News for Coronavirus Watch: Returning to the Synagogues - Special online conferenceArutz Sheva hosts online conference as diaspora Jewish communities return to synagogues which were locked down in wake of Covid-19 Israeli study: Lower pre-infection vitamin D level linked to more severe Covid infectionBar-Ilan U, Galilee Medical Center researchers find association of low pre-infection vitamin D levels with more severe Covid-19 infection. Dubai placed on list of COVID-19 red countriesMinistry of Health announces that the UAE will be added to the list of countries with a large number of COVID-19 cases. 'Combination certificate' to replace green pass, vaccine passport by end of JuneNew pass will include all relevant coronavirus information on vaccinations, recovery etc. Biden's former aide: Americans should have 'sacrificed more' during COVID-19 pandemicFox News calls out Biden's former aide Andy Slavitt for saying Americans should have 'sacrificed more' during pandemic. Nearly all restrictions lifted as infection rate nears zero in IsraelAs of Wednesday, almost all remaining COVID restrictions have been lifted with almost no new virus cases to report. Federal judge in Texas rejects challenge to vaccine mandateJudge throws out lawsuit challenging Houston hospital's requirement that workers be vaccinated - then rips comparison to Nazi Germany. US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 600,000The rate of severe illness and death has fallen dramatically, but hundreds of people are still dying daily. New York lifts almost all COVID restrictionsGovernor Andrew Cuomo announces end to non-federal COVID restrictions as 70% of New Yorkers are vaccinated. Post-COVID return to synagogues: The women's anglePanel discussion with Orly Goldklang of Makor Rishon and Ofra Lax from B'Sheva on how it will feel to once again pray indoors. COVID vaccine alternative fails in test, AstraZeneca saysEfforts to develop vaccine-free COVID treatment face setback as antibody therapy fails to protect from infection, according to trials. 11 schoolchildren infected with coronavirusIn Modi'in, 11 students are diagnosed with coronavirus, sending 140 students into quarantine. Georgia Congresswoman apologizes for likening coronavirus protections to HolocaustCongresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene tours US Holocaust Memorial Museum, apologizes for likening coronavirus protections to the Holocaust. Obligation to wear masks indoors abolished as of TuesdayDirector General of Health Ministry signs order that officially abolishes obligation to wear masks indoors. Breaking report: Proof Wuhan Lab hid data on bat experimentsNew footage reveals Wuhan Institute kept live bats & data shows more than 15,000 experimental files 'disappeared' when virus surfaced. Brazil's President fined after failing to wear mask in publicJair Bolsonaro fined for failure to wear a mask after leading thousands of motorcyclist supporters through the streets of Sao Paulo. FDA: Millions of J&J vaccine doses from troubled plant can't be usedFDA informs Johnson & Johnson that millions of vaccine doses produced at troubled Baltimore plant can't be used due to contamination issues. Foreign national arrested for forging coronavirus recovery documentsMan locks himself in bathroom to avoid arrest and interrogation, court extends arrest by three days. Pfizer to test COVID-19 vaccine in larger group of children under age 12The study will enroll up to 4,500 children at more than 90 clinical sites in the United States, Finland, Poland and Spain. Philly restaurant offering language classes, cryptocurrency as incentives for new workersAs COVID restrictions are lifted in the U.S., businesses are looking for creative ways of attracting customers - and employees. Israel begins vaccinating childrenMass vaccination drive underway in Israel for children 12-15 years of age to ensure continuation of herd immunity. Less than 40 coronavirus patients in serious conditionFor the first time in several months, number of first doses of coronavirus vaccine administered exceeds number of second doses. Report: Mask mandate to remain in force in schoolsIsrael's coronavirus directorate decides to back plan to end mask mandate - except for schoolchildren. Austrian Chancellor thanks Netanyahu for COVID-19 warningAustrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz thanks PM Netanyahu for alerting him to the dangers of COVID-19, prompting him to take swift action. Health Minister announces end to indoor mask mandateIsrael to end requirement to wear masks indoors next week, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announces. Have Fauci emails revealed what top scientist really knew?Sky News host says the emials, 'tarnishes the halo of Fauci who was treated as a secular saint by so many lefties in the United States...' Starting today: COVID-19 vaccines for adolescentsVaccination campaign for teens aged 12-15 will be officially launched at the four HMOs. US COVID-19 at lowest rate in a yearA heavy vaccination campaign is helping the United States get safely back to normal. Prayer in honor of children returning to synagoguesWith corona restrictions lifted, Tzohar drafts special prayer for the return of children to the synagogues Sen. Kennedy on COVID: Suspicious facts have existed from day 1Louisiana Republican speaks to Hannity on coronavirus origins.Health Ministry: COVID vaccine linked to heart muscle inflammationAs Israel prepares mass vaccination of teenagers, Health Ministry report finds vaccine likely the cause of hundreds of cases of myocarditis Health Ministry: 35 new coronavirus casesNumber of new coronavirus cases rises as number of serious cases continues to drop, Health Ministry data shows. Israel ends most coronavirus restrictionsLimits on unvaccinated lifted and most COVID restrictions ended as 'green tag', 'purple tag' rules expire. But indoor mask mandate remains. Study: People infected with COVID are likely immune for lifeNew research suggests even people with mild cases of COVID develop long-lasting immunity to coronavirus - despite decline in antibodies. Single-digit number of new coronavirus casesHealth Ministry reports less than 10 new coronavirus cases, says 0.0% of coronavirus tests came back positive. Nashville hat shop apologizes for selling yellow Jewish stars that read ‘Not Vaccinated’Hat shop in Nashville advertises yellow Star of David which reads 'Not Vaccinated', sparking controversy. Egypt to lift COVID-19 restrictionsEgypt will lift restrictions imposed to curb spread of coronavirus as of Tuesday. CDC: 294,928,850 vaccine doses administeredThe US has administered 294,928,850 doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Sunday morning and distributed 366,316,945 doses.Date set for start of vaccines for teensVaccination campaign for 12-to-15-year-olds set to begin next Sunday. The vaccines will be given in schools and HMOs. 'How do you know China didn't lie to us?' Kennedy grills FauciSen. Kennedy attempted to get an insight on why the US was funding Wuhan lab studies. Watch: Russia begins inoculation campaign for home petsSources in Russia are claiming animals can get vaccinated for COVID-19 and many are lining up to have their pets protected.Wuhan leak: 'Yesterday's conspiracy theory now highly likely'It appears that the Wuhan Lab Leak theory which liberals shunned as recently as a few days ago is now perfectly feasible. This Jewish group is helping children cope with the pandemicWith kids’ mental health suffering due to pandemic, Jewish experts step up help. Coronavirus pandemic: Russia and Argentina declared 'red' countriesRestrictions on travel to and from seven countries extended as Health Ministry adds two more countries to 'red' list. Israel to sell 2,000 ventilatorsIsrael to sell off extra & unused medical equipment purchased for use during coronavirus pandemic. Australian state of Victoria enters 7-day lockdownLatest outbreak traced to a single breach of quarantine, with current variant described as five times more contagious than previous ones.FDA authorizes antibody treatment for COVID-19FDA gives emergency use authorization to Sotrovimab for treating mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in people aged 12 years and older. Israel believes Nasrallah has COVIDIsraeli intelligence believes Hezbollah leader's health is deteriorating after he struggles to speak during warning address. Health Ministry: Green Pass, Purple Badge to be removed June 1Edelstein says restrictions will be lifted on June 1, as Health Ministry seeks to extend validity of "Coronavirus Law" to March 31, 2022. Study: Most Israeli parents want to vaccinate their children against coronavirusMajority of parents want to vaccinate their children against coronavirus, just 6.3% refuse, study shows. El Al to refund customers whose flights were canceled during coronavirus pandemicEl Al: Refunds for customers whose flights were canceled during the coronavirus pandemic to be completed in June.COVID-19 test at Ben Gurion Airport to cost 140 shekelsStarting in June, all those landing in Israel will be required to pay for a COVID-19 test, which had been free until this point. White House says half of US adults fully vaccinatedUS to reach major milestone in fight against the coronavirus today, White House official says. Yaffa Ben David: 'If we have small classes, we can close the gap in six weeks'Yaffa Ben David, Sec. Gen. of Israel Teachers Union: Schools received no information on 'summer school' program, teachers need vacation.Health Ministry: 100 coronavirus patients hospitalizedHealth Ministry updates show 55 coronavirus patients in serious condition, 40 on ventilators. Thailand to drop quarantine requirement for IsraelisIsraelis, including children, to be able to enter Thailand without quarantine, Thailand's Tourism Ministry says. Health Canada: 'Still learning' if vaccinated people can spread COVID-19"We’re still learning if vaccinated individuals can carry and spread the virus to others," says Canadian federal health agency. |
