News for Coronavirus Prof. Ran Balicer: 'We'll need a coronavirus booster shot, the question is when''No way to completely prevent entry of coronavirus variants, we need to manage risks - not prevent them entirely,' Prof. Ran Balicer says. Fauci: Israel the prototype of how to get COVID rightDr. Anthony Fauci says Israel's small size, ability to come together during a crisis helped Jewish State during coronavirus pandemic. Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for adolescentsCanada becomes first country to approve use of Pfizer COVID vaccine on children ages 12-15. Pfizer to apply for approval to vaccinate children aged 2-11Pfizer working on vaccine with longer refrigerator life, will apply for approval to vaccinate younger children this fall, CEO says. 72 new cases of COVID, 90 patients in serious conditionInfection rate remains stable at 0.2%, while number of active cases continues to decline. Health Ministry source: 'We may need to close everything - all at once'Senior Health Ministry source warns of 'significant' concern vaccine-resistant strains will enter Israel, forcing immediate closures. 3 Things Restaurants Must do to Survive the COVID-19 PandemicMany businesses have faced immense struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is no doubt that restaurants are among the worst hit. 'Vaccines dot gum' - Biden clarifies how to get COVID vaccinesPresident Biden made it abundantly clear how any American can get the vaccine - with a few gaffes along the way. Dutch party equates COVID measures to Nazism on national Holocaust remembrance dayForum for Democracy rebuked by Dutch Jews for banner comparing COVID restrictions to Holocaust ahead of national Holocaust Remembrance Day. First case of Chilean coronavirus variant discovered in IsraelTwo cases of Brazilian variant, one case of Chilean variant, discovered among Israelis returning from abroad. Number of COVID hospitalizations continues to fallJust 61 new cases of coronavirus diagnosed in Israel, with infection rate remaining stable even after Passover and first half of Ramadan. IDF requests pilot program: No masks in enclosed spacesDays after announcing zero coronavirus cases, IDF requests approval to conduct pilot program for removal of masks in enclosed spaces. Couple who banned vaccinated teachers donated to several causesPower couple at center of anti-vax school controversy have given to Jewish causes. Cuomo announces easing of COVID-19 restrictionsThe measures include the imminent resumption of 24-hour operations on the New York City subway. Report: FDA to approve Pfizer vaccines for adolescents next weekFederal officials say FDA could authorize Pfizer vaccine in adolescents 12 to 15 years old by early next week.US to lower age for vaccinationThe FDA is planning to lower the minimum age for COVID-19 shots to just 12 years old, a significant leap forward against the virus.47 new COVID cases0.2% of coronavirus tests coming back positive, as number of hospitalizations continues to fall, dropping to 1,288. COVID deaths continue to fall, just 13 new COVID cases diagnosedJust 0.1% of coronavirus tests positive as death rate falls, with just over 100 patients in serious condition. India COVID cases surpass 18 millionThe second wave of the pandemic has hit India extremely hard, surprising the government's science advisor. Health Ministry threatens to close schools over lack of cooperationDirector of public health services in the Health Ministry writes to Education Ministry demanding fast testing over Indian variant. Travelers from 7 countries to face quarantine requirementAnyone returning from Ukraine, Ethiopia, Brazil, South Africa, India, Mexico and Turkey will be required to enter isolation. Professor Nachman Ash: 'Indian variant already spreading within Israel'Israel needs to make greater efforts to prevent entry of coronavirus cases, coronavirus czar says. Living Simply Is a Jewish Value. But When Is It Too Much?Sirens echoed through the streets in the Ukrainian town as neighbors peeked out of windows to see what was the cause of the commotion. 100 new cases of coronavirusOne hundred new coronavirus cases diagnosed, less than 70 coronavirus patients in serious condition Comprehensive study links coronavirus and stroke in young peopleLarge-scale study finds strong connection between coronavirus and strokes – particularly in younger patients. Three Israelis found to have contracted Indian variant inside Israel40 Israelis have so far been diagnosed with the Indian COVID-19 variant, 30 of them in recent days. Prof. Hezi Levy: 'Approval to vaccinate children expected in early May''We won't lack for vaccines,' promises Health Min. Director General Prof. Hezi Levy. US rescinds Israel travel warning following outcryThe US had previously raised the travel warning to Israel to its maximum despite absence of new virus deaths in the Jewish state. 55 arrivals from Mexico, India, refuse coronavirus testAmid concerns that Indian coronavirus variant may be vaccine-resistant, dozens arriving from affected countries refuse coronavirus test. Watch: Relatives attack doctors who failed to save COVID patientDoctors at a Delhi hospital were attacked with clubs after a COVID patient collapsed in the ER after not being admitted to ward. 'Global elites refusing to innoculate poorer countries'A report claims that while the US has 500 million extra doses of COVID vaccines, it refuses to share it with other countries worldwide. Fewest COVID patients in serious condition since July 2020Just 86 new cases of COVID diagnosed yesterday, as number of coronavirus-related hospitalizations falls to 200. Miami school won't employ teachers who get COVID-19 vaccineMiami private school says it would not employ anyone who has received the COVID-19 vaccine, citing concerns it might not be safe. US: CDC reduces masking requirement for vaccinated peopleUS Center for Disease Control says fully vaccinated people can have small outdoor gatherings without masks. Prof. Itamar Grotto: 'Not certain that third coronavirus vaccine dose will be needed soon''Information mounting showing coronavirus vaccine is effective long-term,' former Health Min. Director General says.94 new COVID cases diagnosed, 140 patients in serious condition0.2% of COVID tests come back positive, as number of hospitalized patients continues to fall. Government to ban Israelis from traveling abroad?Health Ministry presents new plan to keep coronavirus infection rate low while returning life in Israel to normal. In Bosnia, Holocaust survivors are at risk of dying from coronavirusA Bosnian War prosecutor from Boston is trying to help Sarajevo’s Jews survive a brutal COVID-19 surge. Iran registers record single-day death toll from COVID-19Iran records 496 new deaths in 24 hours, surpassing the previous most deadly day in mid-November.Indian health institutions overwhelmed by worst COVID wave to dateIndian officials are pleading for help from the international community as the country finds itself immersed in a ferocious 2nd virus wave. Government ministries weigh ending flights from IndiaTransportation Ministry weighing Health Ministry's demand to cease flights from India due to widescale spread & Indian coronavirus variant. EU takes legal action against AstraZeneca over vaccine shortagesEuropean Union accuses British pharmaceutical company of failing to keep promises on vaccine supply. 'A big mazal tov!' No new COVID-19 deaths recorded in IsraelFor the first time in nearly a year, no new COVID deaths were recorded Thursday in Israel, alleviating experts' fears of another outbreak. Bar Ilan honors scientist who led development of Moderna coronavirus vaccineBar-Ilan University awards honorary doctorate to Dr. Tal Zaks for leading the development of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine. 77 new COVID cases diagnosed as fatality rate continues to plummetWeekly number of COVID deaths falls to lowest level since spring 2020. Health Ministry considers charging those unvaccinated for coronavirus testsHealth Ministry aims to outsource coronavirus testing, may charge some Israelis for coronavirus tests. Israeli government set to loosen COVID restrictionsHealth Minister announces plans to drop more COVID restrictions, move forward with resumption of public activities. Watch: India feeling the strain of latest COVID surgeWith India experiencing its deadliest COVID weekend since beginning of pandemic, national health system beginning to crumble. The Hill-HarrisX poll reveals: COVID relief behind Biden's 61% approval ratingPolls reveal voters' approval for Biden's work in handling COVID crisis, providing financial relief for struggling families, businesses. Health Ministry: 109 new coronavirus casesHealth Ministry data shows just over 100 new cases diagnosed, 0.3% of tests are positive. Trump: Without vaccine, “it would have been just like the 1918 Spanish flu”Former President endorses campaign to vaccinate NYC to return to normal as soon as possible. 5 million Israelis now fully vaccinated against COVID5 million Israelis now fully vaccinated against COVID, with just 129 new cases of COVID diagnosed in Israel Thursday. Top 8 Popular Online Jobs in Israel During CovidIt is a no-brainer that remote work is on the rise. While people have had the ability to work at home in Israel (or wherever else) for decad Israel, Bahrain reach agreement on mutual recognition of green passportsCitizens who have been vaccinated against COVID to be able to travel between Israel and Bahrain. No more pregnant women in COVID wardsBeilinson Hospital reports no recent cases of pregnant women with COVID as spread of British mutation wanes. New research provides insight into how cytokine storm developsBar-Ilan University: Understanding molecular interactions might be a target of precision medicine for treating severe COVID-19 cases.Health Ministry: Less than 100 coronavirus patients on ventilatorsHealth Ministry reports 111 new coronavirus cases as number of patients on ventilators drops to two digits. |
