Coronavirus

Iranians losing faith in regime? 'We'll die of COVID or hunger'

Iranians are no longer afraid to tell the media how they feel about the government's handling of the crisis.

Serious COVID cases drop below 500

50,000 Israelis receive COVID booster shot in last day. COVID Czar warns 5th wave could still come as 4th wave winds down.

Man On Respirator: “I Thought Corona Was Over”

Many of the currently hospitalized severe cases in Israel were shocked to be admitted: General opinion among many was that corona was “over”

Green Pass system imposed at Israel military bases

IDF to limit access at army bases to the vaccinated, recovered, and soldiers with recent COVID tests.

Some NYC Jewish teachers seeking exemption from vaccine mandate

Some Jewish teachers in New York City are trying to secure exemptions from the city's sweeping vaccine mandate based on religious objections

EU medical watchdog approves COVID booster shots

European Medicines Agency approves 3rd doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines for all adults 6 months after 2nd shot.

Children less likely than adults to be reinfected with COVID-19

Health Min. official says children recovered from coronavirus shouldn't lose Green Pass now. 'Reinfection rates 50% less than among adults.'

Number of serious COVID cases continues to fall

Coronavirus infection rate rises slightly after falling to lowest level since July. Number of seriously ill patients falls to 564.

Woman, 55, is waiting days for ECMO machine

Hospital staff recommends woman be hooked up to ECMO machine - but none are available.

75,000 Israeli teachers don't have vaccine pass

75,000 teachers lack valid Green Pass after two million Israelis lose pass following expiration for second vaccine.

Israel weighs plan to allow tourists back next month

Israel could reopen its doors to tourists from abroad as early as November 1st.

Israel to begin enforcing Green Pass regulations on Thursday

Coronavirus Cabinet rejects plan to end Green Pass at some venues, votes to implement enforcement starting this Thursday.

Israeli Study: 2nd vaccine dose needed for some COVID patients

New study shows people who were infected with COVID immediately after getting first vaccine have weaker immune response than other patients.

YouTube blocks Russian channels for violation of COVID protocol

In return, Russia threatened to block YouTube in the country.

2 million Israelis lose Green Pass today

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

Israel's new Green Pass rules go into effect

New rules will allow normal routine and keep economy and schools open, Health Ministry says.

Less than 600 coronavirus patients in serious condition

Nearly 100 people died of coronavirus this week, Health Ministry says.

Bennett promises: 'We'll end the mass quarantines'

PM Bennett: 'We intend to end the mass quarantines, and move to a model of extensive testing and quarantine only for confirmed cases.'

Over 5 million have died of coronavirus across the globe

More than half of all deaths over a seven-day average occurred in five countries, analysis shows.

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.

New outline will eliminate quarantine for non-verified students

Third antigen test operation will eliminate quarantine for students in the education system who have not tested positive for COVID-19.

Merck Covid-19 pill may cut death risk in half

If approved for emergency use, pill would become the first widely available oral medication to treat Covid-19.

US SC Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for Covid-19

Kavanaugh, who is fully vaccinated, tested positive on Thursday night and has no symptoms.

'Blood of those who died of coronavirus is on Bennett's hands'

Former Labor minister calls on PM Naftali Bennett to resign his position: 'If he caused the deaths of hundreds, he should draw conclusions.'

Australia to allow citizens to travel starting from November

Australia preparing to allow citizens & permanent residents to travel freely, updating quarantine requirements, Australian PM Morrison says.

Health Min. official: 'We're taking far-reaching steps'

'We're on our way out of this wave, we're on a good downward trend,' says Prof. Nachman Ash, Health Min. Director General.

Health Min.: 4,313 new coronavirus cases, drop in serious cases

'No doubt booster dose confers exceptional protection against serious illness,' says Prof. Halevy, Co-Director General of Shaare Zedek.

Alaskan mayor defends demonstrators' use of yellow star

Anchorage mayor defends anti-maskers who wore yellow Stars of David in protest.

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.

'Haredi ninja' dies after contracting COVID

Rabbi Shai Emanu, a Breslov hasid known as a martial arts master, passes away at the age of 40 after contracting COVID.

Israeli Health Ministry: Fewer side effects from 3rd dose

19 cases of serious side effects from COVID booster shot reported, Ministry of Health says.

2 kids hospitalized for COVID, rare COVID-linked syndrome

15-year-old suffering from multi-system inflammatory syndrome after recovering from COVID.

Despite promises, additional staff for hospitals not approved

Hospital administrators claim Finance Ministry set unrealistic standards to avoid approving promised additional staff/

Coronavirus czar: 'Rise in infections expected in October'

'You don't need to be a big expert - with the return to schools, we'll see a rise in coronavirus infections,' Prof. Salman Zarka says.

Nearly 100,000 schoolchildren in quarantine as studies resume

As school year resumes following holidays, over 3,000 staff and nearly 100,000 students remain at home.

'We won't vaccinate children prior to FDA approval'

'We won't vaccinate children before FDA approves it - and even then it's not automatic,' Health Min. Director General Prof. Ash says.

'Bennett is spraying sand in everyone's eyes'

PM Naftali Bennett praised his 'achievements' in the war against coronavirus. MK Yakov Asher: 'You can't lie to everyone.'

'It's not the government's decision to decide who is vaccinated'

Head of Israel's Public Health Services: Data, not gov't, decides whether Green Pass is needed. 'Purpose is to reduce infections.'

PM Bennett urges: Focus on vaccinating Arab sector

Vaccination campaign key to keeping Israel open, PM Bennett says, urging emphasis on Arab sector.

COVID-19: Unvaccinated 22-year-old hooked up to ECMO machine

Coronavirus patient, 22 years old, is hooked up to Ichilov Hospital's sixth ECMO machine. The hospital has requested additional ECMOs.

COVID infection rate falls to lowest level in nearly two months

Just 2,386 new coronavirus cases reported as infection rate continues to decline.

Watch: Norway drops all COVID restrictions

Could other nations follow in its path?

Police officers resigning in droves over vaccine mandate

Police allege they have not been provided 'reasonable alternatives' to masks.

Watch: NYC fires unvaccinated medical workers, shortages follow

NY hospitals began firing or suspending healthcare employees for defying state orders to receive the vaccine.

State Department spokesman tests positive for COVID-19

State Department spokesman Ned Price tests positive for COVID-19, will quarantine for 10 days.

Watch: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot

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

Jordan's Crown Prince tests positive for COVID-19

The 27-year-old prince’s parents have tested negative and will quarantine at home for five days.

In first, Kfar Chabad to hold traditional dancing outdoors

Due to coronavirus restrictions and police instructions, Kfar Chabad's traditional 'hakafot shniyot' celebrations will be held outdoors.

Long lines expected at coronavirus testing centers

Death toll rises to 7,684, while sources in healthcare system warn recent downward trend in coronavirus infections likely to reverse itself.

COVID Cabinet to meet as Health Ministry pushes new restrictions

Prime Minister Bennett opposes sweeping restrictions on public gatherings ahead of first planned COVID Cabinet meeting in a month.

Man suspected of murder dies of coronavirus

'Event will be investigated according to protocol, his family has been notified,' Israel Prisons Service says.

Israel receives first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines

Those sensitive to ingredients in Pfizer, Moderna, vaccines will be able to receive the AstraZeneca.

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.

Relief for children who had COVID-19 in the past six months

Children who have recovered from COVID-19 in the past six months will not be required to undergo antigen test before returning to school.

School goes virtual after Chris Christie's nephew's bar mitzvah

Middle school in New Jersey goes virtual after coronavirus outbreak reported at bar mitzvah of former Governor Chris Christie's nephew.

Who will green pass apply to?

People who recovered from COVID to be required to vaccinate after 6 months in order to keep green pass eligibility.

Federal court blocks vaccine mandate for NYC schools

A U.S. court blocked a NYC ruling requiring teachers and staff to be vaccinated with at least the 1st dose of the COVID vaccine.

Study: Flu shot helps against COVID

New study finds patients who received flu vaccine 40% less likely to be hospitalized after contracting COVID.

Bennett tells Health Min.: No more restrictions, find solutions

PM Naftali Bennett claims 'no connection' between gatherings at performances or basketball games and infections among the unvaccinated.