Increase in cases of COVID-19 in Israel, vaccines to be available after Sukkot
Ministry of Health recommends the entire population receive booster vaccines against COVID-19.
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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.
Surprise health inspection at the Sunfrost plant following reports of animal parts in food
After trying to hide the problem & refusing to recall the product, the Health Ministry got involved and forced them to take responsibility.
Following 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.
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.
Israeli officials fear sixth COVID-19 wave
Ministry of Health officials concerned about the rising rate of infection.
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.
Hannukah panic-ah
Drs. Bennett and Horror-witz are shooting from the hip, based on Ministry of Health fears. Opinion.
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.
Health Ministry planning 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.
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.
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.
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.
Eight unvaccinated people hospitalized 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.
'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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Health Ministry chief on Bennett's speech: I am against attacks on vaccine refusers
Professor Nachman Ash: The vaccine is important, but I don't believe in attacking those who refuse to get it.
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.
Ministry of Health releases new travel guidelines
The guidelines include new procedures for arriving passengers and restrictions on travel to certain destinations.
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.
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.
Education Minister claims health establishment is inflating COVID case numbers
Yifat Shasha-Biton: Elements in health system perpetuating the hysteria in order to accelerate children's immunization project.
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.
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.
Obligation to wear masks indoors abolished as of Tuesday
Director General of Health Ministry signs order that officially abolishes obligation to wear masks indoors.
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.
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: 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.
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.
'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.
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.
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
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.
'More died in two weeks of peace with Dubai than in 70 years of 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.
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.
Teens aged 16-18 to be vaccinated for coronavirus
Health Ministry Director General adopts recommendation of Vaccination Prioritization Committee regarding vaccines for teens.
Vaccination campaign could soon include teens 16-18
Allowing teens to get vaccinated against COVID could help them take the mid-year matriculation exams.
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