Coronavirus

Virus expert: 'Vaccinate as many people as quickly as possible'

UK medical lecturer says mass vaccination the only way out of COVID crisis, predicts vast majority will agree to go through with it.

Sassover Rebbe cites Rabbi Elyashiv, warns against COVID vaccine

"Rabbi Elyashiv said of another drug, 'How can we take responsibility for something that's only been around for a year or two?'"

Shaare Zedek director: COVID vaccine is safe, period

Prof. Marin has already been vaccinated & calls on general public to follow suit.

No visitors from UK, Denmark, and South Africa

Coronavirus Cabinet rules that all returnees from the UK, Denmark, and South Africa must isolate.

CDC: 2.3% of Americans receiving COVID vaccine had adverse event

By December 18th, 215,362 people received vaccine, of them, 5,052 developed adverse effects.

Returnees from UK to be sent to COVID hotels

Defense Ministry acts to quarantine people returning from countries where new, more contagious strain of coronavirus has been discovered.

Minister Elkin against PR photos of vaccinating officials

Minister Ze'ev Elkin: 'Bypassing vaccination queue under umbrella of PR campaign hurts public trust'

5,000 documents show how China covered up COVID-19 outbreak

Trove of leaked documents show how China suppressed information of death of doctor who revealed COVID-19 to the world.

Ministers to decide on new restrictions

Corona Cabinet to convene to discuss new restrictions.

Vaccination campaign kicks off

Medical personnel and at-risk populations to be first to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Jeremy Corbyn's brother compares COVID vaccine to Holocaust

Group of brother of former Labour leader distributing leaflets comparing COVID-19 vaccination program to Auschwitz atrocities.

Dutch government temporarily bans flights from UK

Dutch government bans all passenger flights from Britain until January 1 after finding case of new coronavirus strain.

CDC advisory panel recommends Moderna vaccine

Panel of advisers to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vote to push forward with Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use.

Global coronavirus cases surpass 75 million

Europe remains the region with the most cases followed by North America.

Anti-vaxxers' new claim: Netanyahu took placebo

Anti-vaccine activists claim Sheba Dir. Gen. was caught on tape asking for PM's 'placebo' vaccine, when all he asked for was a 'flask'.

MK Bitan's condition continues to be critical

On medical staff recommendation, MK David Bitan continues to be connected to ventilator and communicates with surroundings.

Watch: UK's Johnson announces restrictions following new strain

PM Johnson provides update on the latest Corona developments & new health restrictions following emergence of new coronavirus strain.

Watch: PM Netanyahu vaccinates

Prime Minister and Health Minister at Sheba Hospital: 'to set example and encourage general public to get vaccinated.'

Doctors oppose restrictions:

100 doctors vs gov policy: 'Insanity, no medical justification'

More than 100 doctors attack government COVID-19 policy.

Government plans to tackle issue of 20% willingness to vaccinate

Arutz Sheva asks Health Ministry Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Advisory Committee member to clarify strategy to improve willingness to vaccinate

Ventilator explodes, killing 9 in Turkey

At least nine COVID patients killed in Turkey after oxygen tank explodes in intensive care unit where hospitalized.

FDA approves Moderna vaccine for emergency use

US Food and Drug Administration makes drug giant's vaccine second approved for use in United States.

Macron: 'Negligence and bad luck' led to my getting COVID

French President says he is suffering from headaches, fatigue and a dry cough but is doing fine and will be back soon.

Health Ministry defines all countries as 'red'

The move means Israelis returning from any country in the world will be forced into isolation for 10 days.

Biden to receive coronavirus vaccine on Monday

US President-elect and his wife Jill Biden will receive their first doses of the vaccine in public.

Watch: VP Pence publicly receives Covid vaccine

US Vice President Mike Pence receives the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine during a public event.

2,809 new coronavirus infections, positivity rate rises to 3.6%

Percentage of tests coming back positive continues to rise as Israel moves closer to infection rate level gov't says requires lockdown.

Biden adviser tests positive for COVID-19

Rep. Cedric Richmond will self-isolate for 14 days. Biden himself tested negative.

FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

Federal panel of outside experts recommends that FDA move forward with emergency authorization for the Moderna vaccine.

Gaza braces for record high in coronavirus infections

The 'Ministry of Health' in Gaza estimates that in the coming weeks, the number of virus infections will see a significant rise.

Macron contracts Coronavirus as other EU leaders self-isolate

CBS News reports French President Macron infected with coronavirus, reporting 'mild symptoms' after conference with other European leaders.

Alarming rise in morbidity in haredi sector

Health Ministry Director of Public Health warns of threefold increase in rate of positive coronavirus tests in haredi community.

Israel: 4,485 students, 916 teaching staff infected with COVID

4,485 students have tested positive for the virus along with 916 teaching staff employees.

Rabbi Cherlow slams campaign to pay celebrities to be vaccinated

Head of ethics department at Tzohar rabbinical organization says medical staff, at-risk groups must get vaccine before persuading the public

Hospital director:

'The plague will never end if we are not vaccinated'

Assuta Medical Center director Prof. Shuki Shemer slams failure to quarantine visitors to Israel, says he will get vaccinated on Sunday.

Shaarei Tzedek COVID ward becomes vaccine compound

9 months after first COVID-19 patient arrived at Shaarei Tzedek Medical Center, the hospital has begun a pilot to vaccinate its staff.

Vaccination drive may start as early as Monday

At-risk groups to begin receiving vaccines as country fears third lockdown is imminent due to rising number of cases.

Deri: We're on our way to new restrictions

Israel will enter a "tightened restraint" next week: Markets, malls and shops will be closed.

'The vaccine is excellent - but it does not solve everything'

Doctor explains the unknowns about the coronavirus vaccine.

Pompeo quarantining after coming in contact with COVID carrier

US Secretary of State quarantining but has been tested and is negative for coronavirus, says State Department.

Biden and Pence to receive coronavirus vaccine

US President-elect to receive COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next week, while Pence plans to receive his on Friday.

European rabbis: Don't delay, get vaccinated

Leaders of Conference of European Rabbis call on communities on the continent: Listen to the doctors and get vaccinated against coronavirus.

Alaskan health worker suffers severe reaction to Pfizer vaccine

Alaskan woman suffers anaphylactic reaction within minutes of receiving vaccine.

Who will be vaccinated first?

Medical workers, nursing home residents at top of list to get COVID-19 vaccine, pregnant women, children at bottom of list.

Prof. Yoram Lass:

'Either there's no plague, or they tested the wrong population'

Former Health Ministry Director: 'No convincing evidence mortality dropped for simple reason no one died from COVID-19 in entire sample.'

Health Minister: Spreaders of fake news have no conscience

Edelstein promises: "We'll monitor everyone who gets the vaccine to make sure they're okay."

Crooks and COVID, a winning combination

FBI investigating numerous cases of citizens being duped into divulging information in return for promise of a vaccine.

It's back to lockdown... 2,862 new COVID diagnoses

All retail to shut, schools to remain open in green & yellow areas.

US authorizes first rapid at-home COVID-19 test

The test, made by California-based Ellume, is available over-the-counter and produces a result in around 20 minutes.

The Corona Vaccine, purposeful lies vs. hard scientific facts

A guide for the perplexed: debunking false posts on the web, with explanations of the vaccine and answers to frequent questions. Op-ed.

Fifty doctors arrive from abroad to help out in COVID crisis

Israel Experience Doctors' Program brings qualified doctors to Israel, prepares them for licensing, & teaches them Hebrew.

Health Minister: 'We're going to shut stores again'

"Effects of vaccination program won't be felt till March. We're just a week away from harsher restrictions."

COVID Czar: We need to persuade people this vaccine is safe

Prof. Ash insists side-effects are minimal, normal life will only resume if enough people get the shot.

Health Ministry: 2,279 new Covid diagnoses

2,279 test positive out of 72,423 test results received yesterday. 344 people listed in serious condition.

Who is responsible for vaccine damages? Not the government...

Health funds threaten not to start vaccinating until government promises to assume responsibility.

MK Bitan's wife: He is moved by all the wishes

Hagit Bitan, wife of Likud MK who is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, optimistic over his chances of recovery.

'The vaccine is safe. Get vaccinated'

Coronavirus czar meets head of Israel Association of Family Physicians ahead of vaccination campaign.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths

Over the last two weeks, Johns Hopkins University has often registered more than 2,500 deaths a day.

Vaccination campaign to begin next Wednesday

Only 313,000 vaccines currently in Israel. Number expected to increase to nearly 4 million by year's end.

Report: 75% of Israelis intend to refuse vaccination

Polls indicate up to 75% of Israelis planning to refuse inoculation, Health Min. offering incentives to offset citizens' concerns.