News for Coronavirus Israeli study:3rd shot gives 10 times more antibodies protectionStudy at Israeli hospital shows COVID vaccine booster shot restores effectiveness against COVID to 95%. Men who dressed like Nazis in Dutch town apologizeTen men apologize after carrying out mock arrest of man wearing yellow star as part of rally against COVID-19 measures. Pfizer recommends COVID vaccine booster shots in FDA docsFDA releases documents showing Pfizer recommending administration of 3rd vaccine dose due to declining effectiveness of 1st doses. 'We regret not convincing him to get vaccine'We regret not managing to convince Hai to get coronavirus vaccine,' family of deceased activist says. 'This death could've been prevented.' Israel, European Union, agree to recognize coronavirus vaccine certificatesNew agreement will allow vaccinated Israelis to access European Green Pass, allowing access to restaurants, cultural centers, and more. 9,539 new COVID cases, as number of seriously ill patients fallsInfection rate continues to decline along with the number of seriously ill COVID patients. Nineteen new COVID-related deaths since Tuesday. Israel won't have a fifth COVID wave, predicts health chiefHealth Ministry Director-General and former COVID czar Nachman Ash says COVID pandemic not likely to surge again. Chinese city on full shutdown after COVID outbreak detectedChina has been hit by a fresh outbreak of COVID with local authorities taking stringent measures to keep it from spreading.Dutch youths dress as Nazis in protest against COVID rulesTen people dressed as Nazis stage mock execution of Jew in protest against coronavirus restrictions in the Netherlands. 'We are in a race between infections and injections'Immunotherapy professor says COVID infections, deaths in Israel do not bode well for the coming future. 14% of Israelis returning from Uman infected with COVID-19The Health Ministry suspects dozens of forging their COVID documents in order to be permitted to return to Israel. Kosher restaurants fear losing customers over NYC vaccine mandateAs New York City vaccine mandate goes into effect, kosher restaurants fear losing customers - or getting fined for non-compliance.Brother of anti-vax activist who died of coronavirus begs: Go get vaccinated'Save your lives and the lives of those close to you - go get vaccinated,' urges Avi Shaulian, brother of deceased anti-vaccine activist. Prof. Nachman Ash: 'Coronavirus infection rates higher than we've ever seen'.'Downward trend at a standstill, but still no drop in the number of severely ill coronavirus patients,' Health Min. Director General says. Top doctor: 'All the patients in our coronavirus ward are unvaccinated''ICUs are flooded around the country, they've reached insufficiency,' says Beilinson Hospital's Dr. Noa Eliakim-Raz. Arabs throw fireworks at COVID testers in TayibehMedical staff performing COVID tests attacked by about 50 rioters. Police currently searching for perpetrators. Survey: 11% of Israeli children with COVID have symptoms after recoveringHealth Ministry survey finds thousands of children develop 'long COVID symptoms' after recovering from the disease Bennett: Get vaccinated and save livesPM notes 61 people under the age of 40 are currently in serious condition with COVID. 'None were vaccinated as required.'Three sisters die of coronavirus - in one week'They were clear-headed, independent, functioned without any limitations,' says urgent care doctor Dr. Wlaa Khajazi.Prominent anti-vaxxer dies of coronavirusHai Shaulian, an Israeli anti-vaxxer prominent on social media, dies of coronavirus after his condition deteriorated quickly. Rapid coronavirus tests to be distributed after holidaysMagen David Adom & local authorities will distribute coronavirus antigen tests in an attempt to reduce infections in schools after holidays. COVID infection rate drops to lowest level in a month7,686 new cases of COVID reported, while percent of tests returning positive falls from 6.57% to 5.24%. Number seriously ill patients falls. Report: Health Ministry fears rise of COVID 'infection parties'Phenomenon of parents trying to get their children infected with COVID to secure them Green Passports raises concerns among health experts.Over 1,600 Israelis returning from Uman test positive for COVIDNumber of Israelis returning from Uman testing positive for COVID soars to over 1,600. Need to go to the post office? Bring your vaccination cardCommunications Minister pushing plan to limit entry to post office branches to the vaccinated and people with recent COVID tests. Watch: Denmark lifts all COVID-19 restrictionsDenmark is the first EU member nation to lift all domestic pandemic restrictions.10,000 new COVID cases, Coefficient of infection risesNearly 700 patients remain in serious condition, death toll rises to 7,338. Biden on mask mandate: 'If you break the rules, be prepared to pay'President Biden warned vaccinated Americans facing bigger fines for failure to wear masks that harsher measures were on the way. Did Dr. Fauci lie about funding for research into gain-of-function?Fauci facing accusations of lying under oath while testifying about money spent on Chinese research that may have led to COVID outbreak. 'COVID wards can't cope with all the serious cases'Infectious disease expert Prof. Galia Rahav says fight to save patients in overcrowded wards makes her feel like Don Quixote. Coronavirus: Positivity rate rises to 6.57%Nearly 10,000 new coronavirus cases, with almost 700 in serious condition. Israel sends medical aid to VietnamThe Israeli ambassador to Vietnam today to deliver the first of a number of shipments of medical equipment to help Vietnam beat the virus. 7,813 new COVID cases as infection rate stabilizesNumber hospitalized and seriously ill patients plateaus following decline in infection rates. Death toll rises to 7,139.Police: 117 COVID-carriers returned from Uman with fake testsAfter authorities find large numbers of Israelis returning from Uman faked COVID tests, at least 117 test positive for the virus. Moderna developing single-dose COVID-19 and flu vaccineModerna says it is developing a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against COVID-19 and the flu. Biden mandates COVID-19 shots and testsBiden requires most federal employees to get vaccines, pushes large employers to have their workers vaccinated or tested. Bennett orders harsh measures against Uman COVID violatorsPM orders full enforcement against hundreds of Israelis who returned from Uman with fake COVID tests and spread the disease. Dozens of Uman returnees may have falsified COVID testsMagen David Adom says 10% of people returning from Uman tested positive for COVID. Police to charge those with fake tests. Italy: Police warn of armed anti-vaxxersEight people are under investigation for incitement to crime. 28-year-old unvaccinated new mother hospitalized with coronavirus in serious conditionMajority of pregnant, postpartum women hospitalized with coronavirus are unvaccinated, report says.Rabbi Tomer Ben-Shitrit, 39, dies of coronavirus over Rosh Hashanah holidayRabbi Tomer Ben-Shitrit, Assuta Ashdod Hospital's synagogue rabbi, dies of coronavirus at the age of 39. 3,247 coronavirus cases diagnosed in one day'We may need a fourth vaccine, but it will take more time than six months,' Prof. Arnon Ofek, Coronavirus Cabinet member, says. Israeli study links blood sugar level with COVID-19 risk - even in non-diabeticsResearch: Non-diabetic patients with high fasting sugar levels more likely to suffer severe COVID-19 than patients with lower sugar levels. WHO condemns wealthy nations' rush to hand out booster shotsWorld Health Organization again calls on countries to avoid giving out COVID-19 booster shots until the end of the year. MP Jeremy Hunt: 'We should learn from Israel and get on with booster jabs'British MP Jeremy Hunt urges Parliament to approve boosters. 'Israel shows booster program brings down hospitalizations in two weeks.'MDA teams in Uman report high percentage of positive testsMDA teams running the testing centers in Uman report a high percentage of positive COVID-19 test results. Infection coefficient drops below 1.0, in first since start of fourth waveUnvaccinated new mother, age 30, dies of coronavirus after giving birth to healthy daughter. Health Min: Prayers should be led by people who received booster shotHealth Ministry recommends only people who have received 3 vaccine doses lead Rosh Hashannah prayers or blow the shofar. Israel to partially drop ban on tourists later this monthAhead of Sukkot festival, Israel to begin allowing some tourists into the country.Military report: 91% of Israelis over 50 are vaccinated against corinavirusVaccine's influence felt in percentage of new cases in more and less vaccinated age groups, Military Intelligence Directorate says. Former Israeli COVID czar flouts COVID rules with Italy tripIchilov Hospital director and ex-COVID czar Roni Gamzu flies to Italy - despite Health Ministry ban. Rabbi okays use of COVID tests on Sabbath, holidaysIn halachic ruling, rabbi says it is permissible to use rapid home antigen COVID tests during the Sabbath and holidays. Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis: Here's why there are no restrictions'All of the government ministers were in favor of ending large gatherings,' says Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, Head of Public Health Services. Israel close to herd immunity, top health officials sayHerd immunity in a month? Health officials say Israel close to herd immunity thanks to recent spate of infections, booster shot campaign. Israel to advise FDA on booster shots as US mulls 3rd doseUS FDA to use data from Israel's booster shot campaign in deliberations on whether to authorize use of third dose of COVID jab. Public Health Chairman says 'side effects no worse than before'Chairman of the Association of Public Health Physicians in Israel: No need to worry about side effects of the third dose. Man assaults medical staffer who gave him positive COVID test resultStaffer needed medical treatment following assault. Suspect to be summoned for questioning once he recovers. |
