vaccination

PM talking to vaccine manufacturers about production in Israel

Netanyahu tells Channel 12 News he is negotiating with Moderna and Pfizer on setting up production in Israel.

PA accuses Israel of preventing vaccines to Gaza

PA official claims Israel prevented 2,000 doses of Russian vaccine from entering Gaza.

WHO authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine

World Health Organization grants emergency authorization to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine.

'Fight against COVID lacks transparency, PR'

'Let the public see how beneficial the vaccine is and choose for themselves,' says former HMO chairman.

New COVID guidelines for IDF soldiers

As the vaccination campaign continues, the IDF has rolled out new rules regarding health in the ranks.

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Health Ministry demands obligatory vaccination for some workers

Ministry reportedly proposes compensating local authorities according to level of vaccination, medical teams for encouraging vaccination.

MK Eli Avidar won't vaccinate 'as personal choice'

Yisrael Beyteinu MK: 'It's my personal decision; in general I oppose the entire concept of coercion.'

Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to be tested on children

The trial will assess the "safety and immune responses" in children and young adults aged between 6 and 17.

Knesset Speaker asked to condemn MK who refuses vaccine

Shas MK writes to Knesset Speaker, demands he condemn MK Eli Avidar who has publicly declared he would refuse to be vaccinated.

Netanyahu and Edelstein criticize vaccine refusers

Health Minister in closed conversation: Those who are vaccinated will go to gyms, those who do not will go to the supermarket and pharmacy.

Biden criticizes Trump, announces more vaccines

Biden accuses predecessor of not ordering enough vaccines, but says he has secured 600 million doses of vaccine by the end of July.

Bnei Brak offers free cholent as incentive to vaccinate

With less than 17% of city's residents having received 2nd-time vaccinations, the mayor devised creative method of incentivizing treatment.

The lesson of Parshat Sheqalim: Get vaccinated!!!

When the chips are down, God commands us to transcend our selfishness and coalesce into a unified whole.

Why didn't the Health Ministry vaccinate haredi students?

A plan to have haredi yeshiva students vaccinated was inexplicably brought to a halt.

Watch: Israel easing lockdown as vaccine drive takes effect

PM Netanyahu credits vaccination drive with reduced infection rate as businesses reopen, Israel cancels some Covid lockdown directives.

Ben Shapiro: No point in masks, social distancing post-vaccine

Ben Shapiro laughs off safety measures now being considered by US administration - the same ones enforced in Israel.

AstraZeneca vaccine limited against South African variant

British drugmaker says its vaccine appears to offer only limited protection against the South African variant of COVID-19.

Johnson & Johnson asks US regulators to approve its vaccine

Unlike the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, Johnson & Johnson's vaccine is a single-dose vaccine.

Prof. Ash: The British mutation spreads faster and targets youth

The current crisis manager sits down to talk about the current state of the coronavirus crisis and plans for the future.

Magen Yisrael: Even fully vacinated people must obey guidelines

Dr. Orly Greenfield, head of the vaccination program, discusses the recent progress against COVID-19 and how to move forward.

PA launches COVID vaccination campaign

PA's vaccination campaign made possible after Israeli transfer of 2,000 doses of Moderna’s vaccine.

Chief of Staff suspends leave for 'unvaccinated' combat units

IDF units on "closed" bases prohibited from going on leave unless they are defined as "vaccinated" or "green."

Watch: Israel considering extending lockdown

Israel can boast of the most successful CV-19 vaccine campaign, but also the most time spent in lockdown as it braces for another extension.

Iran to receive Russian COVID vaccine

Iran's to receive first batch of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by February 4, with more batches to follow.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine not as affective as Pfizer, Moderna?

While Johnson & Johnson proving just 66% effective compared to over 90% for both Pfizer & Moderna vaccines, other factors may play a role.

Press Sec falls short on previously asked question

White House Press Sec struggles to find answer on FEMA request for active troops to be used at vaccinations after promising to deliver.

Jordan's King calls on Israel to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs

King Abdullah II says Israel's failure to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Palestinian Arabs is counterproductive.

Israel to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to PA medical teams

Israel will deliver vaccines for about 1,000 PA medical workers to prevent collapse of PA's healthcare system.

Study: Novavax COVID-19 vaccine appears 89% effective

The vaccine also seems to work — though not quite as well — against the British and South African mutations.

Open letter to Congressman Bowman.

NY Congressman Jamaal Bowman did not do his homework and blasted Israel for not vaccinating Judea & Samaria Arabs. Not a good start. Op-ed.

Precedent set to vaccinate children under 16

Despite the official age recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination, several children below 16 have already been innoculated.

Biden to boost vaccine supply

Biden announces plan to boost weekly supply of vaccines to states and territories by 16% next week.

Watch: Vice President Harris receives 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose

US Vice President Kamala Harris receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the National Institutes of Health.

Moderna: Our vaccine is effective against the variants

Moderna says lab studies showed its COVID-19 vaccine remains protective against British and South African variants.

Liberman: Hundreds were infected after the second vaccine

Yisrael Beytenu chairman claims Ministry of Health is hiding the fact that hundreds became infected after receiving the second vaccine.

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.

Democratic lawmakers criticize Israel over vaccines for PA

Two Democratic lawmakers say Israel should distribute COVID-19 vaccinations to Palestinian Arabs.

Head of vaccination program: Fourth lockdown still possible

The head of the Magen Yisrael vaccination program says that vaccination is the key to avoiding a fourth lockdown.

195,000 vaccinations over the weekend

Health Minister: "But there is also bad news: the rate of decline in morbidity is too slow."

Egypt to begin coronavirus vaccinations on Sunday

Egypt received its first shipment of vaccines developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group last month.

Clalit Health Services to begin to vaccinate teens

Israel’s largest health maintenance organization will begin vaccinating teenagers born in 2003 and 2004 starting on Saturday night.

PA to purchase doses of Russian vaccine

PA will purchase about 100,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, its envoy to Moscow says.

Teens aged 16-18 to be vaccinated for coronavirus

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

Biden: I'm asking every American to mask up for 100 days

Watch: New President is looking to make public health a top priority. "We’ll move heaven and earth to get more people vaccinated for free"

Proposal: Vaccinate teens ahead of midterm exams

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

Tlaib: Israel is a racist state

Muslim congresswoman accuses Israel of racism due to its failure to offer coronavirus vaccines to Palestinian Arabs.

Polish Parliament turns to Israel for ideas

A special meeting in the Polish parliament saw MPs hearing from Israeli professionals on how to protect their public from COVID-19.

Netanyahu presents syringe with which he was vaccinated

Prime Minister in new video: This is the syringe with which I received the first vaccine among the millions we brought to Israel.

PA to receive Russian COVID vaccine on Tuesday

PA’s “civil affairs minister” is scheduled to return from Russia with a shipment of about 5,000 doses of the Sputnik vaccine.

'Decision not to vaccinate prisoners was made without authority'

Avichai Mandelblit states in opinion submitted to Supreme Court that Ohana's decision not to vaccinate prisoners violated their rights.

Fauci: 100 million vaccines in 100 days is doable

Head of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says Biden's vaccine goal is achievable.

Green mark program nearing launch

Israel's current coronavirus czar says that vaccinated individuals could soon see significant dispensations.

Magen Yisrael: We could be back to normal by summer

Dr. Orly Greefield of Magen Yisrael says we may be seeing light at the end of the tunnel.

'Vaccines to PA? Only after our residents are vaccinated

New Hope chairman on CNN: If the Palestinians have money to pay terrorists, they can also take care of their residents’ health.

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Prime Minister attends Israel's 2 millionth vaccination

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Health Minister Edelstien dropped in on the vaccination center just before vaccination #2,000,000 happened.

"No mutation is immune to this vaccination"

Prof. Ron Blitzer says that we may soon be able to do away with masks.

'We are not obligated to provide Palestinians with vaccines'

Former Ambassador Alan Baker says Israel is not obligated to provide vaccines to PA, and international criticism on this is unjustified.

Watch: Biden receives second dose of vaccine

President-elect receives second dose of Pfizer vaccine on camera, about three weeks after receiving the first dose.

On marginalization and vaccination

It is axiomatic that if there is a world view we hold as a society, some thoughts are marginalized as they undermine that society. Op-ed.