously ill has risen to 751, number of ventilators up to 157.
Rabbi Dov Lior says that he condemns forcing people to get vaccinated, but not the vaccination itself.
Around 1.63 million vials of Moderna's vaccine, produced in Spain, found to be contaminated. No adverse effects reported so far.
According to Corona Cabinet, 'red' communities will be required to hold distance learning for grades 8-12 unless 70% of students are vaxxed.
Officials in China reported no new cases of the virus with the vaccination campaign taking effect across the mainland.
Pentagon announces it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
What would happen if they all turned up to be vaxxed tomorrow? As events on Sunday showed, the systems would collapse.
Actor climbed off stage to personally request woman to "let us continue." Woman was removed after persisting in refusal.
Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, chief ethicist of Tzohar, says peer pressure for vaccination is acceptable, as long as it doesn't become coercion.
Health Ministry expected to approve booster shots for all Israelis over the age of 12 within one to two weeks.
Fox News updates its COVID-19 protocol, requires employees to input their vaccination status.
'Have you ever seen someone drowning? That's exactly what it looks like,' a doctor fighting for lives of coronavirus patients says.
Intel employs 14,000 people in Israel. Incentive will also be paid to those already vaccinated.
WHO condemns wealthy countries for providing booster shots while millions around the world have yet to receive one dose.