Coronavirus

'If 99% of doctors say to get the COVID vaccine, you get it'

Orthodox rabbis encourage their communities to take the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Condition of PA official who contracted COVID-19 improves

PA "health minister" says Jibril Rajoub is in good condition as he recovers from COVID-19.

Sweden to ban entry for travelers from Israel due to COVID-19

Israel one of six countries from which travelers will be banned in Sweden due to rising COVID-19 rates.

Coronavirus Czar: Don't pray in synagogues during the holidays

Israel's coronavirus czar calls on Israelis to pray outdoors during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and to avoid synagogues.

Special restrictions for those traveling to Uman approved

Govt expects around 30,000 Israelis to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.

PM Bennett: 'Get vaccinated and save lives'

'If we all get the coronavirus vaccine, including the third dose, we'll protect our health and the economy,' PM Naftali Bennett promises.

Nearly 13,000 new coronavirus cases diagnosed

Number of intubated patients rises to nearly 150, nearly 8% of tests positive, Health Ministry data shows.

'Medical staff are collapsing and patients pay with their lives'

Senior doctors warn: 'Large number of hospitalized coronavirus patients forcing drop in quality of care.'

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.

Poll: Majority of Israelis oppose holiday meal with unvaccinated

New poll finds 52% of respondents will not agree to attend a holiday meal if unvaccinated people are in attendance.

10,000 new diagnoses, number of serious cases decreases

689 people have cases defined as serious, of whom 145 are on respirators. The death toll from COVID-19 in Israel is 7,082.

Top FDA vaccine regulators quit over COVID booster shot approval

Senior FDA regulators quit, reportedly over pressure from White House, CDC to quickly approve COVID booster shots.

Can vaccines stop a new, more dangerous COVID strain?

Scientists are raising concerns as to whether the C.1.2 strain can be stopped - or slowed down - with the help of vaccines.

'Next week, there won't be any more oxygen concentrators'

Moshe Cohen, head of the Yad Sarah organization, warns that by next week, he won't have any more oxygen concentrators to lend out.

Military report: Rise in severe infections

New report by Military Intelligence Directorate suggests preparing options for 'significantly reducing' frontal learning.

Teachers threaten mass strikes as positive tests surpass 7%

With teachers told of new testing rules just days before the opening of the school year, many are threatening to take the case to court.

'Schools are not places that create infections'

Yigal Slovik, Director General of the Education Ministry, praises government for starting school year on time, warns some schools may close.

Watch: COVID victims in Malaysia given 'final wish' vaccines

Joss-paper Covid-19 ‘vaccines’ are gaining popularity as a tribute to relatives of deceased patients in the virus-stricken nation.

Parents threaten: 'We'll lie and say we tested our children'

Some parents don't want to test their children for coronavirus, and are not above lying to the school. 'Sometimes that's part of education.'

Can a deadly Brazilian viper snake solve the COVID crisis?

Researchers have discovered a molecule in the venom of a deadly viper that prevents COVID reproduction in monkeys.

Teachers who won't get vaxxed or checked barred from school

Yigal Slovik, a top Education Ministry official, says he is not in favor of closing schools, supports cooperation between ministries.

Israeli kids head back to school, as 4th wave of COVID continues

2.4 million Israeli children head back to school - with a quarter million kids unable to attend due to quarantines and class closures.

Jordan to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions

Jordan to resume in-school learning, allow universities to open their campuses, and allow full capacity at workplaces.

Will new COVID-19 strains push Israel back to the brink?

While the rate of individuals testing positive for Coronavirus is on the dive, more cases may be around the corner.

Police arrest man who offered to forge vaccination certificates

Undercover police investigation leads to arrest of man offering to forge documents in exchange for fee.

Record number of new COVID cases reported

Nearly 11,000 new COVID cases reported across Israel as infection declines slightly.

COVID-19 ward director: 'Profile of unvaccinated is concerning'

'All our young patients & 80% of those intubated are unvaccinated,' Prof. Dror Mevorach, director of Hadassah Ein Kerem's coronavirus ward.

Hasidic rebbe orders Hasidim to stay at home on Rosh Hashanah

Rebbe of Karlin Hasidic movement orders followers not to congregate for mass holiday prayers at his court.

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and older

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

'No restrictions at Kotel without the same for Temple Mount'

Ministers Elkin and Shaked vote against restrictions at Western Wall after their demand to restrict prayers on the Temple Mount was denied.

14-year-old girl hospitalized in serious condition with COVID

Teen has no background conditions, was not vaccinated as death toll from COVID surpasses 7,000.

Petah Tikvah distributes equipment for outdoor services

Following a successful pilot project during the last High Holy Days, Petah Tikvah is equipping residents for outdoor prayers again.

Coronavirus: Hasidic groups ban unvaccinated from synagogues

Hasidic sects publish announcement urging followers to get coronavirus vaccine - or not join community prayers on Rosh Hashanah.

Bennett approves: Up to 8,000 at Western Wall during Selichot

PM Naftali Bennett approves plan to limit number of visitors at Western Wall to 8,000 during Selichot prayers.

Education Minister: 'We can learn less chapters of the Bible'

At Education Committee meeting, Education Min. Shasha-Biton suggests 'learning less chapters of Bible, focusing more on the social aspect.'

Teachers Association weighing ban on unvaxxed, untested students

'We may announce that unvaccinated students cannot enter without a negative test,' Teachers Association head Ran Erez says.

Infection rate surges to highest level since 3rd lockdown

7.81% of COVID tests were positive Sunday, with 6,576 new cases reported. Number of seriously ill patients falls to 731.

Hasidic leader contracts coronavirus

Gerrer Rebbe contracts coronavirus during trip abroad, despite third dose of coronavirus vaccine.

'Don't start school year, we need to wait'

'I don't know what I'll do with my children, but it's not right for government to start school year on time,' says Dr. Shani Idan Reuven.

Delayed School Opening?

When will Israeli schools open? Final decision expected Monday

Prime Minister Bennett to convene final meeting on school openings, with Education Minister pressing to begin school year on time.

UAE to resume visas to fully vaccinated tourists

UAE will resume issuing visas to all tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday.

'We don't know how long booster shot will be effective'

'We're closely monitoring vaccine side-effects among young people,' says head of Health Ministry's public health services division.

1 in 12 tests comes back positive - is the 4th wave really over?

Number of seriously ill has risen to 751, number of ventilators up to 157.

Education Min. gets extra security amid death threats

'Agree to vaccinate kids in schools - or we will murder you.' Tel Aviv man indicted for threatening to murder minister over vaccine policies

Israel to offer 3rd shot to all ages, cuts Green Pass duration

Health Ministry announces booster shots will be available to all age groups eligible for first two shots. Green Pass duration to be cut.

Judge overturns DeSantis' ban on face masks in schools

A state judge ruled that the Florida Governor 'overstepped his authority' by trying to ban public schools from requiring face masks.

'The word I chose was not a good one'

Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton acknowledges that using the word "crime" regarding COVID-19 vaccines in schools was wrong.

Interior Minister promises: 'No lockdown over Rosh Hashanah'

Interior Min. Ayelet Shaked promises there won't be a lockdown for Rosh Hashanah. 'We will all celebrate with our families.'

'Those who don't want to get vaccinated should sit at home'

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz explains decision to obligate teaching staff to follow the “green pass” regulations.

Senior Fatah official contracts COVID-19

The director of Fatah issued a Facebook statement asking those near him to get tested, and apologizing for having to cancel meetings.

Top Religious Zionist rabbi: I oppose coercion, not vaccination

Rabbi Dov Lior says that he condemns forcing people to get vaccinated, but not the vaccination itself.

'4th wave has stopped': Number of seriously ill patients falls

Hebrew University health officials say booster shot campaign has stopped fourth wave of COVID pandemic.

Israeli Researchers:

Study: Natural immunity 'stronger, longer' than vaccine immunity

New Israeli study shows recovered patients tended to have better outcomes than vaccine alone - though vaccine can enhance natural immunity.

'COVID-19 will not go away'

Member of team advising the Coronavirus Cabinet: I am in favor of opening the school year on time.

'The number of verified cases will go up'

Former Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health: Eventually, everyone will be sick or vaccinated or both.

Number of new coronavirus cases drops by over 1,000

Nearly 80,000 active coronavirus cases as number of new diagnoses daily drops from over 10,000 to 8,800, Health Ministry says.

Japan suspends COVID vaccinations due to contamination

Around 1.63 million vials of Moderna's vaccine, produced in Spain, found to be contaminated. No adverse effects reported so far.

Coronavirus czar: 'To stop spread, we need tougher restrictions'

'Coronavirus isn't airborne, it's passed by people who don't social distance, don't wear masks, and don't vaccinate,' coronavirus czar says.

Delta Air Lines: $200 insurance surcharge on unvaccinated staff

'Since the rise of the Delta variant, all Delta employees who have been hospitalized with COVID were not fully vaccinated,' says CEO.