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Biden admin to end COVID-related national emergencies
Biden informs Congress that he will end twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11.
Vaccine committee recommends: Annual vaccination against COVID-19
Committee recommends that the Ministry of Health prepare for a COVID-19 vaccination campaign every year in the fall months.
Watch: Pfizer CEO asked the one question he won't answer
Canadian journalists ask Albert Bourla if he will 'compensate' countries that were supposed to benefit from the vaccine.
COVID vaccines: New study shows repeat boosters harm T-cell response
"Extended vaccination overturned protective immune memories by promoting adaptive immune tolerance."
EU drug regulator: No signal of link between Pfizer COVID shot and stroke
The statement comes after the FDA and CDC said the Pfizer shot could possibly be linked to a type of brain stroke in older adults.
China reports nearly 60,000 COVID deaths in one month
China reports nearly 60,000 deaths since early December, says “emergency peak” of its latest surge appears to have passed.
CDC & FDA: Possible link between Pfizer shot and strokes
CDC and FDA emphasize that results unlikely to represent a true clinical risks, and continue to recommend the vaccine
Britain: Conservative lawmaker suspended after comparing COVID-19 vaccine to the Holocaust
British lawmaker suspended after tweeting that COVID-19 vaccines are "the biggest crime against humanity since the Holocaust".
Pentagon rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate
The annual defense policy bill gave the Defense Department 30 days to pull the mandate, which was first put in place in August 2021.
COVID-19 testing station for returnees from China to open at Ben Gurion Airport
Minister Miri Regev agrees on establishment of voluntary testing station for COVID-19 which will begin operations on Wednesday.
Tourism to Israel making a comeback?
Israel was re-opened to tourists in March, 2022 following more than a year of COVID restrictions.
COVID vaccines: 28% of Americans polled blame vaccine for death of someone they know
Results suggest sudden death disproportionately affects the young.
Senior Israel Doctor: The '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.
Health Ministry planning: 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? 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.
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 over six-month time frame
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.
