Coronavirus

New research provides insight into how cytokine storm develops

Bar-Ilan University: Understanding molecular interactions might be a target of precision medicine for treating severe COVID-19 cases.

Less than 100 coronavirus patients on ventilators

Health Ministry reports 111 new coronavirus cases as number of patients on ventilators drops to two digits.

2nd round of vaccinations to include children

Netanyahu announced the purchase of millions of additional doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines ahead of 2nd round of COVID boosters.

COVID fatality rate falls to lowest level since June 2020

148 new cases of COVID identified, as number of new fatalities plummets to lowest level since last June.

Israel trying to cancel order for AstraZeneca COVID vaccines

Amid concerns over the safety of the Oxford - AstraZeneca vaccine, Israel tries to cancel order for 10 million doses.

How Israel's demographic diversity won it Pfizer's COVID vaccine

Netanyahu convinced Pfizer's CEO to use Israel as test case for COVID vaccine, citing its large immigrant population.

EU: We'll have enough vaccine doses for adults by mid-July

Senior EU official says there will be enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to cover 70 percent of adult population by mid-July.

Ahead of Lag Ba'omer, PM Netanyahu meets haredi MKs

Police have not yet been issued updates on restrictions on gatherings in Meron over Lag Ba'omer, UTJ MKs say.

Israeli FM: 'Iran undermining stability in entire Middle East'

Israeli FM Gabi Ashkenazi meets British Min. for Cabinet Office Michael Gove to speak about coronavirus management and the Iranian threat,

New study shows IVF less effective after coronavirus

New research by Sheba Medical Center shows significant drop in quality of embryos obtained after one partner contracts coronavirus.

COVID infections continue to fall two weeks after Passover

No bump in infections two weeks after Passover, with just 129 new cases of coronavirus detected Monday, as infection rate falls to 0.3%.

PA receives 72,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

The shipment is part of the international COVAX initiative.

Will dogs detect COVID-19 in Israel?

Arutz Sheva, in an exclusive interview, spoke with Yekutiel Ben Yakov of the Israel Dog Unit about his "Coronadogs" who can smell COVID-19.

Israel, Pfizer reach agreement for millions of vaccines in 2022

New vaccines will ensure Israeli population maintains immunity against the coronavirus for the future.

Ben Gurion Airport planning for Indian variant

Transportation Min. requests information on changes in protocol required to prevent Indian coronavirus mutation from spreading in Israel.

Education Minister: Over 200,000 students immune to coronavirus

Education Min. Gallant says estimated 80% of students in grades 11, 12, have received at least first dose of coronavirus vaccine.

Coronavirus czar: Israel negotiating for millions more vaccines

'We're waiting for FDA approval, vaccine seems safe and effective for children,' Prof. Nachman Ash says.

Just 141 new COVID cases

Number of hospitalized coronavirus patients falls to 323, with 193 in serious condition - the lowest level since July.

Who will teach the students during July?

Israel extended the school year through July, but it is not clear who will teach the classes - or how many hours a week class will be held.

Fauci: Johnson & Johnson vaccine likely to resume this week

FDA recently announced the suspension of the use of the vaccine due to blood clots.

Half of Americans have been vaccinated against COVID

Nearly 1/3 of American adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID, with half having received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Netanyahu stresses caution as restrictions are lifted

Netanyahu: "We will need more vaccines. I am working on it".

Some Israelis hesitant to ditch masks, even after mandate ends

Israel's outdoor mask mandate ended Sunday - but not everyone is rushing to ditch the face masks they've been required to wear the past year

Sniffer dogs to identify COVID patients entering Israel?

Israel Dog Unit asks for permission to use sniffer dogs to identify COVID patients at airport, borders following successful pilot in US.

Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million

An average of more than 12,000 deaths from COVID-19 were recorded globally every day in the past week, according to AFP tally.

Coronavirus czar: 'Indian mutation may be vaccine-resistant'

Indian coronavirus mutation has 'several signs' that are 'not good,' show it may be vaccine-resistant, coronavirus czar Prof. Ash says.

Number of new coronavirus cases rises over 100

More Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus as number of seriously ill patients continues to decline.

Health Ministry finalizes repeal of mask laws

New relaxations in mask laws are coming as of Sunday.

COVID-19 Indian mutation discovered in Israel

Seven cases of the Indian mutation have been found among travellers returning to Israel from abroad.

Schools to fully reopen on Sunday

As Israeli schools reopen without capsules, mask-wearing, personal hygiene, and social distancing guidelines remain in place.

Less than 100 new coronavirus cases diagnosed

Health Ministry reports 0.7% positive test results, less than 100 new coronavirus cases.

Yeshiva University makes pandemic change permanent

Yeshiva University plans to eliminate in-person Hebrew courses indefinitely.

Pfizer CEO: 3rd vaccine dose may be necessary after 12 months

Albert Bourla says people may have to receive the COVID vaccine every year to ensure immunity remains.

Starting Sunday: Face masks not required outdoors in Israel

Health Ministry drops requirement to wear face masks in public in outdoor areas, effective Sunday.

Europe COVID death toll crosses 1 million

World Health Organization reports Europe has seen over one third of global COVID-19 deaths, still sees high infection rate.

Pfizer CEO: I take immense pride in Israel

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: Together we are demonstrating that through mass vaccination we can defeat the COVID-19 pandemic and save lives.

Fewest seriously ill COVID patients since July 2020

Coronavirus infection rate sinks to lowest level since May 2020, with total number of COVID hospitalizations continuing to drop.

Fauci on Johnson & Johnson blood clots: 'Rare event'

Dr. Anthony Fauci explains why some 'rare' adverse reactions didn't show up on clinical trials.

Date set for allowing vaccinated tourists into Israel

Health Min. Edelstein, Tourism Min. Farkash-Hacohen, agree to allow groups of vaccinated tourists into Israel, beginning next month.

FDA suspends use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine over blood clots

CDC to meet tomorrow to discuss rare side effect of Johnson and Johnson vaccine after 6 women develop blood clots, 1 dies.

Less than 3,370 active coronavirus cases in Israel

Number of coronavirus patients on ventilators drops by 12 - with just 5 deaths.

Europe surpasses one million coronavirus deaths

The death toll stands at 1,000,288, the highest of any global region.

Government approves: Schools will fully reopen on Sunday

If student tests positive for the virus, all the students in his class and the teachers will be tested before returning to school.

Schools to reopen fully without learning capsules under new plan

Health Ministry pushing plan to permit full in-person studies for entire education system, without separate learning 'capsules'.

Nearly 6,300 dead of coronavirus

Over 250 coronavirus patients in serious condition as number of dead reaches nearly 6,300.

German far-right party to campaign for end to COVID restrictions

Germany's AfD party has a history of controversial statements, particularly surrounding the Holocaust.

Iran goes into new lockdown amid fourth COVID-19 wave

Most shops closed and offices restricted to one-third capacity in cities declared as “red-zones.”

Health Ministry: 4,004 active coronavirus cases nationwide

Health Min. data shows 0.6% of coronavirus tests are positive, 221 new cases diagnosed.

New study shows vaccine effective against South African variant

Study from TA University, Clalit Research Institute, shows Pfizer vaccine protects, but less, against South African coronavirus strain.

EU reviews Johnson & Johnson vaccine after blood clots

Europe's drug regulator reviewing rare blood clots in four people in the US who received Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer said to have warned Israel: Pay up or no vaccines

TV report says Pfizer has suspended delivery of 700,000 vaccines to Israel due to Israel's delayed payment.

Pfizer seeks FDA approval to vaccinate adolescents

Pfizer asks Food and Drug Administration to expand the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents aged 12 to 15.

Just 209 new cases of COVID diagnosed

Number of seriously ill coronavirus patients falls to 276, out of a total of 429 hospitalizations. Just 0.5% of tests returning positive.

Coronavirus Czar: If all goes well we can reopen in a month

Prof. Nachman Ash says Health Ministry delaying reopening education system as a precaution to prevent an outbreak in schools.

NY Holocaust memorial to pay tribute to COVID-19 victims

Living memorial to Holocaust marks Yom Hashoah by remembering survivors who lost their lives from 2020 to the present.

Canines vs. coronavirus

The Miami Heat has started using dogs to check for COVID-19 carriers at its games. Could Israel use them to help reopen the skies?

EU medical watchdog says AstraZeneca vaccine causes blood clots

UK stops providing AstraZeneca vaccine to people under 30 after EMA says vaccine has rare blood clot side effect.

Muslim Arab nurse to light Independence Day torch

Maheer Ibrahim, Muslim nurse who said 'Shema' with coronavirus patient, offered honor of lighting Independence Day torch.

COVID infection rate falls to lowest level since May 2020

0.5% of COVID tests are positive, as the number of coronavirus patients continues to fall, including 309 in serious condition.

Health Ministry okays vaccine for teens with medical conditions

Health Ministry approves provision of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for those ages 12-15 who have pre-existing conditions.