Coronavirus

Percent of positive coronavirus tests drops to 4.30%

Less than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed as number of intubated patients tops 220. Vast majority of serious cases are in unvaccinated.

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.

Two mothers who gave birth in critical condition with COVID

50 COVID-19 carriers hospitalized at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem, including two 40-year-olds connected to an ECMO machine.

Health Min. source: 'No way to avoid new COVID-19 restrictions'

Indoor gatherings must be restricted to up to 300 people, cabinet of experts says.

Number of intubated coronavirus patients tops 200

Forty percent of new coronavirus cases are children under 11.

New York could potentially replace unvaccinated hospital staff

New York Gov. Hochul: State 'will be replacing people' who won't vaccinate against coronavirus, has a 'plan' which will soon be announced.

'Israel's vaccination campaign is model for entire world'

After heading Moderna's coronavirus vaccine development, Dr. Tal Zaks is ready to tackle new challenges at Israel's Teva Pharmaceuticals.

Most cabinet ministers oppose new COVID-19 restrictions

Despite the experts' recommendations, most ministers oppose tightening the restrictions.

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.

The decision which could keep children home from school

PM Bennett decides that students who have not gotten 3rd vaccine dose after 6 months will not be able to return to school.

COVID experts call for tightened restrictions

Panel of experts which advise govt. on COVID policy warn current policy dangerous, could lead to increased morbidity.

A year after FDA approval, anti-COVID drug available in Israel

Multiple studies show Regeneron significantly lowers COVID mortality. Health Ministry now making drug available to high-risk patients.

Elderly yeshiva dean in serious condition with coronavirus

Condition of Rabbi Avraham Erlanger, one of the leaders of the Kol Torah Yeshiva in Jerusalem, deteriorates significantly.

Unvaccinated teachers won't be allowed to enter schools

Education Ministry instructs principals to bar teachers without Green Pass or negative test from entering educational institutions.

Germany: Man shot dead for asking customer to wear face mask

Customer kills cashier for requesting compliance with coronavirus regulations, then blames rules for causing him 'stress.'

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.

'We won't vaccinate children without FDA approval'

Approval of a booster dose isn't the same as vaccinating children without FDA approval, Health Ministry's Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis says.

Haredi publicist dies of coronavirus

Eliyahu Kaufman, haredi publicist and former leftist activist, dies of coronavirus.

PM Bennett to hold discussion on reopening schools

'Schools shouldn't reopen as long as we are at the height of this wave of coronavirus,' Religious Zionism's MK Rothman says.

Doctors: 'We're forced to choose who will live and who will die'

Internal protocols expose drama in hospitals: The overload has reached a critical point. Doctors: 'We're fighting a war of attrition.'

Family caught violating quarantine in Holon

Family of four tested positive for coronavirus - and then violated quarantine.

Number of seriously ill COVID patients rises to 723

Despite decline in infections and infection rate, the number of seriously ill COVID patients climbs to 723.

Brazil's unvaccinated president not allowed into city's diners

Bolsonaro told members of the UN General Assembly he wouldn't require Brazil's citizens to get the COVID vaccine.

Did the FDA's chaotic booster dose add to Americans' fears?

With US experts expressing doubt over a third dose for younger males but allowing it for adults, existing uncertainties likely to increase.

Health Min: 8,691 new COVID cases diagnosed in last day

172,530 COVID tests performed in last day. 710 patients in serious condition, death toll rises to 7,567.

31-year-old woman dies of coronavirus

Modi'in-Ilit woman had not been vaccinated.

Report: 2 Israelis with COVID arrested in Crete

Suspects arrested at airport on Greek island while attempting to flee isolation requirement after testing positive for COVID.

Democratic lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19

Rep. Tim Ryan tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, in latest breakthrough case among Congress members.

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.

Pfizer-BioNTech: COVID-19 vaccine safe for children 5-11

Data to be submitted to FDA for emergency use authorization, Pfizer-BioNTech says.

Newly recovered from coronavirus? You might not need a PCR test

Israel approves exemption from pre-flight PCR tests for newly-recovered coronavirus patients.

Chris Rock tests positive for COVID-19

Comedian contracts COVID-19 despite receiving Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine.

Jerusalem couple sues airlines over mask mandates for disabled

Class-action lawsuit filed by 13 flyers from the US and Israel against 7 US airlines alleging civil rights violations.

COVID in decline? Fewer infections, lower infection rate

Number of active cases of COVID falls to 76,541, with 6,456 cases reported Sunday, as infection coefficient falls below reproduction rate.

In complex operation: ECMO patient is transferred to Hadassah

An unvaccinated coronavirus patient needed an ECMO machine - but the hospital didn't have one for him. A Jerusalem hospital stepped in.

Booster Shot Requirement:

Government mulling new wave of COVID restrictions

Israelis without booster shot to be barred from malls under new plan, and could face higher health insurance premiums.

'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.

Doctors to Health Ministry:

'Drop booster shot requirement for Green Pass system'

100 Israeli doctors and scientists call for Health Ministry to cancel requirement to have 3 doses of vaccine to get Green Pass.

Israeli police cancel investigations for 150 travelers from Uman

'Bennett should be ashamed of himself.' 75% of cases dropped against Israelis suspected of faking COVID tests to return from Uman.

Watch: Bangkok ‘taxi graveyard’ turns into food garden

As tourism has dwindled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, taxi drivers in Thailand have resorted to growing fruits & vegetables on their taxis.

Texas Rep: 'No intention of following Biden's COVID mandates'

Rep. Chip Roy lambasted President Biden for the continued surge of illegal immigrants crossing from Mexico with no COVID rules in place.

Watch: Chinese defector says he warned America of Wuhan virus

The political defector says his warnings fell on deaf ears even as the virus was on the verge of breaking out worldwide.

Eight unvaccinated people 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.

This is why Orthodox Jews are flocking to South Florida

COVID-19 has turned South Florida into a promised land for Orthodox New Yorkers.

Number of intubated coronavirus patients nears 200

Nearly 70% of seriously ill coronavirus patients are unvaccinated.

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.

IDF: New home-based medical care system for COVID patients

Each patient released from hospital to home care will be visited daily by team of doctor & nurse.

Fewer tests, fewer positive: 3,171 diagnosed with coronavirus

Number of new infections drops with number of coronavirus tests performed. Positivity rate remains high, at 6.33%.

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.

Israeli study:3rd shot gives 10 times more antibodies protection

Study at Israeli hospital shows COVID vaccine booster shot restores effectiveness against COVID to 95%.

Men who dressed like Nazis in Dutch town apologize

Ten men apologize after carrying out mock arrest of man wearing yellow star as part of rally against COVID-19 measures.

Pfizer recommends COVID vaccine booster shots

FDA releases documents showing Pfizer recommending administration of 3rd vaccine dose due to declining effectiveness of 1st doses.

'We regret not convincing Hai to get the coronavirus vaccine

'We regret not managing to convince Hai to get coronavirus vaccine,' family of deceased activist says. 'This death could've been prevented.'

A Green Pass to Europe:

Israel, European Union, agree to recognize vaccine certificates

New agreement will allow vaccinated Israelis to access European Green Pass, allowing access to restaurants, cultural centers, and more.

9,539 new COVID cases, as number of seriously ill patients falls

Infection rate continues to decline along with the number of seriously ill COVID patients. Nineteen new COVID-related deaths since Tuesday.

Israel won't have a fifth COVID wave, predicts health chief

Health Ministry Director-General and former COVID czar Nachman Ash says COVID pandemic not likely to surge again.

Chinese city on full shutdown after COVID outbreak detected

China has been hit by a fresh outbreak of COVID with local authorities taking stringent measures to keep it from spreading.

Dutch youths dress as Nazis in protest against COVID rules

Ten people dressed as Nazis stage mock execution of Jew in protest against coronavirus restrictions in the Netherlands.

'We are in a race between infections and injections'

Immunotherapy professor says COVID infections, deaths in Israel do not bode well for the coming future.