 Corona expert: Infection surge to be expected post ThanksgivingDean of Brown's School of Public Health tells TODAY that those who took part in holiday gatherings should get tested, self-quarantine. Interpol warns of fake COVID vaccines & immunity passportsVaccines will be "equivalent of liquid gold to organized crime networks," Interpol warns. China blasts Australian politician calling for economic boycottSky News says Chinese leadership not too thrilled about 'radical' Australian diplomat urging boycott Chinese goods. After weeks of increases, coronavirus infection rate fallsPercentage of tests returning positive drops below 2%, with 1,182 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus. Military Intelligence: Israel on verge of 3rd wave of coronavirusIsrael's Military Intelligence Directorate warns that Israel faces third wave of the coronavirus, following two-week rise in number of cases New study reveals soaring levels of anxiety & depression linked to lockdownAround 1 in 10 Israelis reported severe anxiety in pre-epidemic period, as compared to almost 1 in 3 now. Pfizer coronavirus vaccine cleared for use in UKBritain becomes first Western nation to approve use of coronavirus vaccine. US advisers: Vaccinate health workers and nursing homes firstAdvisers to CDC recommend that health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities be first in line for any coronavirus vaccines. The public's COVID crisis: Whom to believeThere is a creepy worship of pseudo-science - abstruse "studies" and treating interpretations of theoretical numbers as fact.Opinion. Facebook's Zuckerberg wants to help Biden with COVID responseCEO told Dr. Anthony Fauci that he wants to promote "authoritative information" on vaccines. Bennett: Disgraceful government has to goYamina chairman accuses government of 'criminal negligence' in handling of COVID crisis, economy. 'Mohsen Fakhrizadeh made great strides in developing COVID vaccine'Iranian Defense Minister General Amir Hatami claims nuclear physicist also dabbled in medicine. Netanyahu to police: 'Tighten and improve COVID-19 enforcement.'Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visits 'National Coronavirus Enforcement Authority' 'I see no sense in vaccinating populations that are not at-risk'Responding to defense industry scientist skeptical of vaccines, TA University professor 'does not think vaccines should be forced.' Does Health Ministry manipulate numbers to increase fear?Ministry cancels COVID-19 testing op for concern test results would lower national morbidity data rate, which would pressure decision makers Hamas Gaza leader contracts coronavirusHamas leader who warned Israelis would not be able "to breathe" diagnosed with COVID-19. Health Ministry director Prof. Grotto: COVID vaccines to start arriving within weeksFirst batch of vaccines to be designated for high-risk population; Grotto predicts high levels of uptake. Coronavirus Czar: We're still in an emergency situation"Number of cases is rising, but people think the epidemic is over," says Prof. Ash. 3rd lockdown on the way? COVID-19 infections hit 1.5-month highHealth Ministry preparing for third lockdown, as number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus hits highest level since October.Will coronavirus vaccines Israel purchased end up going to PA?1.5 million doses of coronavirus vaccine purchased by Israeli hospital reportedly likely to end up going to Palestinian Authority.California governor Gavin Newsom: State at 'tipping point' in COVID pandemicWith over 95% of ICU beds filled according to official statistics, new restrictions being considered. Israeli doctors to help coronavirus-stricken region of ItalyAn emergency delegation from the Ministry of Health will set out for Italian province with a widespread outbreak of COVID-19.Moderna applies to FDA for authorization of COVID-19 vaccineModerna asks FDA to review expanded data showing its vaccine is 94.1% effective at preventing COVID-19. Concern: 150 students may have caught COVID-19 on school busesStudents from Sharon region ordered into isolation after driver who drove them diagnosed with coronavirus.Who is to blame for the rise in coronavirus infection rates?'It takes two to tango,' says Prof. Nadav Davidovitch. ‘Everyone is responsible for the rise in Covid-infection rates.’Trump's coronavirus adviser resignsDr. Scott Atlas, Trump’s special adviser on the coronavirus pandemic, submits letter of resignation. China posts fake pic of Australian soldier murdering Afghan boySky News says the Chinese regime went too far after it 'punished' Australia for demanding an inquiry into origins of coronavirus.Watch: Moderna applies for US, EU vaccine authorizationReuters reports Moderna Inc will apply for US, EU emergency authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine on Monday following 94.1% success rate. New plan to open mallsCoronavirus cabinet approves new plan to open malls, part of which permitted occupancy of visitors in stores will be changed. Netanyahu: We will reinstate restrictions if crisis worsensWhile shopping centers & restaurants have reopened, PM Netanyahu voices concern over increase in COVID infection rate. Health Ministry: Number of coronavirus patients on ventilators drops to 89Positivity rate for coronavirus tests rises to 2.5% as number of patients on ventilators falls from 114 to 89. Moderna to request emergency FDA approval today for coronavirus vaccinePharmaceutical giant Moderna to submit request for emergency approval from FDA for its coronavirus vaccine. Former Pfizer chief science officer: The pandemic is over, PCR tests yield false positivesFormer Pfizer VP and Chief Science Officer Mike Yeadon says perceived prevalence of pandemic is based on false positives from PCR tests.Israeli coronavirus vaccine to be available by summer of 2021'If we weren't bound by excessive regulations, we'd be much farther along,' says chief of Israel Institute for Biological Research.985 new coronavirus cases diagnosed as infection rate risesNumber of active cases of the coronavirus nears 10,000, with over 500 hospitalizations. Low-income workers still reeling from coronavirus crisisWhile high-income workers have recovered from the economic crisis, one out of five low-wage earners still unemployed. Saar: Why aren't we conducting general testing like Austria?Likud MK., who quit Knesset Constitution Committee over CV-19 dispute, says Israel should institute voluntary nationwide testing. Head of WH Corona task force: 3rd wave much worse than expectedDr. Birx, coordinator of Trump's coronavirus task force, says all Americans who celebrated Thanksgiving with family should get tested.Coronavirus vaccine being flown in to the US en masse ahead of rolloutMillions of doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine flown in the US on chartered flights, as FDA set to rule on emergency approval. Watch: Crowds of shoppers stream into malls for Black FridayMinistry of Health reevaluating opening of country's malls after latest spike in COVID-19 cases, crowds spotted in shopping centers. Netanyahu: Our COVID situation is good, but it could easily get worse'Israel is in a good situation compared to European countries,' says Netanyahu, but warns pandemic could easily spiral out of control. Singapore woman who had Covid gives birth to baby with antibodies"My doctor suspects I have transferred my Covid-19 antibodies to him during my pregnancy." Facebook censors video by COVID-skeptic professorProfessor Sucharit Bhakdi is a Thai-German specialist in microbiology and co-author of 'Corona, False Alarm?: Facts and Figures'. San Francisco to be placed under curfewSurge in coronavirus cases will put San Francisco under a curfew beginning on Monday. 'How is haredi morbidity declining?'Health Minister seeks examine how there is no significant COVID increase among haredim, although many institutions stayed open. Rabbi David Yosef tests COVID-19 positiveSefardi Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef speaks with brother Rabbi David Yosef, wishing him complete recovery after contracting COVID-19. Health Ministry closes Dead Sea hotel after COVID discoveredHealth Ministry suspends operations after 10 kitchen and sanitation workers test COVID positive at Isrotel Dead Sea Hotel. France: Synagogues to open this ShabbatAfter being shuttered for months, French synagogues to reopen this Saturday for morning prayers - but number of worshipers capped at 30. Brazil's President Bolsonaro insists he won't get a COVID vaccine shotBolsonaro added that Brazilians won't be forced to be vaccinated. North Korean attempt to steal Covid-19 vaccine data foiledNorth Korean & Russian governments have allegedly made multiple attempts to hack into pharma companies' computers. I wish I were a COVID mavenWhy do I doubt every report, statistic, proclamation and article I read? Why can't I be a maven too? Op-ed. New study: Lockdown has no significant impact on COVID mortalityStudy based on data from 160 countries, recommends "increasing population resilience with better physical fitness." 15 malls reopen Friday as part of pilot programIsrael launches pilot program for reopening of shopping centers, with 15 malls opening for 10 days ahead of possible reopening of all malls. Developers of Russian vaccine to AstraZeneca: Let's combine vaccinesDevelopers of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine say AstraZeneca should try combining its experimental shot with the Russian one. Coronavirus Czar: 3rd lockdown a real possibility, COVID could be here for a yearCoronavirus Czar Prof. Nachman Ash suggests having 'traffic light' program for citizens who are less at risk for coronavirus. 1,792 students diagnosed with virus, 27 schools closed1,792 students have tested positive for COVID-19 along with 496 teaching staff members. 27 schools and 226 kindergartens temporarily closed. Minks' revenge: Thousands of gassed animals rise from their gravesOver 12 million minks were culled in Denmark before the government backtracked. Hasty disposal of carcasses led to grisly sights. |
