Coronavirus

FDA to approve vaccines for children ages 6 and under?

Moderna officials say the new vaccine will undergo thorough testing before being administered to children.

Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19

Vice President Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and is in isolation at her residence.

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Shanghai residents rebel after being locked into their homes

Residents of the capital city, with a population of 25 million, are venting their anger at government anti-COVID policies.

Pfizer seeks FDA approval for boosters for children

Pfizer and BioNTech submits application to FDA requesting authorization to administer booster dose to children aged 5-11.

Last week's global COVID death toll was lowest ever

Speaking at a media briefing, WHO head announces just 15,000 deaths last week across the world.

Coronavirus infection coefficient nearing 1

Number of new cases rises above 4,000 as infection coefficient heads towards 1.0.

Cases of new COVID variant found in Israel

3 people returning to Israel from abroad found to have new BA4 variant which is causing a surge of cases in South Africa.

COVID-19 infection coefficient rises, number of new cases drops

Less than 6% of coronavirus tests turn out positive, as number of hospitalized coronavirus patients remains relatively stable.

Watch: Passengers 'rejoice' as masks come off mid-flight

Many Americans say they still prefer to wear protective masks to ensure their wellbeing.

Tucker: Psaki is a ‘dedicated enemy of human happiness’

Tucker criticized the White House spokeswoman for voicing 'disappointment' with a federal judge who struck down the mask mandate in the U.S.

US government appeals court ruling which lifted mask mandate

The move comes after a judge struck down the COVID-19 mask mandate, stating that it exceeded the CDC's statutory authority.

Top doctor says push to cancel all restrictions is 'premature'

'A portion of the population has already decided that coronavirus is no longer here, that is not completely true,' Prof. Mevorach says.

Coronavirus: Infection coefficient once again on the rise

Health Ministry reports slight rise in number of new COVID-19 cases, along with significant rise in infection coefficient.

Israel cancels indoor mask requirement

PM Bennett, Health Min. Horowitz, cancel requirement to wear masks indoors, other than in places with high likelihood of infection.

Former COVID-19 czar calls on government to remove restrictions

Prof. Gamzu, former coronavirus czar, calls on gov't to cancel COVID-19 restrictions, claims US does not require pre-entry COVID-19 tests.

Watch: Shanghai residents removed from their homes

Residents of Shanghai are furious after the government converted residential buildings into quarantine centers housing COVID-19 patients.

Barry Manilow tests positive for COVID, will miss musical debut

Singer Barry Manilow tested positive for COVID-19, preventing him from attending the New York premier of his musical “Harmony.”

China vows stiff punishments for lockdown violators

Authorities warned that anyone violating the latest lockdown in Shanghai will be dealt with 'strictly' amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.

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Residents of locked down Shanghai screaming from their balconies

Millions of residents of the country's financial hub have been on lock down for a week and apparently can't take it any longer.

Ahead of Passover, number of new COVID-19 cases still declining

Less than 10% of tests positive as infection coefficient drops to lowest since February.

Boris Johnson to be fined after admitting to lockdown parties

Britain's Prime Minister is to be fined for throwing parties at his formal residence during strict lockdowns in the country.

Israeli researchers tout 'healthy weapon' against COVID

Peas and Pumpkins to battle coronavirus? Team at Tel Aviv University say supplements based on fruits, vegetables can protect against COVID.

Watch: China imposes draconian 'Zero Covid' measures in Shanghai

For over two weeks China’s capital city, Shanghai, has been locked down, with about 26 million people trapped in their apartments.

Queen Elizabeth says COVID left her 'tired and exhausted'

Queen Elizabeth II describes COVID-19, says she was "very tired and exhausted" after she caught the virus earlier this year.

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Fears for Biden's health after Pelosi contracts COVID-19

After Pelosi, who tested positive for the virus was seen kissing the President during a White House event, doctors fear for Biden's health.

Top official: 'No reason to close schools'

'From the moment we had the coronavirus vaccines, there's no reason to close schools,' Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis says.

New study

Antibody levels insignificant for protection against COVID

Trial participants, all healthcare workers, with fewer titers didn't contract COVID while those with more did.

COVID czar predicts:

'The indoor mask mandate will be lifted this summer'

Professor Salman Zarka also predicts an increase in cases following the holidays of Passover and Ramadan.

US Attorney General tests positive for COVID-19

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo earlier also tested positive for the virus using an at-home antigen test.

Number of critical, intubated COVID-19 patients rises

Health Ministry reports slight drop in number of new coronavirus cases, alongside significant rise in number of critical cases,

Study:

Fourth vaccine improves protection by a factor of about 3

Data from Israel finds fourth vaccine dose improves protection against severe disease in persons aged over 60 by a factor of about three.

Number of serious, intubated, COVID-19 patients declining

Fourteen COVID-19 deaths in two days, as number of new cases stabilizes.

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Number of new cases remains high as coefficient drops

As Israel gears up for Passover, COVID-19 infection coefficient continues its drop.

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Man gets dozens of COVID vaccines in order to sell forged passes

60-year-old man allegedly got 90 shots in order to sell forged vaccination cards to people not wanting to get vaccinated themselves.

Watch: Wild animals vaccinated for COVID-19

Researchers are looking into the possibility of animals passing on the COVID-19 virus to humans.

Number of new COVID-19 cases drops

Health Ministry: Over 12,000 new coronavirus cases, infection coefficient continues to decline.

Watch: Kamala Harris's 'word salad' to Jamaican leaders

Some viewers questioned whether Harris was trying to avoid sending the island nation aid money with her 'endless rhetoric.'

Shanghai on lockdown: ‘Like living in a cage’

China's latest COVID-19 lockdown has some residents angry with the government's response.

Nearly 15,600 new COVID-19 cases

Percentage of positive cases remains high, as infection coefficient continues its drop.

COVID-19 booster essential, even among recovered individuals

Joint Bar-Ilan University, Ziv Medical Center, study challenges assumption that two doses are sufficient for those with hybrid immunity.

Health Min. official: Coronavirus pandemic may be subsiding

Prof. Nachman Ash, Health Min. Dir. Gen., says infection rate likely to remain at several thousand daily.

PM Bennett tests positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister is feeling well, office says.

COVID cases still rising but number of seriously ill stable

Prof. Nachman Ash: "We'll be able to lift face mask requirements soon."

Coronavirus outbreak:

Infection coefficient to continue dropping?

Over 11,600 new coronavirus cases, 20.04% of tests turn out positive, Health Ministry says.

Health Ministry: Over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases

Number of hospitalized patients drops, as number of critically ill, intubated, remains stable with a slight rise.

Expert:

'We are not as afraid of COVID-19'

Prof. Galia Rahav of Sheba Hospital: The virus is sophisticated and knows how to change itself.

Further relaxation of Israel's COVID policies is delayed

PM Bennett and Health Min. Horowitz, hold discussion with the HMO directors general.

Over 13,000 new COVID cases:

'Anyone who didn't get COVID yet - will be infected'

A full 19.08% of COVID-19 tests are positive, 301 coronavirus patients are hospitalized across Israel.

Why are children at less risk from COVID?

Less than 1 in 20,000 children die with COVID and almost all of them have significant comorbidities.

White House press secretary again tests positive for COVID-19

Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19 one day before Biden is scheduled to depart for a trip to Brussels and Warsaw.

Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19

Former Secretary of State says she has mild cold symptoms but is otherwise feeling fine.

COVID infection rate rises to highest level in a month

14,460 new cases of COVID diagnosed across Israel in a single day, with most cases reported among the vaccinated.

Israel's COVID-19 outbreak:

Nearly 13,000 new cases diagnosed within 24 hours

Number of ECMO, intubated, COVID-19 patients rises, along with lagging indicators and real-time number of new cases.

Coronavirus outbreak:

Infection coefficient rises above one

Coronavirus infection trend reverses, as number of new infections rises above 7,000.

Moderna seeks authorization for fourth booster

Moderna asks FDA to authorize fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as booster dose for all adults.

Coronavirus outbreak?

Estimate: Infection coefficient to rise above one next week

Health Ministry announces 6,738 new COVID-19 cases, 332 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in serious condition.

Study of 4th COVID vaccine shot shows only marginal efficacy

Initial spike in antibodies following shot did not translate into significantly greater protection, even after only a month.

PM holds consultation following increase in COVID-19 infection

PM, Health Minister respond to increase in COVID rates in several locations around the world. Mask mandates to continue for now.

One out of every nine people testing for coronavirus is positive

Infection coefficient continues to rise, nears one, as Purim approaches.

Two people infected with new 'mixed' Omicron subvariant

Health Ministry officials estimate new variant will not cause outbreak, Israel not at start of sixth wave.