Ebola

'We will always remember your support'

President Rivlin meets with Sierra Leone President Koroma in Jerusalem. Koroma thanks Israel for support during Ebola outbreak.

Ebola vaccine 'provides 100% protection'

New Ebola vaccine 'provides 100% protection' against extremely lethal Ebola strain.

World Health Organization declares Sierra Leone free of Ebola

Following 42 days without any cases of Ebola, World Health Organization declares Sierra Leone out of danger.

Return of the Ebola Outbreak

After being declared Ebola-free in early May, Liberian teen dies of the lethal virus and infects two others, reviving fears of epidemic.

First Recorded Case of Ebola in the UK

Deadly Ebola virus confirmed to have arrived in Glasgow; patient in isolation.

Patient Isolated over Ebola Fears in Boston

Person suffering Ebola symptoms who recently was in an infected area put in isolation and given tests; possibly first Massachusetts case.

NY Doctor Declared Free of Ebola

Dr. Craig Spencer, who was diagnosed with Ebola in New York, will be released from the hospital Tuesday.

NYC Ebola 'Active Monitoring': From 117 Cases to 357 in 1 Week

Number of individuals in NYC who are being 'actively monitored' for the Ebola infection increased by 300%.

US Study: Travel Ban Reduces Ebola by 66%

An 80% Air Traffic Reduction would bring risk of Ebola importation into the US down from 75% to less than 25%.

Israeli Fight Against Ebola Hits High Seas

Disease containment procedures instituted at Israel's ports, to stop the epidemic from reaching the Jewish state before it starts.

UN Commends Israel for Fighting Ebola Outbreak

In rare nod, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon lauds Jewish state's efforts to send experts to Africa, says he can 'count on' Israel.

Two U.S. Nurses Declared Free of Ebola

Two nurses infected with Ebola while caring for a patient in Dallas declared free of the virus.

First Case of Ebola in New York City Confirmed

Harlem doctor who recently returned from work in Guinea diagnosed positive, Mayor de Blasio stresses no need to panic.

Suspected Ebola Case Being Investigated in New York

A physician who recently returned from West Africa is being tested for Ebola at a New York City hospital.

Study Predicts 220K W. African Ebola Cases by Years' End

Over 100,000 new cases per month predicted for November and December. Improved interventions 'are not sufficient to halt epidemic.'

False Alarm: Ebola Scare at Galilee Hospital

Israeli citizen complaining of illness rushed into isolation after revealing he visited Africa; he was later released.

Watch: Israel Holds Ebola Outbreak Drill at Ben Gurion Airport

Ben Gurion simulates arrival of passenger with lethal virus as fears of global outbreak spreading continue to rise.

Another CDC error?

Ebola Cover-up? African Dies Vomiting on Plane to New York

NY congressman furious after officials dismiss Ebola after 'cursory' exam of passenger who died on flight from Nigeria.

Israel Holds Drill to Prepare Against Ebola Epidemic

Netanyahu and other officials hold evaluation to prep against lethal virus; Ben Gurion airport drill to be held on Friday.

Second US Hospital Worker Diagnosed with Ebola

Another worker who treated Liberian man who brought virus to US comes down with the lethal disease.

WHO Warns Ebola May Infect 10,000 a Week by December

Ebola now at 70% - not 50% - mortality rate as epidemic deepens, with 9,000 total infections expected by weekend and 4,447 dead.

UN Employee Dies of Ebola in Germany

Aid relief doctor second man to be flown to Germany for treatment; 8,400 cases of Ebola worldwide thus far.

Reckless leadership?

Obama Ebola Laxness Ignores US-Funded Studies

President's claim that chances of a US breakout are slim runs counter to air-travel based research, which showed them to be very high.

Dallas Hospital Worker Contracts Ebola Due to 'Protocol Breach'

Doctors say a “breach in protocol” resulted in a Dallas hospital worker getting Ebola while treating the country’s first patient.

Ebola Quarantine Rooms Set Up in Airports

Airports Authority gears up to keep Ebola from entering Israel, following a discussion in the Prime Minister's Office.

Netanyahu Holds A Special Hearing to Discuss Ebola

In a meeting discussing Ebola prevention, a decision was made to question travelers arriving from Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.

Israel, PA Hold Joint Meeting on Ebola Outbreak

Israel and Palestinian Authority officials discuss possible ways to cooperate against a possible Ebola outbreak in the region.

Expert Attacks UN Stance Against Ebola Travel Ban

'We are forcing airlines to become first responders to an infectious disease outbreak,' top epidemiologist tells Arutz Sheva.

Could ISIS Target the West with Ebola?

Military expert says infecting carriers with the virus is remarkably easy - and could be easy to weaponize.

Briton Reportedly Dies of Ebola in Macedonia

Two Britons come down with Ebola symptoms after traveling from UK, as authorities scramble to isolate and diagnose.

Spanish Nurse First to Contract Ebola in Europe

Two priests in closed ward infected nurse with the deadly disease, as worldwide hysteria over epidemic escalates.

Israel Joins Global Aid Effort to Combat Ebola Epidemic

Israel's Foreign Aid Office will send emergency equipment and medical experts to West Africa to combat the spread of Ebola.

Dallas Hospital Changes Story on Mishandled Ebola Case

Did the US's first Ebola patient lie about his travel history - or is a computer malfunction to blame?

100 Feared to Have Had Contact with First Ebola Case in US

Four quarantined in Dallas as sick passenger slammed for hiding exposure; NBC employee in Liberia gets Ebola first day on job.

First Ebola Case Diagnosed in America

Man traveling from Liberia to Dallas falls sick with lethal virus, becomes first case outside of Africa in current outbreak.

Doomsday Scenario: 1.4 Million Ebola Victims By January

US Centers for Disease Control reports case numbers higher than thought and growing fast, meaning crisis unless serious action taken.

Israel Sends Experts to Fight Ebola in Africa

Death toll rises to 2,600 as Sierra Leone declares national lockdown and Guinea village kills officials coming to educate about virus.

UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting on Ebola Crisis

Over 2,400 killed by lethal virus, as UN seeks international response; US ambassador says response so far insufficient.

Ebola Scare Ruled Out in Tel Aviv Suburb

Dozens of patients asked to remain in Kfar Saba clinic after concerns raised that one patient may have contracted lethal virus in Nigeria.

Fears of Ebola in Jerusalem Ruled Out

Nigerian tourist hospitalized in Jerusalem has been released from isolation after tests for lethal virus return negative.

Nigerian Tourist Under Isolation in Jerusalem; Ebola Feared

Doctors say the chances of the tourist actually having the virus is low; test results to air Saturday night.

Ebola Outbreak Reaches African Capital

Guinea confirms lethal virus has infiltrated capital of two million, suspected cases in neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone.