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Health Minister revokes directive to treat Gazans

Minister Busso noted that no change has been made in his clear policy to not allow terrorists or civilians from Gaza and Lebanon to be received at hospitals in Israel.

Health Minister revokes directive to treat Gazans

Hospitals instructed to receive wounded Gazans

Hospital directors were instructed to receive civilians who were wounded during the war and how to return them to Gaza following their treatment.

Hospitals instructed to receive wounded Gazans

Quaker cereal recalled for salmonella scare

The Israeli food company Strauss has recalled imported breakfast cereal due to concerns of salmonella in the manufacturing plant.

Quaker cereal recalled for salmonella scare

Nefesh B’Nefesh initiative:

Physicians from around the world come to volunteer in Israel

A new initiative assembled a database of potential volunteers and is assisting them in receiving a temporary Israeli medical license.

Physicians from around the world come to volunteer in Israel

Vaccines available after Sukkot

Increase in cases of COVID-19 in Israel

Ministry of Health recommends the entire population receive booster vaccines against COVID-19.

Increase in cases of COVID-19 in Israel

Huggies issues urgent recall for contaminated baby wipes

A microbial anomaly found in some Huggies baby wipes has led to several batches of the product being recalled by the manufacturer.

Huggies issues urgent recall for contaminated baby wipes

Sunfrost

Surprise inspection at Sunfrost after animal parts found in food

After trying to hide the problem & refusing to recall the product, the Health Ministry got involved and forced them to take responsibility.

Surprise inspection at Sunfrost after animal parts found in food

Uptick in COVID-19 cases

Health Ministry recommends masks in closed spaces

Ministry of Health recommends that masks be worn in enclosed spaces in order to protect at-risk populations and the elderly.

Health Ministry recommends masks in closed spaces

Polio scare in Jerusalem:

New vaccination center opens its doors as experts urge caution

After polio scares in the capital earlier this month, the Ministry of Health announced the opening of an emergency vaccination facility.

New vaccination center opens its doors as experts urge caution

Israeli officials fear sixth COVID-19 wave

Ministry of Health officials concerned about the rising rate of infection.

Israeli officials fear sixth COVID-19 wave

Health Ministry worried about post-Coronavirus conditions

Children who recovered from COVID-19 are starting to come down with a secondary condition that has Israeli health authorities worried.

Health Ministry worried about post-Coronavirus conditions

Hannukah panic-ah

Drs. Bennett and Horror-witz are shooting from the hip, based on Ministry of Health fears. Opinion.

Hannukah panic-ah

Comedian, top health official cursed during live Facebook chat

Comedian Nadav Abuksis and Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis cursed and insulted by viewers during chat on vaccines.

Comedian, top health official cursed during live Facebook chat

Proposal: Additional COVID test for returnees from abroad

The plan will require each returnee to undergo another test at his own expense up to four days after landing.

Proposal: Additional COVID test for returnees from abroad

Children's vaccines could arrive in Israel by November 15

Ministry of Health team on pandemic handling will meet on Thursday to discuss vaccines for children aged 5-11 following the FDA's approval.

Children's vaccines could arrive in Israel by November 15

Most hospitalized COVID-19 carriers weren't vaccinated

Number of patients in serious condition with COVID-19 is declining in Israel, according to latest Ministry of Health data.

Most hospitalized COVID-19 carriers weren't vaccinated

Corona fiasco in Israel

Some policy has been excellent, especially the Pfizer vaccine story, including ordering the 3rd dose. But other things were botched. Op-ed.

Corona fiasco in Israel

Eight unvaccinated people in critical condition with COVID-19

Senior Ministry of Health officials concerned about the increase in the number of young people in critical condition with COVID-19.

Eight unvaccinated people in critical condition with COVID-19

'The number of verified cases will go up'

Former Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health: Eventually, everyone will be sick or vaccinated or both.

'The number of verified cases will go up'

Officials: Booster shots to be available for all ages next week

Ministry of Health expected to make booster shots available to all ages as early as next week.

Officials: Booster shots to be available for all ages next week

Health Ministry updates countries' COVID-19 classification

Classification of countries as it relates to COVID-19 will be updated as of August 31.

Health Ministry updates countries' COVID-19 classification

Health Ministry updates COVID-19 ranking of countries

Ministry of Health publishes list of countries from which returnees must enter a full, seven-day quarantine as of August 16.

Health Ministry updates COVID-19 ranking of countries

Experts recommend third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Ministry of Health experts recommend third dose for the elderly. The move could be implemented as early as next week.

Experts recommend third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Health Ministry chief: I'm against attacking refusers

Professor Nachman Ash: The vaccine is important, but I don't believe in attacking those who refuse to get it.

Health Ministry chief: I'm against attacking refusers

COVID-19 in Israel: 671 new cases, 1.4% positivity rate

Ministry of Health says 104 COVID-19 carriers are hospitalized, but there is a decrease in the number of patients in serious condition.

COVID-19 in Israel: 671 new cases, 1.4% positivity rate

Ministry of Health releases new travel guidelines

The guidelines include new procedures for arriving passengers and restrictions on travel to certain destinations.

Ministry of Health releases new travel guidelines

Israel records 210 new cases of COVID-19

This is the fifth day in a row in which Israel has recorded over 200 new cases, according to the Ministry of Health.

Israel records 210 new cases of COVID-19

Coronavirus Czar tapped to lead Israel's Health Ministry

Nachman Ash, chief of Israel's COVID efforts, appointed to head Health Ministry after current chief, Hezi Levy, announces his resignation.

Coronavirus Czar tapped to lead Israel's Health Ministry

Education Minister: COVID case numbers are being inflated

Yifat Shasha-Biton: Elements in health system perpetuating the hysteria in order to accelerate children's immunization project.

Education Minister: COVID case numbers are being inflated

Fines to be imposed on travelers to high-risk countries

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz announces increased enforcement at Ben Gurion Airport against people traveling to countries defined as red.

Fines to be imposed on travelers to high-risk countries

Dubai placed on list of COVID-19 red countries

Ministry of Health announces that the UAE will be added to the list of countries with a large number of COVID-19 cases.

Dubai placed on list of COVID-19 red countries

Obligation to wear masks indoors abolished as of Tuesday

Director General of Health Ministry signs order that officially abolishes obligation to wear masks indoors.

Obligation to wear masks indoors abolished as of Tuesday

Probe of Meron incident finds: Ambulances blocked from entering

Ministry of Health's investigation into Meron disaster finds failures and problems in how injured were cared for.

Probe of Meron incident finds: Ambulances blocked from entering

Government approves: Schools will fully reopen on Sunday

If student tests positive for the virus, all the students in his class and the teachers will be tested before returning to school.

Government approves: Schools will fully reopen on Sunday

Government approves: Jordanian foreign workers will enter Eilat

Government approves Ministry of Health's proposal to allow the entry of Jordanian foreign workers for the hotel industry in Eilat.

Government approves: Jordanian foreign workers will enter Eilat

Schools to reopen in cities defined as 'orange'

Coronavirus Cabinet changes traffic light program so that educational institutions will also be opened in localities defined as orange.

Schools to reopen in cities defined as 'orange'

Health Ministry Chief:

'We still haven't ruled out imposing a 4th lockdown'

Top health official warns against rapid reopening of economy, says government may need to impose yet another lockdown.

'We still haven't ruled out imposing a 4th lockdown'

Health Ministry okays vaccinations of recoverees as of Tuesday

Ministry gives HMOs go ahead to vaccinate Israelis who recovered from COVID-19 more than three months ago. They will receive one dose.

Health Ministry okays vaccinations of recoverees as of Tuesday

Why isn't BAM being used to fight Covid in Israel?

Eli Lilly has FDA approval for emergency use of BAM and received Ministry of Health approval as of January 12, 2021. So where is it? Opinion

Why isn't BAM being used to fight Covid in Israel?

Netanyahu aides apologize to UAE over COVID accusations

Confidants of Netanyahu apologized to their Emirati counterparts for comments made by Ministry of Health official on Dubai's role in crisis.

Netanyahu aides apologize to UAE over COVID accusations

'More died during peace with Dubai than during war with them'

Health Ministry's Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis concerned over flights to UAE which have contributed to rise in virus cases in Israel.

'More died during peace with Dubai than during war with them'

63 people who received second vaccine dose contracted COVID-19

Ministry of Health reports that a very small percentage of vaccine recipients contracted coronavirus after being vaccinated.

63 people who received second vaccine dose contracted COVID-19

Teens aged 16-18 to be vaccinated for coronavirus

Health Ministry Director General adopts recommendation of Vaccination Prioritization Committee regarding vaccines for teens.

Teens aged 16-18 to be vaccinated for coronavirus

Proposal: Vaccinate teens ahead of midterm exams

Allowing teens to get vaccinated against COVID could help them take the mid-year matriculation exams.

Proposal: Vaccinate teens ahead of midterm exams

Ministry of Health to recommend extension of lockdown

Government expected to convene this coming Wednesday and discuss the possibility of extending the lockdown.

Ministry of Health to recommend extension of lockdown

Call center operator put ex-wife in quarantine 4 times

A worker at a Health Ministry call center listed his ex-wife as needing quarantine on four separate occasions.

Call center operator put ex-wife in quarantine 4 times

Health Ministry: COVID-19 mutation gaining steam

Seven new cases of the new mutation were discovered in Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, and Givat Ze'ev, 300 specimens sent for sequencing

Health Ministry: COVID-19 mutation gaining steam

Israeli technology to allow nationwide vaccine distribution

Min of Health described how vaccine is repackaged and stored in temps of -2 degrees Celsius for access at any point in Israel.

Israeli technology to allow nationwide vaccine distribution

New initiative: Testing or isolation

New Ministry of Health initiative will see residents of red cities being ordered into isolation if they do not undergo a COVID-19 test.

New initiative: Testing or isolation

Ministry of Health: We will oppose all the relief measures

Senior Ministry of Health officials decide that the coronavirus situation necessitates postponing planned relief for at least another week.

Ministry of Health: We will oppose all the relief measures

Ministry of Health: China a green country, Denmark a red country

Ministry of Health updates list of countries from which Israelis will not be able to return without being required to go into isolation.

Ministry of Health: China a green country, Denmark a red country

Death toll from coronavirus in Israel rises to 1,441

Ministry of Health says that the number of cases in serious condition has risen to 728 and that the death toll has reached 1,441.

Death toll from coronavirus in Israel rises to 1,441

414 coronavirus carriers in serious condition

12 patients have died from the virus since midnight, bringing the total to 957.

414 coronavirus carriers in serious condition

Minister Erdan: Surveillance is 'extreme but vital'

Interviewed on 103 FM, Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan quells anxiety re: surveillance program: "The data will be destroyed."

Minister Erdan: Surveillance is 'extreme but vital'

New mother exposes maternity ward and nursery to measles

Unvaccinated mother contracts measles, exposes hospital nursery.

New mother exposes maternity ward and nursery to measles

Measles outbreak: We are in a state of emergency

Member of Knesset, Yoel Hasson, responds to the pushing off of the Immunization Law: "we must do everything to prevent an epidemic"

Measles outbreak: We are in a state of emergency

Newborn brought to the hospital - but was already gone

Staff at Hadassah Hospital warn against home-style births without medical supervision, consider whether tragedy could have been averted.

Newborn brought to the hospital - but was already gone

Bad Booze: Health Ministry issues warning

Israeli officials discover alcoholic beverages containing dangerous ingredients that can cause seizures, nausea and vomiting.

Bad Booze: Health Ministry issues warning

'New mothers want rest, not Arab feasts'

Report finds that maternity wards separate between Jewish, Arab patients. MK Tibi: 'We must not give in to such racist attitudes.'

'New mothers want rest, not Arab feasts'

Coming soon: Physician Assistants

Israel's medical system to branch out beyond doctors and nurses in response to emergency room overcrowding.

Coming soon: Physician Assistants