Coronavirus

14% of Israelis returning from Uman infected with COVID-19

The Health Ministry suspects dozens of forging their COVID documents in order to be permitted to return to Israel.

Kosher restaurants fear losing customers over NY vaccine mandate

As New York City vaccine mandate goes into effect, kosher restaurants fear losing customers - or getting fined for non-compliance.

Brother of anti-vax activist who died begs: Go get vaccinated

'Save your lives and the lives of those close to you - go get vaccinated,' urges Avi Shaulian, brother of deceased anti-vaccine activist.

'Coronavirus infection rates higher than we've ever seen'

'Downward trend at a standstill, but still no drop in the number of severely ill coronavirus patients,' Health Min. Director General says.

'All the patients in our coronavirus ward are unvaccinated'

'ICUs are flooded around the country, they've reached insufficiency,' says Beilinson Hospital's Dr. Noa Eliakim-Raz.

Arabs throw fireworks at COVID testers in Tayibeh

Medical staff performing COVID tests attacked by about 50 rioters. Police currently searching for perpetrators.

11% of children with COVID have symptoms after recovering

Health Ministry survey finds thousands of children develop 'long COVID symptoms' after recovering from the disease

Bennett: Get vaccinated and save lives

PM notes 61 people under the age of 40 are currently in serious condition with COVID. 'None were vaccinated as required.'

Three sisters die of coronavirus - in one week

'They were clear-headed, independent, functioned without any limitations,' says urgent care doctor Dr. Wlaa Khajazi.

Prominent anti-vaxxer dies of coronavirus

Hai Shaulian, an Israeli anti-vaxxer prominent on social media, dies of coronavirus after his condition deteriorated quickly.

Rapid coronavirus tests to be distributed after holidays

Magen David Adom & local authorities will distribute coronavirus antigen tests in an attempt to reduce infections in schools after holidays.

COVID infection rate drops to lowest level in a month

7,686 new cases of COVID reported, while percent of tests returning positive falls from 6.57% to 5.24%. Number seriously ill patients falls.

Report: Health Ministry fears rise of COVID 'infection parties'

Phenomenon of parents trying to get their children infected with COVID to secure them Green Passports raises concerns among health experts.

Over 1,600 Israelis returning from Uman test positive for COVID

Number of Israelis returning from Uman testing positive for COVID soars to over 1,600.

Need to go to the post office? Bring your vaccination card

Communications Minister pushing plan to limit entry to post office branches to the vaccinated and people with recent COVID tests.

Watch: Denmark lifts all COVID-19 restrictions

Denmark is the first EU member nation to lift all domestic pandemic restrictions.

10,000 new COVID cases, Coefficient of infection rises

Nearly 700 patients remain in serious condition, death toll rises to 7,338.

Biden: 'If you break the rules, be prepared to pay'

President Biden warned vaccinated Americans facing bigger fines for failure to wear masks that harsher measures were on the way.

Did Dr. Fauci lie about funding for Wuhan Lab?

Fauci facing accusations of lying under oath while testifying about money spent on Chinese research that may have led to COVID outbreak.

'COVID wards can't cope with all the serious cases'

Infectious disease expert Prof. Galia Rahav says fight to save patients in overcrowded wards makes her feel like Don Quixote.

Coronavirus: Positivity rate rises to 6.57%

Nearly 10,000 new coronavirus cases, with almost 700 in serious condition.

Israel sends medical aid to Vietnam

The Israeli ambassador to Vietnam today to deliver the first of a number of shipments of medical equipment to help Vietnam beat the virus.

7,813 new COVID cases as infection rate stabilizes

Number hospitalized and seriously ill patients plateaus following decline in infection rates. Death toll rises to 7,139.

Police: 117 COVID-carriers returned from Uman with fake tests

After authorities find large numbers of Israelis returning from Uman faked COVID tests, at least 117 test positive for the virus.

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.

Bennett orders harsh measures against Uman COVID violators

PM orders full enforcement against hundreds of Israelis who returned from Uman with fake COVID tests and spread the disease.

Dozens of Uman returnees may have falsified COVID tests

Magen David Adom says 10% of people returning from Uman tested positive for COVID. Police to charge those with fake tests.

Italy: Police warn of armed anti-vaxxers

Eight people are under investigation for incitement to crime.

28-year-old unvaccinated new mother in serious condition

Majority of pregnant, postpartum women hospitalized with coronavirus are unvaccinated, report says.

Rabbi, 39, dies of coronavirus over Rosh Hashanah holiday

Rabbi Tomer Ben-Shitrit, Assuta Ashdod Hospital's synagogue rabbi, dies of coronavirus at the age of 39.

3,247 coronavirus cases diagnosed in one day

'We may need a fourth vaccine, but it will take more time than six months,' Prof. Arnon Ofek, Coronavirus Cabinet member, says.

Israeli study links blood sugar level with COVID-19 risk

Research: Non-diabetic patients with high fasting sugar levels more likely to suffer severe COVID-19 than patients with lower sugar levels.

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.

British MP: 'Let's learn from Israel & get on with booster jabs'

British MP Jeremy Hunt urges Parliament to approve boosters. 'Israel shows booster program brings down hospitalizations in two weeks.'

MDA teams in Uman report high percentage of positive tests

MDA teams running the testing centers in Uman report a high percentage of positive COVID-19 test results.

First time in 4th wave: Infection coefficient drops below 1.0

Unvaccinated new mother, age 30, dies of coronavirus after giving birth to healthy daughter.

Health Min: Prayers should be led by people with booster shot

Health Ministry recommends only people who have received 3 vaccine doses lead Rosh Hashannah prayers or blow the shofar.

Israel to partially drop ban on tourists later this month

Ahead of Sukkot festival, Israel to begin allowing some tourists into the country.

Military report: 91% of Israelis over 50 are vaccinated

Vaccine's influence felt in percentage of new cases in more and less vaccinated age groups, Military Intelligence Directorate says.

Former Israeli COVID czar flouts COVID rules with Italy trip

Ichilov Hospital director and ex-COVID czar Roni Gamzu flies to Italy - despite Health Ministry ban.

Rabbi okays COVID testing on Sabbath, holidays

In halachic ruling, rabbi says it is permissible to use rapid home antigen COVID tests during the Sabbath and holidays.

Expert: This is why there are no coronavirus restrictions

'All of the government ministers were in favor of ending large gatherings,' says Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, Head of Public Health Services.

Israel close to herd immunity, top health officials say

Herd immunity in a month? Health officials say Israel close to herd immunity thanks to recent spate of infections, booster shot campaign.

Israel to advise FDA on booster shots as US mulls 3rd dose

US FDA to use data from Israel's booster shot campaign in deliberations on whether to authorize use of third dose of COVID jab.

Public Health Chairman says 'side effects no worse than before'

Chairman of the Association of Public Health Physicians in Israel: No need to worry about side effects of the third dose.

Man assaults staffer who gave him positive COVID test result

Staffer needed medical treatment following assault. Suspect to be summoned for questioning once he recovers.

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.

UK: No decision on COVID vaccines for kids

UK continues to mull whether to offer COVID vaccines to kids ages 12-15, after committee recommends against vaccinating healthy children.

Who else is going to Uman? Israel's COVID Czar

"It's my duty to be in problematic places," says Prof. Zarka as he flies out to supervise tens of thousands of Israelis over Rosh Hashanah

Surprise: Japan's Prime Minister resigns amidst COVID freefall

With the country mired in an all-out COVID crisis, Japanese Prime Minister announced he would step down by the end of the month.

Did popular podcaster defeat COVID using 'medical cocktail'?

One of the most popular podcasters in America is taking heat for how he's dealing with his COVID-19 diagnosis.

COVID victim buried under false name without family's knowledge

Health Ministry launches investigation after family of Bnei Brak woman says hospital did not tell them she had died.

Further drop in number of new COVID cases

4,975 new cases diagnosed compared to 9,749 the day before. 697 patients are in serious condition.

Health Ministry: 157 intubated coronavirus patients

Positivity rate drops to 6.91%, 677 coronavirus patients in serious condition.

Health Minister: Enough with the panic

'Too early to celebrate, but there are positive signs,' Health Min. Nitzan Horowitz says.

46 pregnant and postpartum women hospitalized with coronavirus

Nearly 40 children hospitalized with coronavirus, including five newborns, report says.

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.

Montreal anti-vaxxer won't wear yellow star anymore. Here's why.

An anti-vaxxer in Montreal said he would stop wearing a yellow star. He still thinks vaccine mandates are like the Holocaust.

Coronavirus: Israel's positivity rate soars above 8%

Health Ministry: Number of new cases holds steady at approximately 11k daily, despite positivity rate continuing to rise.