Coronavirus

Senior Israel Doctor:

"'Kraken' COVID variant is coming to Israel"

Dr. Nadav Sorek says it is only a matter of time before the XBB.1.5 'Kraken' variant of the coronavirus comes to Israel.

Deri decides:

Passengers on flights from China required to get COVID test

Incoming Health Minister decides that airlines will require foreign citizens to undergo COVID-19 test on flights from China to Israel.

Israel's plan:

Treat COVID-19 like the flu as of February

COVID-19 czar meets heads of HMOs, gives them schedule for closing the testing facilities and ending the isolation requirements.

Are COVID vaccines effective?

New study shows chances of contracting COVID increase per dose

Three or more vaccine doses led to 300% greater likelihood of contracting COVID.

Former Senior Researcher

'It was a mistake to take the COVID vaccine'

'Pfizer vaccine is neither safe nor effective,' says ex-head of Israel Institute for Biological Research, drawing rebuttal from Health Min.

Hadassah: No change in condition of Rabbi Chaim Druckman

Leading religious Zionist rabbi remains in serious condition over 1 week after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman hospitalized as condition worsens

Leading religious Zionist rabbi taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem days after being diagnosed with COVID.

'Some of the COVID vaccine's negative side effects go unnoticed'

'Bleeding, muscle and neurological problems.' Health Ministry study reveals vaccine can cause long-term side effects, says MIT professor.

World Cup to become 'Tripledemic’ superspreader?

With 2.4 million gathered in Qatar, a 'superspreader' featuring three separate viruses may be just around the corner.

Watch: Is China hiding something?

The country is ramping up ICU beds, and building new hospitals while COVID numbers are on the decline. What's going on here?

US to pay Pfizer $2 billion for more course of its COVID-19 pill

Paxlovid has been shown to reduce hospitalizations and severe illness significantly.

Slight improvement in Rabbi Chaim Druckman's condition

Condition of leading religious Zionist rabbi remains serious but stable. Mass prayer at Western Wall to be held this evening.

Fauci:

'I could not be complicit with Trump's misinformation'

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he was uncomfortable with publicly disagreeing with Trump, but had to do it.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman diagnosed with COVID

Public asked to pray for recovery of leading religious Zionist rabbi as he battles COVID for the second time.

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines for children under 5

Food and Drug Administration clears doses of updated COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than age 5.

New COVID-19 outbreak on its way to Israel?

With winter taking hold and alarming numbers of serious cases in Europe and China, should Israelis be worried about another wave?

Pfizer, BioNTech file countersuit against Moderna

Moderna sued Pfizer in August, accusing it of violating its rights in three patents related to its COVID-19 vaccine.

Long COVID?

Study shows other respiratory illnesses linger for longer

Long COVID isn't as common or severe as once thought.

Watch: Police in China use water cannons, beat protesters

Police wearing hazmat-suited riot gear clashed with residents protesting extended COVID-19 lockdowns and 'draconic' measures.

Watch: How did piece of paper become symbol of Chinese protests?

What does a blank piece of A4 paper represent and how did it become the 'face' of anti-lockdown protests in the country?

Protesters in China call on leader to step down

Protesters angered by anti-COVID measures call for Xi Jinping to resign, in widespread show of opposition to ruling party.

Watch: Chinese workers riot against COVID police

Footage shows people smashing surveillance cameras and windows and clashing with hazmat-clad police.

'I gave it all I got'

Fauci holds final briefing before leaving government

Dr. Anthony Fauci in final message to Americans: Please get your updated COVID-19 shot as soon as you're eligible.

Cambodian PM tests positive for COVID-19

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen tests positive for virus just days after hosting many world leaders, including Biden.

Were face-mask mandates for kids politically motivated?

"A very solid majority favor school masking," reads email sent to Biden admin. officials

New study reports effectiveness of fourth COVID vaccine dose

Research published in New England Journal of Medicine demonstrates significant increase in protection from 3rd & 4th doses of COVID vaccine.

China hits new high with over 7,000 COVID-19 cases

The country where the virus broke out is experiencing a resurgence as hundreds of thousands may end up back under lockdown.

New study shows mRNA from COVID vaccines in breastmilk

Pfizer's animal trials showed mRNA spreads through the body, but most scientists denied the possibility of the same occurring in humans.

Watch: Factory workers in China 'escape COVID deaths'

The world's largest Apple iPhones factory was forced to deny claims that 8 of its workers had died while pent up due to COVID fears.

Vaccines do not stop spread of COVID, NY Supreme Court rules

State Supreme Court orders all employees fired over vaccine mandates reinstated and given backpay.

Biden to receive updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday

The United States started rolling out the updated COVID shots in September.

Bombshell documentary: 'Fauci lied to the American people'

A new film alleges Fauci made a fortune by knowingly lying about COVID-19.

US authorizes updated boosters for children as young as five

FDA and CDC both approve tweaked boosters, one made by Pfizer for 5- to 11-year-olds, and a Moderna version for those as young as 6.

Pfizer exec:

'Pfizer didn't know if vaccine would stop transmission'

Pfizer executive Janine Small says company had to 'move at the speed of science' in EU Parliament hearing.

Sweden halts COVID vaccination for healthy children

Swedish schools remained open throughout pandemic, but severe illness in children was rare.

Pfizer CEO backs out of EU COVID committee hearing

European parliamentarians don't even know how much the EU paid Pfizer for the shots.

Top cardiologist calls for halt to COVID vaccination

Dangers to cardiac health outweigh benefit. "Heart cells cannot be replaced," Dr. Malhotra stresses.

Watch: Fauci drops bombshell about 'draconian' lockdowns

Fauci admits that school lockdowns were a disaster for US schoolchildren.

Young mother describes ordeal following COVID vaccination

Problems started two hours after vaccination and only got worse.

Infant hospitalized with coronavirus is admitted to PICU

One-year-old hospitalized in PICU after contracting coronavirus.

Why have so few children received the COVID-19 vaccine?

COVID vaccines have been offered to five-to 11-year-olds for nearly a year, so why are so few vaccinated?

Dr. Fauci:

'Not enough time' to conduct human trials on Omicron vaccine

New COVID vaccine was only tested for current variants on eight mice.

COVID-19 case confirmed in Italy in September, 2019

Isolated SARS-CoV-2 was a post-Wuhan mutation.

COVID-19

Denmark stops all COVID vaccination for those under 50

Study:

Vaccines dramatically reduce the risk of long COVID

Bar-Ilan University prof.: 'Increasingly clear that vaccines protect against long-term, sometimes life-changing, effects of COVID-19.'

Alternative COVID vaccines:

Israel to offer non-mRNA coronavirus vaccine

New protein-based jab offers an alternative to those who were unable or unwilling to receive the other available options

Novak Djokovic to take part in Tel Aviv tournament

Djokovic announced he would playing in Israel after being banned from the US Open due to his unwillingness to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

CDC approves COVID shots that target Omicron

CDC approves reformulated COVID-19 shots that target the latest Omicron subvariants.

New study:

COVID vaccination significantly impacts menstrual cycles

66% of post-menopausal women experienced breakthrough bleeding following shots.

FDA approves Moderna and Pfizer “updated boosters”

Moderna authorized for use as a single booster dose for 18 years and older. Pfizer authorized as single booster dose for 12 years and older

US preparing to move COVID-19 vaccines to private markets

US government expects supply of COVID-19 vaccines and antiviral treatments to run out over the next year.

Prominent anti-vax doctor has license permanently revoked

Dr. Aryeh Avni "poses a real danger to public safety," stated Jerusalem Court judge.

Moderna suing Pfizer for patent infringement in COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna claims that Pfizer and BioNTech copied its formula for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Up to 4 million Americans may be out of work due to long COVID

Researchers estimate that at least $170b in wages may be lost annually due to long COVID symptoms, report says.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic to skip US Open

Djokovic has remained unvaccinated against COVID-19, and US rules stipulate that any non-US citizen must be fully vaccinated to enter.

Minnesota nominee defends comparison between Holocaust & COVID

Minn. GOP’s nominee for governor says comparing COVID policies to the Holocaust is ‘legitimate.’

US First Lady again tests positive for COVID-19

Dr. Jill Biden tests positive for rebound case of COVID-19 after taking antiviral drug Paxlovid.

Pfizer seeks US approval of vaccine targeting Omicron

Pfizer submits application to FDA for an updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron subvariant.

New study shows:

COVID-19 raises risk of epilepsy in kids, even two years later

Study: 'Children at increased risk of intracranial haemorrhage, ischaemic stroke, psychotic disorders, seizures,' after COVID-19 infection.

Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

Shortly after US president Biden contracted the virus, the first lady tests positive for COVID-19, is experiencing mild symptoms