vaccination

Ottawa police open 'hate crime' hotline despite zero violence

Police chief calls protest "dangerous in every aspect" but can only point to "massive traffic chaos & gridlock" as damages caused.

New study: 133x risk of myocarditis after COVID vaccination

Comparisons with myocarditis rates following infection now irrelevant as vaccination no longer prevents infection.

Radio host calls for unvaxxed to be denied hospital care

Howard Stern says: "In my America, you'd go home and die," claims "nothing happened" to anyone as a result of vaccination.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic deported from Australia

Tennis star denied entry into Australia after initially being granted medical exemption for vaccination requirements.

ANALYSIS:

How did Israel fare in 2021?

2021 was an eventful period in the existence of the young State of Israel, with many developments, some positive and others negative..

Let our people come home

We can find ways, necessary COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, vaccination and quarantine, to open our doors to Jews living abroad.Op-ed.

A red country dilemma

One problem about wanting or needing to be in Israel is the random nature of the regulations set for entry into the country. Op-ed.

It's OK to force the 'Jab'

Israel is at a crossroads: on the verge of a 5th surge of Covid-19 - or Omicron might be the pandemic's end. Vaccination is a must. Op-ed.

A season of never-ending discontent

Are we ever going to be free of this Wuhan whirlwind? Op-ed.

Intel to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave

Employees who are not vaccinated by January 4 to be placed on unpaid leave for 3 months starting in April.

Nurse shortage: Only 400 nurses for school vaccination campaign

Despite Bennett's intent to combat the Omicron strain through student vaccination, there are not enough nurses in schools.

Magen David Adom: In-school vaccination against COVID-19

Magen David Adom team members are providing COVID-19 vaccinations at the schools, to children aged 5-11 years old.

Bennett warns of lockdown if vaccination rates don't rise

Internal Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev suggests imposing green pass on people leaving their homes as Omicron strain spreads.

The COVID dilemmas: Antivaxxers in the UK

Boosters should deal with the Omicron threat — but what about antivaxers? Op-ed.

The COVID dilemmas: Tzuris and Kashas in the USA

Don't ask these four kashas because you may not want to hear the answers.. A spoof on the COVID situation. Op-ed.

Officials concerned about impact of Omicron variant on schooling

"We need expanded PCR testing, more vaccination, and better ventilation in schools," says Prof. Davidovitch.

FDA could authorize boosters for all adults as early as Thursday

FDA aiming to authorize Pfizer booster doses for all adults as early as Thursday, sources say.

Health Ministry chief approves children's vaccines

Prof. Nachman Ash accepts recommendation of Ministry of Health expert teams to vaccinate children aged 5-11 against COVID-19.

Health Ministry recommends vaccinating 5-11-year-olds

Epidemic treatment team at the Ministry of Health presents summary of discussion on vaccination of 5-11-year-olds.

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.

'No need to rush to vaccinate children'

Former head of public health services backs vaccinating children but stresses: "We mustn't act as if there's a gun pointed at our head."

Don't take the chance of giving Covid to your grandparents

The information I’m sharing here was not picked out off the internet or off a fake news site. I witnessed it. I was there. Op-ed.

UK: 12-year-olds can get COVID shots even if parents object

Government regulations allow for "competent" children between ages of 12 & 15 to overrule parental objection to be vaccinated.

Israel, US now lag behind rest of world in vaccine coverage

After a fast & early start, other countries who went slow & steady are doing better, New York Times reports.

CDC approves Moderna, Johnson & Johnson booster shots

CDC also approves mixing and matching of any of the three vaccines approved for use in the US.

Vaccinated tourists to be allowed into Israel starting Nov. 1

Tourists to be allowed except from 'red' countries and nations which are seeing an outbreak of new AY4.2 variant.

New study:

COVID mostly kills very old & already sick, vaxxed or not

Italian research shows average age of COVID victims is 85 if vaxxed (with 5 comorbidities), or 78 if not vaxxed (with 4 comorbidities).

FDA authorizes Moderna, J&J booster shots

Regulator also approves “mix and match” method, allows people to choose different shot than their original inoculation as a booster.

Large Israeli study:

Vaccine 93% effective in preventing disease with symptoms

Comprehensive study of Clalit and Harvard University examined effectiveness of Pfizer vaccine against Delta strain among 12-18-year-olds.

US likely to recommend booster shots to people as young as 40

US government likely will soon recommend booster shots to people as young as 40 who received either Moderna or Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

US land borders to reopen - but only to the fully vaccinated

Non-essential travel will be permitted to Canada & Mexico, in line with recent changes to air travel regulations. Europe may follow suit.

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.

FDA scientists: Moderna did not meet all criteria for boosters

Scientists at FDA say Moderna has not met all of the agency's criteria to support use of booster doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC advisers to discuss Moderna, J&J booster doses

Independent advisers to CDC will meet later this month to make recommendations on booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's vaccines.

Israeli study: Myocarditis extremely rare after COVID-19 vaccine

Study by Beilinson Hospital and Clalit Research Institute finds myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccine is rare even among young men.

Has COVID 4.0 ended? We'll know by next week

Prof. Nachman Ash notes continued drop in cases, credits booster shot campaign.

Watch: Anti-vaxxer protesters trash NYC testing center

A group protesting NYC's vaccine mandate attacked a COVID-19 testing station in Union Square.

Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize booster shots

Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize booster shots of its COVID-19 vaccine for people over the age of 18.

2 million Israelis lose Green Pass today

Under new system, Green Passes to be valid for 6 months after last COVID vaccination dose.

California to require COVID-19 vaccinations for K-12 students

The state will be the first in America to require that all students be vaccinated before attending class.

FDA panel to review COVID vaccines for children

FDA panel to discuss booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and clearing Pfizer's vaccine for use in children.

Fauci: Data will show that Israel is doing the right thing

US chief medical adviser says he believes the US will eventually adopt Israel’s move to offer booster shots.

Watch: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot

President Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot: This is a pandemic of the unvaccinated.

Pfizer to move forward with vaccines for children 'pretty soon'

Pfizer CEO says his company will begin moving forward with efforts to get children eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in a matter of days.

CDC Director overrules panel regarding booster shots

In rare move, CDC Director rules that people at risk of COVID-19 infection because of their jobs should also be eligible for a booster.

CDC advisers back booster shots for ages 65 and older

CDC advisory panel recommends booster shot for Americans aged 65 and older and some adults with underlying medical conditions.

Moderna CEO: COVID pandemic could be over in a year

Moderna Chief Executive says enough vaccine doses should be available by the middle of next year so that everyone can be vaccinated.

FDA authorizes booster shots for ages 65 and older

FDA authorizes booster doses for Americans aged 65 and older and younger adults with underlying health conditions.

Biden to get booster shot on camera once approved

Biden plans to get his COVID-19 booster shot on camera once it's fully approved for Americans over the age of 65.

'Israelis have more trust in the FDA than Americans'

Former Associate Director General of Health Ministry on FDA decision regarding booster shots: They have their own considerations.

FDA panel rejects COVID-19 booster shots for most Americans

FDA committee rejects COVID-19 booster shots for Americans aged 16 and over, but approves boosters for 65+ and high risk individuals.

24 states threaten to sue Biden over vaccine mandate

24 states threaten to sue over Biden's rule to require employers with more than 100 employees to mandate vaccinations and frequent testing.

Moderna developing single-dose COVID-19 and flu vaccine

Moderna says it is developing a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against COVID-19 and the flu.

Biden mandates COVID-19 shots and tests

Biden requires most federal employees to get vaccines, pushes large employers to have their workers vaccinated or tested.

WHO condemns wealthy nations' rush to hand out booster shots

World Health Organization again calls on countries to avoid giving out COVID-19 booster shots until the end of the year.

Pfizer winning the race for FDA booster approval

"The good news is that if you get the booster, you'll be protected against virtually any variant," says Dr. Fauci.

Top US health officials: Not enough data to recommend boosters

Report: Top US health officials told White House they may not have enough data to recommend COVID-19 booster shots for the general public.

Soon: Isolation for those who have not received booster shot

As part of changes in the green pass to take effect in October, anyone who hasn't had a third dose will be considered unvaccinated.

US has administered third dose to over 1 million people

CDC: A third dose of either Pfizer or Moderna has been administered to over 1 million people since August 13.

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and older

The move comes one week after the FDA granted full approval to the vaccine.