New anti-COVID drug to arrive in Israel within days
FDA granted emergency-use authorization to Molnupiravir just last week. Drug acts by introducing errors into Covid-19's genetic code.
FDA granted emergency-use authorization to Molnupiravir just last week. Drug acts by introducing errors into Covid-19's genetic code.
Health Ministry approves fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those elderly who are in institutions, as well as institution employees.
Health Ministry holds press conference on spread of Omicron variant. 4th vaccine dose approved for immunosuppressed people
Health Ministry halves time between 2nd and 3rd doses of COVID vaccine.
Ministry of Health discussing changing the quarantine plan for vaccinated people who have been exposed to Omicron carriers.
Health Ministry and Pfizer have signed an agreement for Israel to purchase the drug, Paxlovid.
Ireland, Norway, Spain, Finland, France, Sweden and UAE to be added to list of "red countries" as of Sunday night.
Shabak to end GPS tracking of suspected Omicron carriers at midnight on Thursday. Health Minister explains use was meant to be temporary.
Those who recovered from or were immunized against COVID-19 while abroad will no longer be able to receive Green Pass automatically.
Coronavirus czar promises: Decision on vaccinating children who recovered from coronavirus will be announced next week.
Prof. Nachman Ash accepts recommendation of Ministry of Health expert teams to vaccinate children aged 5-11 against COVID-19.
Ahead of decision on vaccine approval, head of Israel's Pediatric Association tells why he supports coronavirus vaccines for children 5-11.
More COVID restrictions to be lifted, including reduced need for Green Passes at certain indoor gatherings.
Ministry of Health fears threats against committee members and has therefore decided not to allow the public to watch the vote.
Health Ministry professionals have reportedly asked Pfizer for information about its coronavirus pill.
Police increase security around Prof. Nachman Ash amid threats against top health officials.
Live broadcast will include experts' answers to questions submitted by the public. A final decision will be made next week.
Israel's Health Min. informs PM Bennett: A.30 coronavirus variant is not resistant to vaccines.
Ministry of Health team on pandemic handling will meet on Thursday to discuss vaccines for children aged 5-11 following the FDA's approval.
Public can send questions to top Health Ministry experts, and tune in to hear the answers.
'Since when is a serological test a sign that a person was vaccinated?' top specialist queries.
Dr. Meir Preis, husband of Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, turns to police after she receives 'concrete threats' to her life.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett holds consultation on the new AY4.2 variant, a few cases of which have been found in Israel.
Israel's Health Ministry informs HMOs: Distribution of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine begins this week.
Children who have recovered from COVID-19 in the past six months will not be required to undergo antigen test before returning to school.
Multiple studies show Regeneron significantly lowers COVID mortality. Health Ministry now making drug available to high-risk patients.
172,530 COVID tests performed in last day. 710 patients in serious condition, death toll rises to 7,567.
New agreement will allow vaccinated Israelis to access European Green Pass, allowing access to restaurants, cultural centers, and more.
Phenomenon of parents trying to get their children infected with COVID to secure them Green Passports raises concerns among health experts.
Health Ministry recommends only people who have received 3 vaccine doses lead Rosh Hashannah prayers or blow the shofar.
Health Ministry refuses to authorize budget for robot's operation due to fears it will "increase the deficit."
Classification of countries as it relates to COVID-19 will be updated as of August 31.
Businesses in sectors required to adhere to new coronavirus restrictions must keep restrictions regardless of location, Health Min. says.
Former Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health: A lockdown should only be imposed if we get to an extreme scenario.
PM Bennett warns harsher restrictions may be on the way, as Health Ministry pushes return to full Green Pass protocol, limits on gatherings.
Director General of the Ministry of Health said morbidity continues to rise and additional restrictions are under consideration.
Health Ministry to receive huge increase in spending in 2021-2022 budget, after government failed to pass spending plan for three years.
'British variant causes illness 30-40% worse than the original virus,' says Health Ministry's Prof. Yaron Niv.
Health Ministry preparing to vaccinate elderly population with booster shot of coronavirus vaccine, report says.
Director general of Ministry of Health to hospital directors: Additional measures to prevent COVID-19 spread will be taken.
Glitch causing notices telling people they no longer had to quarantine leads to carriers spreading COVID.
Policies regarding travel & quarantine likely to change, warns Health Ministry director-general.
Health Ministry admits: Supervisors visited just 42% of those who were supposed to quarantine following arrival in Israel.
Health Ministry director-general admits vaccines declining in efficacy: "We have yet to understand why."
Health Min. Horowitz condemns criticism of Dr. Alroy-Preis as 'out of place,' says he backs Ministry professionals 'completely and totally.'
Director General of the Ministry of Health, Prof. Nachman Ash, says a lockdown could be imposed during the high holidays.
Initial Health Ministry data shows percentage of serious cases reduced by nearly half.
Prof. Nachman Ash signs amendment that will make it possible to shorten the isolation to seven days subject to two negative tests.
The 'Choosing Family' movement asked the Ministry of Health on what grounds it feels authorized to approve sex change in Israel.
"Government is taking steps to allow us to live our daily lives with coronavirus in the background."
According to Health Ministry, there are 46 seriously ill patients in Israel's hospitals, but figures from hospitals themselves show just 27.
Former director-general of Health Ministry: 'We need lockdown before it's too late.'
'If we wouldn't have had the vaccine, this would have been a catastrophe,' says former Health Ministry director, Moshe Bar Siman Tov.
Government admits no chance of amending Surrogacy Law, requests Supreme Court rule on the issue in its place.
Health Ministry tracking finds effectiveness of vaccine against infection drops to 64%, but effectiveness against hospitalization is 93%.
Studies show people with underlying health issues don't have sufficient immune response to provide protection.
Following spread of Indian variant of COVID, Israeli Health Ministry pushing for reinstating vaccine passport system.
Nachman Ash, chief of Israel's COVID efforts, appointed to head Health Ministry after current chief, Hezi Levy, announces his resignation.
Moments before new Coronavirus Cabinet holds its first meeting, Hezi Levy announces resignation as director-general of Health Ministry.
Ministry weighing return of mask mandate in schools, as broader plans for renewed mask requirement under consideration.