Coronavirus

After COVID:

Health Minister announces end to indoor mask mandate

Israel to end requirement to wear masks indoors next week, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announces.

Have Fauci emails revealed what top scientist really knew?

Sky News host says the emials, 'tarnishes the halo of Fauci who was treated as a secular saint by so many lefties in the United States...'

Starting today: COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents

Vaccination campaign for teens aged 12-15 will be officially launched at the four HMOs.

US COVID-19 at lowest rate in a year

A heavy vaccination campaign is helping the United States get safely back to normal.

Prayer in honor of children returning to synagogues

With corona restrictions lifted, Tzohar drafts special prayer for the return of children to the synagogues

Sen. Kennedy on COVID: Suspicious facts have existed from day 1

Louisiana Republican speaks to Hannity on coronavirus origins.

Health Ministry: COVID vaccine linked to heart inflammation

As Israel prepares mass vaccination of teenagers, Health Ministry report finds vaccine likely the cause of hundreds of cases of myocarditis

Health Ministry: 35 new coronavirus cases

Number of new coronavirus cases rises as number of serious cases continues to drop, Health Ministry data shows.

Post COVID:

Israel ends most coronavirus restrictions

Limits on unvaccinated lifted and most COVID restrictions ended as 'green tag', 'purple tag' rules expire. But indoor mask mandate remains.

Study: People infected with COVID are likely immune for life

New research suggests even people with mild cases of COVID develop long-lasting immunity to coronavirus - despite decline in antibodies.

Single-digit number of new coronavirus cases

Health Ministry reports less than 10 new coronavirus cases, says 0.0% of coronavirus tests came back positive.

Nashville shop apologizes for 'Not Vaxxed' yellow Jewish stars

Hat shop in Nashville advertises yellow Star of David which reads 'Not Vaccinated', sparking controversy.

Egypt to lift COVID-19 restrictions

Egypt will lift restrictions imposed to curb spread of coronavirus as of Tuesday.

CDC: 294,928,850 vaccine doses administered

The US has administered 294,928,850 doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Sunday morning and distributed 366,316,945 doses.

Date set for start of vaccines for teens

Vaccination campaign for 12-to-15-year-olds set to begin next Sunday. The vaccines will be given in schools and HMOs.

'How do you know China didn't lie to us?' Kennedy grills Fauci

Sen. Kennedy attempted to get an insight on why the US was funding Wuhan lab studies.

Watch: Russia begins inoculation campaign for home pets

Sources in Russia are claiming animals can get vaccinated for COVID-19 and many are lining up to have their pets protected.

Wuhan leak: 'Yesterday's conspiracy theory now highly likely'

It appears that the Wuhan Lab Leak theory which liberals shunned as recently as a few days ago is now perfectly feasible.

This Jewish group is helping children cope with the pandemic

With kids’ mental health suffering due to pandemic, Jewish experts step up help.

Coronavirus: Russia and Argentina declared 'red' countries

Restrictions on travel to and from seven countries extended as Health Ministry adds two more countries to 'red' list.

Israel to sell 2,000 ventilators

Israel to sell off extra & unused medical equipment purchased for use during coronavirus pandemic.

Australian state of Victoria enters 7-day lockdown

Latest outbreak traced to a single breach of quarantine, with current variant described as five times more contagious than previous ones.

FDA authorizes antibody treatment for COVID-19

FDA gives emergency use authorization to Sotrovimab for treating mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in people aged 12 years and older.

Israel believes Nasrallah has COVID

Israeli intelligence believes Hezbollah leader's health is deteriorating after he struggles to speak during warning address.

Health Ministry: Green Pass, Purple Badge to be removed June 1

Edelstein says restrictions will be lifted on June 1, as Health Ministry seeks to extend validity of "Coronavirus Law" to March 31, 2022.

Study: Most Israeli parents want to vaccinate their children

Majority of parents want to vaccinate their children against coronavirus, just 6.3% refuse, study shows.

El Al to refund customers whose flights were canceled

El Al: Refunds for customers whose flights were canceled during the coronavirus pandemic to be completed in June.

COVID-19 test at Ben Gurion Airport to cost 140 shekels

Starting in June, all those landing in Israel will be required to pay for a COVID-19 test, which had been free until this point.

White House says half of US adults fully vaccinated

US to reach major milestone in fight against the coronavirus today, White House official says.

'If we have small classes, we can close the gap in six weeks'

Yaffa Ben David, Sec. Gen. of Israel Teachers Union: Schools received no information on 'summer school' program, teachers need vacation.

Health Ministry: 100 coronavirus patients hospitalized

Health Ministry updates show 55 coronavirus patients in serious condition, 40 on ventilators.

Thailand to drop quarantine requirement for Israelis

Israelis, including children, to be able to enter Thailand without quarantine, Thailand's Tourism Ministry says.

Canada: 'Still learning' if vaccinated people can spread COVID

"We’re still learning if vaccinated individuals can carry and spread the virus to others," says Canadian federal health agency.

Israel to lift all COVID restrictions by June 1

Indoor mask wearing and international travel restrictions the only measures to remain in place.

Was COVID grown in a laboratory?

3 workers from Wuhan Institute of Virology were hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms a month before the first reported case.

Michigan governor busted for breaking self-imposed COVID rules

Democratic politicians continuing violations of their own rules throughout the country as voters lose trust in elected officials.

Less than 60 coronavirus patients in serious condition

Health Ministry announces: 27 new coronavirus cases, 500 active cases throughout Israel.

Coronavirus: Vaccines for teens - in the first week of June

'Infection rate very low, no justification for continued restrictions,' coronavirus czar Prof. Ash says.

Study: Coronavirus pandemic exacerbated troubles of poorest

New research debunks theory that poor people suffered the least due to lack of disruption to their monthly living stipends.

After COVID:

Israel to end most coronavirus restrictions on June 1st

Health Minister announces plans to let restrictions on public activity and gatherings expire.

Sen. Kennedy on Dr. Fauci: 'He seems confused'

Sen. Kennedy told CDC Director Dr. Fauci "seemed confused" regarding US funding for COVID research.

CDC investigating potential heart problems following vaccine

CDC investigating small number of young adults and adolescents who may have experienced heart problems following COVID-19 vaccine.

EU to reopen borders to fully vaccinated travellers

EU diplomats also agree to increase the level of new cases a country can hit before being declared unsafe.

Fewest coronavirus deaths in almost a year

Just 22 new cases of COVID diagnosed in Israel, with number of hospitalized patients continuing to sink.

Biden: 'Donating vaccines will prepare us for next crisis'

Biden was recorded mistakenly saying that providing COVID vaccines to other nations would, prepare the country for its "next crisis."

Biden: 'Million shots in the arms of my first 100 Days'

Biden seemed to slip up while parading his successes in America's COVID vaccination drive.

CDC: Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask

Biden welcomes CDC’s directive as "a great day for America in our long battle with the coronavirus".

The triple threat of coronavirus

A new study exposes how SARS-CoV-2 tampers with the cell's hardware to outsmart the immune system.

Watch: Rand Paul grills Dr. Fauci on aid for Wuhan lab

During a Senate hearing, Gov. Paul accused Fauci of assisting the Chinese lab advance its unethical testing.

Watch: America begins vaccinating 12-15-year-olds

The campaign is to go national following FDA approval.

FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for 12–15-year-olds

Food and Drug Administration lowers the age that people can receive Pfizer's vaccine in the US to 12.

Report: China discussed weaponizing biological warfare

According to Australian media reports citing the State Dept, China discussed weaponizing COVID as early as 2015.

Psaki explodes on reporter: 'You've had plenty of time'

White House spokesperson ran out of patience when asked about NIH funding for Wuhan lab which officials have blamed for spread of COVID.

Coronavirus czar: 'Too early to travel abroad'

'In most countries in Europe and outside Europe, infection rates are still high,' coronavirus czar Prof. Ash warns.

He became a lone soldier, then lost both his parents to COVID-19

Thiago Benzecry left Brazil to become a lone soldier in Israel. He didn't know he would never see his parents alive again.

Fauci: COVID-19 surge in fall and winter is 'unlikely'

US top infectious diseases expert: The fact that we have vaccines right now is really a game changer.

Family evades quarantine, spreading Chilean mutation in Israel

24 encounters with Israeli citizens suspected. Incident is being investigated by Police.

Biden snaps at reporter for questioning his mask wearing

Asked why he still wears a mask despite being vaccinated, Biden snapped at reporter, only to claim he was 'just joking' seconds later.

Italy considering dropping quarantine rules for Israel

Italy hoping to drop quarantine requirement for visitors from the rest of the European Union, Britain and Israel by mid-May.

New summer camp to bar anyone vaccinated from attending

A survivalist summer camp for Orthodox Jews is planned for New York — and vaccinated folks aren’t invited.