 First aid training center opened by United Hatzalah in Kfar QassemUnited Hatzalah president: "We hope to establish in Kfar Qassem a regional hub for all of United Hatzalah’s activities in the triangle." Coronavirus test? Start singingDutch inventor says singing, shouting, into new machine allows for quick and reliable coronavirus testing. Edward Snowden: Information control will continue to get worseSnowden: 'This is not going to be fearful conversations from paranoia acts, this is going to be everyone.' Watch: SpaceX rocket explodes after test flightSpaceX Starship prototype SN10 explodes on the ground after carrying out what seemed like a successful test flight. Twitter to apply warnings to misleading tweets about vaccinesSocial media giant to warn about tweets containing misleading information on vaccines, could permanently ban users for repeat violations. New anti-Semitic slurs used to evade social media algorithmsSecret language used to evade detection by algorithms poses challenge to law enforcement and social media platforms, new study reveals. Report: No easing of COVID restrictions after Purim gatheringsMass gatherings over Purim have given Ministry of Health officials reason to cancel several proposed relaxations of public health guidelines Former COVID-19 patients can get vaccinated with one doseThe health ministry has found an alternative to discarding unused COVID-19 vaccines. Lawyers to sue WHO for 'misleading world over COVID-19 outbreak'Consumer protection trial lawyer Reiner Fuellmich says agencies 'knowingly misled governments across the world.' Fetus, 36 weeks gestation, dies of coronavirus in uteroHospital delivers coronavirus-positive woman after examination shows fetus to have died in utero. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: 'Israel has become world's lab right now''A lot of indicators' tell us vaccine provides 'protection against the transmission' of coronavirus, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says. A third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine? Maybe'We believe the third dose will raise antibody response ten- to twenty-fold,' Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says. Snowden: We're being forced to give up ownership of our identitiesEdward Snowden says that increase in data collection in the modern age is causing the disempowerment of the individual. Clalit study on Pfizer vaccine published in fullThe study of the health maintenance organization shows the Pfizer shot is highly effective at preventing COVID-19. Moderna to test booster for South African variantModerna announces it will begin testing new version of its COVID-19 vaccine that was specifically designed to target South African variant. 'Anyone who doesn't vaccinate gives more power to the virus, helps create worse mutation'Internal medicine expert warns of 'even worse, more contagious' mutation if virus is allowed to reproduce on unvaccinated people. Shaare Zedek study: 94% of COVID-19 patients have no symptoms 3 months after recoveryNew study by Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center shows encouraging long-term recovery data for coronavirus patients. Live: See Mars like never beforeNASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover sends back pictures from the red planet. WHO: World needs to prepare for the next virusExperts warn of a newer and more deadly virus that has been identified in Southeast Asia 15 cities vow to reopen schools in violation of government ordersFifteen major cities in Israel have decided that they will reopen educational institutions despite government guidelines. Israel is running out of Pfizer vaccinesProf. Nachman Ash says that Israel will soon need to switch to the inoculations manufactured by Moderna to fight COVID-19. New research shows Pfizer, Moderna, COVID-19 vaccines prevent transmissionModerna, Pfizer, vaccines shown to be highly effective at preventing transmission of coronavirus - not just infection.Health Ministry: Coronavirus vaccine significantly reduces morbidityNew Health Ministry report shows Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 98.9% effective at preventing coronavirus-related hospitalizations.Pfizer to study effectiveness of vaccine in pregnant womenThe study will test pregnant women aged 18 and older in nine different countries. Health Ministry study: Pfizer vaccine reduces serious cases, mortality by 90%Senior Health Ministry officials work with Pfizer on study which shows high vaccine effectiveness in reducing overall infection. Suspicions grow that Pfizer’s COVID vaccine nanoparticles trigger rare allergic reactionsScience Magazine: Some suspect polyethylene glycol may have triggered severe reactions in at least 8 who received shot in past 2 weeks. Study: South African variant may reduce antibody protection from Pfizer vaccineLaboratory study finds the South African variant of COVID-19 may reduce antibody protection from Pfizer vaccine by two-thirds. New syndrome affects children who recovered from COVID-19Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) cases on the rise among kids who had COVID in the US, including severe cases. Delayed medical treatment of high-impact injuries: A lesson from the Syrian civil warProviding humanitarian medical treatment to victims of Syrian civil war, researchers find delayed surgical intervention may improve outcome. Israelis who joined vaccine trial ineligible for vaccine certificate'We wanted to lend a hand to help the country in its war against coronavirus - and we fell through the cracks,' trial participant says. Fetus dies after contracting coronavirus in uteroYoung mother, 29, delivers stillborn after contracting coronavirus. WHO authorizes AstraZeneca vaccineWorld Health Organization grants emergency authorization to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine.Israeli doctor stresses importance of vaccinating childrenProf. Eli Somech, chairman of pediatrics at Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center, says new virus mutation affects children more than old variants Dr Simone Gold: 'Stop medical discrimination'America's Frontline Doctors Founder Dr. Simone Gold spoke to Michelle Malkin.Ariel University Prof: Fight with COVID-19 lacks transparency'Let the public see how beneficial the vaccine is and choose for themselves,' says former HMO chairman. Condition of mothers hospitalized with COVID-19 improvesTwo new mothers hospitalized with coronavirus have been reported to be improving enough to communicate, and in some cases go home. New guidelines for the IDF against COVID-19As the vaccination campaign continues, the IDF has rolled out new rules regarding health in the ranks.Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to be tested on childrenThe trial will assess the "safety and immune responses" in children and young adults aged between 6 and 17. BIU study: Previously ill patients react well to single vaccineBar-Ilan University/Ziv Medical Center study: One dose of COVID-19 vaccine provokes strong immune response in those previously infected. Teva in talks to produce COVID vaccinesTeva chief says company in talks with COVID-19 vaccine makers to co-produce some shots. Israeli company makes 3-D-printed ribeye steakIsraeli company Aleph Farms announces it has produced the world’s first “slaughter-free steak.”WHO recommends AstraZeneca vaccineWHO panel releases interim decision saying Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine should be used even with questions over South African variant. 'The government is a mess'Health Minister Edelstein has lost patience with the government's behavior in cabinet meetings. 35-year-old pregnant woman in critical condition from COVID-19This is just one in a string of high-profile COVID cases in pregnant mothers and children. Malls and hotels to open in defiance of COVID rulesA growing percentage of Israel's businesses are declaring their intention to reopen in defiance of government guidelines.Losing patience: Facebook to delete 'fake news' on vaccinesFacebook announces it will delete any post that includes 'fake news or misinformation' about all types of vaccines. Israeli startup uses AI to revolutionize fertility treatmentsDr. Yael Gold-Zamir, founder and CEO of Embryonics, speaks with i24NEWS about use artificial intelligence in fertility treatments. Has Hebrew University put an end to invasive biospies?Hebrew University researchers advance simple and inexpensive diagnostic blood test.South Africa suspends rollout of AstraZeneca vaccineMove comes after a small clinical trial suggested the vaccine only offers limited protection against the South African variant. 2 women in serious condition with COVID after giving birthHospitals say more young patients are being hospitalized with COVID, including 2 women who gave birth, a pregnant woman, and a teenage girl. Committee undecided on further easing of regulationsPfizer's COVID vaccine 'likely 90% effective for the elderly,' says Shopping malls open against government guidelinesDespite the remaining restrictions, several large retail chains are open for business.AstraZeneca vaccine offers limited protection against South African variantBritish drugmaker says its vaccine appears to offer only limited protection against the South African variant of COVID-19. A cure for COVID?Tel Aviv hospital's new treatment found to be 95% effective in curing hospitalized coronavirus patients. Johnson & Johnson asks US regulators to approve its COVID-19 vaccineUnlike the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, Johnson & Johnson's vaccine is a single-dose vaccine. Fines raised for flouting guidelinesThe Knesset has drastically increased the fines for those opening in defiance of the lockdown.Third lockdown caused less economic damage than previous onesFinancial analyst Dudi Reznik thinks that the economy is has suffered less under this lockdown than the ones before it. |
