Coronavirus

US officials: No need for 3rd vaccine dose

Officials meet with Pfizer representatives, conclude no need for fully vaccinated citizens to get another jab at this time.

Study: Coffee offers protection against COVID-19

Newly-published study shows correlation between coffee consumption and reduced risk of symptomatic coronavirus.

Patent auditor: Nothing 'novel' about coronavirus

Dr. David Martin, founder of M-CAM innovation-monitoring company, tells German Corona Cmte alleged 'novelty' does not fit patent records.

Yitzhak and Rachel got vaccinated - but died of coronavirus

Yitzhak Naeh, 86, died of coronavirus despite being vaccinated. His wife Rachel, who was bedridden, died a few days later.

730 new COVID cases reported as infection rate rises

Percentage of tests returned positive rises to 1.33% with most new daily confirmed cases in over three months.

Natural infection vs vaccination: Which gives more protection?

Nearly 40% of new COVID patients were vaccinated - compared to just 1% who had been infected previously.

World Health Organization blasts plans for third dose of vaccine

WHO slams pharmaceutical companies over bid to push third dose of COVID vaccine. 'No indication 3rd dose is needed now.'

Britain to lift all remaining lockdown restrictions in a week

British PM says all remaining lockdown restrictions will be lifted despite rise in coronavirus cases.

AIPAC cancels 2022 policy conference due to pandemic

Pro-Israel lobby cancels 2022 annual policy conference, citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

FDA adds new warning on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

FDA says Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome.

At least 39 people killed in fire in coronavirus ward in Iraq

At least 39 people killed in fire in coronavirus ward in hospital in the southern city of Nasiryah.

Watch: What the U.S. can learn from Israel's handling of COVID

With Delta variant striking around the globe, Israel has been quick to reinstate virus restrictions while the U.S. and others lag behind.

Watch: Kamala Harris references Bible to encourage vaccinations

In a government-sponsored campaign encouraging COVID vaccinations, Harris makes her case using a common Biblical verse.

COVID Czar: No decision on 3rd vaccine yet

Prof. Nachman Ash says mistake in published data showed more negative COVID tests than were taken, artificially lowering positivity rate.

International company signs agreement on Israeli COVID vaccine

Israel Institute for Biological Research, NRx Pharmaceuticals signed MOU to complete trials and commercialize “BriLife” COVID vaccine.

Chechnya: Reports of police roundups, forced inoculation

Authorities in Russia's North Caucasus republic have warned that those refusing COVID vaccine will not receive virus treatment.

Couple dies from COVID days apart

Elderly couple had received both COVID vaccine doses.

All travellers to Israel now facing 24-hour quarantine

Both tourists & Israelis returning from trips abroad will have to submit a negative COVID test or face 24 hours in quarantine upon arrival.

3rd wave: Israel not likely to reopen country by Sept. 1st

Former MK says reopening of tourism to Israel likely to face additional delays as virus numbers on the rise.

Watch: Mass vaccinations in Tehran with 5th COVID wave expected

According to data from John Hopkins U, Iran registered over 10,000 new virus cases on Saturday alone.

COVID-19 in school: Nearly 23,000 teachers, students quarantined

Over 1,700 teachers and students test positive for coronavirus, sending nearly 23,000 into quarantine.

Health Ministry: Rise in percentage of positive tests

Number of coronavirus patients in serious condition rises - along with the percentage of people testing positive.

Survey: Israelis more concerned about Delta variant

Just 7% of Israelis certain they will travel abroad this summer, survey shows.

'Delta variant means we need a lot more people vaccinated'

Whether current measures stop outbreak 'really depends on the public's cooperation,' Health Min. Director General says.

Police raid 89 marijuana sites

Israeli officers map, mark, and destroy infrastrucutre at 89 smuggling sites.

Fauci: 'Too soon' to recommend a third shot

Top US infectious diseases expert says “it is entirely conceivable” that Americans will need a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

2 more countries on banned list, steep fine imposed on violators

Likud: "Israel is the only country in the world taking such a step, which we oppose."

Woman infected with 2 separate COVID variants dies in Belgium

Experts uncertain how co-infection impacts course of illness.

Health Minister: COVID is here to stay

"Government is taking steps to allow us to live our daily lives with coronavirus in the background."

Health Ministry concerned COVID shot ineffective against 'Delta'

Senior Health Ministry officials presented with data indicating correlation between early vaccination and Delta variant infection.

Smotrich lambasts government for failure to procure new vaccines

'Serious failure on the part of the government' that Israel is 'out of vaccines,' MK Smotrich says.

Health Ministry to recommend starting school year in capsules

Number of active coronavirus cases tops 4,000 after 531 new cases diagnosed in a single day.

Government to decide on possible holiday COVID restrictions

Government expected to decide next week on the next steps in fighting the latest resurgence of COVID-19 in Israel.

PM Bennett: We're looking into manufacturing vaccines in Israel

PM Bennett to propose formation of committee to seriously examine establishment of vaccine factory in Israel.

450 new coronavirus cases, 70 hospitalized

Number of new coronavirus cases drops below 500 for the first time in several days.

Tokyo Olympics to take place without spectators

Move comes following COVID-19 resurgence which has forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital.

Pfizer to seek authorization of booster of its COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer to ask US regulators to authorize booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine within the next month.

After report on discrepancies, number of serious patients drops

After report found discrepancies between official number of seriously ill COVID patients and hospital figures, Ministry's number drops.

'Israel is on the verge of lockdown without a change in policy'

Head of public health services in the Health Ministry expresses worry over rising cases, spread of Delta variant.

'Expect children under 12 to be vaccinated in November'

Bar Ilan University Immunotherapy Laboratory head explains process of clinical trials for children.

Two dead of coronavirus in one day

After two weeks of no coronavirus deaths, two men die of coronavirus within hours of each other.

Government preparing for lockdown during High Holidays

Document obtained from Prime Minister's Office reveals plans to impose stricter regulations over Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur.

Large discrepancies between COVID data from hospitals vs. govt

According to Health Ministry, there are 46 seriously ill patients in Israel's hospitals, but figures from hospitals themselves show just 27.

Prof. Barbash: Half of serious COVID-19 cases fully vaccinated

Former director-general of Health Ministry: 'We need lockdown before it's too late.'

Bus drivers request passengers wear masks - and are attacked

Confirmed coronavirus patients have used public transportation - but did they wear masks?

518 new coronavirus cases, 46 in serious condition

As number of serious cases continues to rise, Health Min. Horowitz warns restrictions may be unavoidable.

Israel to help Nepal deal with COVID-19 pandemic

Israel delivers aid to Nepal meant to help it in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic which has hit that country hard.

Marjorie Taylor Greene compares vaccine-pushing to brownshirts

'Biden pushing a vaccine that is not FDA approved shows COVID is a political tool used to control people,' Georgia Rep. Greene says.

New coronavirus variant discovered in Israel

New coronavirus variant raises concerns among Israeli health officials, report says.

Study: Pfizer less effective against Delta strain

An Israeli study found that the vaccine is substantially less effective against the more infectious delta strain, raising new questions.

Watch: Biden urges people to vaccinate, says virus still here

Biden encouraged Americans to vaccinate, warning that the Delta variant of the virus was more deadly and had been found in all states.

521 new COVID cases, infection rate stabilizes

Number of seriously ill COVID patients continues to tick upwards - but no new coronavirus-related fatalities.

Watch: Woman arrested for trying to extinguish Olympic flame

Police in Japan arrested a 53-year-old protesting the upcoming Olympic games in the country out of fear COVID will continue its spread.

Biden: 'We're going to go door-to-door' vaccinating people

Biden warns the government may have to go house-to-house 'offering' vaccines to people who have 'not received the information.'

Israel hits 4-month high of 500 new COVID-19 cases

The Corona Cabinet to convene tonight to weigh return of health safety guidelines in wake of latest upsurge in virus cases.

Plane carrying Israeli COVID vaccines leaves for South Korea

700,000 vaccines which will expire at the end of this month shipped to South Korea in an exchange deal.

'The vaccine's effectiveness is much lower than 95%'

Director of Jerusalem hospital laments Health Ministry's 'semi-apocalyptic vision' of COVID, says vaccine's effectiveness has dropped.

501 new COVID cases as infection rate continues to climb

No new COVID deaths in two weeks as number of seriously ill patients declines - despite continued rise in number of new cases.

For sale: Coronavirus test results - the way you want them

'No one has been caught until now and there's no chance it'll happen,' seller of fake covid-19 test results promises.

Britain to scrap some COVID restrictions

British PM announces laws requiring face masks and social distancing will be scrapped later this month.