Coronavirus

Britain authorizes Moderna's booster against Omicron

British regulators are the first in the world to authorize updated version of Moderna's vaccine that aims to protect against Omicron.

Pfizer CEO contracts COVID

Albert Bourla says he has mild symptoms, expects a 'speedy recovery' after COVID diagnosis.

CDC drops recommendation for quarantines at schools

CDC no longer recommends quarantines or test-to-stay programs at schools or daycare centers for people exposed to COVID-19.

Kim declares victory over COVID-19

North Korean leader declares victory after his country's emergency campaign against COVID-19.

Return of the masks? Movement calls for change in policy

Movement for social justice calls on Health Ministry to reinstate mask requirements, require COVID testing for international travelers.

Watch: Biden displays ‘puzzling’ behavior after COVID isolation

The President fumbled with a speech, ignored reporters, and struggled with a Zoom meeting, forgetting to turn off 'Mute'.

Biden to remain in isolation after latest positive test

White House spokeswoman says US President will remain in isolation until he tests negative for COVID-19.

Biden continues testing positive for COVID-19

The 79-year-old president has suffered a rare 'rebound' case of the virus after saying he had completely recovered less than a week ago.

Experts conclude: Lockdown responsible for child hepatitis

"When restrictions were lifted, children with lack of prior immunity were exposed to a whole battery of new infections."

Biden:

'I’m feeling fine, everything’s good'

US President offers video update on his health after testing positive for COVID-19 again.

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 - again

Shortly after recovering from the virus, US Pres. Biden tests positive for COVID-19 - for a second time.

Four doctors dead, deaths 'not vaccine related'

The Toronto medical community is working to dispel rumors that the rapid loss of four doctors was caused by COVID-19 vaccination.

New research links COVID spike protein to heart damage

New generation of COVID vaccines may focus on T-cell response rather than spike protein encoding.

President Biden recovers from COVID-19

Presidential physician says that Biden has tested negative on antigen tests twice in last 24-hours.

Biden:

'I'm feeling better every day'

President Joe Biden says he’s “feeling better every day” as he recovers from COVID-19.

US COVID Coordinator:

'It is critical that people get vaccinated'

White House COVID Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha: Approximately 400 Americans are still dying every day from the virus.

Biden continues to improve after COVID-19 diagnosis

Biden's doctor says President continues to “improve significantly” despite lingering sore throat from his coronavirus infection.

Biden's doctor: COVID-19 symptoms improved

President Biden's symptoms include a sore throat, runny nose, loose cough and body aches

Biden's doctor:

'President's COVID-19 symptoms have improved'

Biden's physician says the President's temperature has returned to normal a day after COVID-19-diagnosis.

Biden tests positive for COVID

President reportedly experiencing mild symptoms, will isolate at the White House.

German Health Ministry:

'1 serious adverse event for every 5,000 COVID vaccinations'

Twitter removed post as "misleading," then reinstated with added note that "the risk is very small."

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein

Top Lithuanian-haredi rabbi evacuated to hospital

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, leader of the Lithuanian-haredi community, is doing well after being admitted to hospital following cardiac event.

CDC recommends Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine

The US government announced last week it will get 3.2 million doses of the Novavax vaccine once it has been authorized by the regulators.

Next week: COVID vaccines to be available for youngest children

Parents will be able to choose between Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children ages 0-5.

Top haredi rabbi diagnosed with coronavirus - a second time

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein feeling 'excellent' after second COVID-19 diagnosis. Pres. Herzog calls to inquire after Rabbi Edelstein's welfare.

WHO chief:

'COVID-19 pandemic is far from over'

World Health Organization chief says fresh waves of COVID-19 infections show the pandemic is nowhere near over.

US to order 3.2 million doses of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

The doses will be provided once the shot has been authorized by the regulators.

New study:

COVID booster significantly delays end of infection

31% boosted people still contagious 10 days post-infection vs. 6% unvaccinated.

Israeli study disproves link between COVID & heart inflammation

Study focused on pre-vaccine period, following almost 800 thousand people.

New antiviral targets common viruses - including COVID and Zika

Hebrew University's ViroBlock announces preliminary success of anti-viral drug platform.

Health Ministry approves COVID-19 vaccine for infants

Health Ministry approves coronavirus vaccines for youngest children, but has not issued recommendation for their use.

Chaos at airports worldwide as travelers exceed manpower

With the industry facing a significant shortage of workers, prices from Israel to destinations around the world have increased dramatically.

PM meets Health Minister:

No new COVID restrictions despite rise in hospitalizations

Israeli government 'closely monitoring' summer rise in COVID cases, says Prime Minister Lapid, during COVID assessment.

A toddler died of encephalitis. Was COVID-19 the cause?

COVID-positive toddler dies of encephalitis, hospital waits to hear results of tests to determine exact cause of death.

Sesame Street's new clip touting COVID shots for kids

Outraged replies hidden on Twitter, such as 'Brought to you by the letter P.'

Israel inches closer to approving vaccines for young children

Health Ministry in process of purchasing toddler vaccines from Pfizer, report says.

Knesset approves: Self-administered COVID-19 testing

The Health Committee approved regulations recognizing self-administered antigen and PCR testing for the Coronavirus.

Experts pessimistic on sixth wave of COVID-19

Researchers at Hebrew University estimate the number of seriously ill patients will skyrocket in the next two weeks.

BMJ Senior Editor:

'COVID vax more likely to put you in hospital than keep you out'

New study shows over 8 per 10,000 net increase in hospitalization following vaccination.

Watch: Biden 'prophesizes' second pandemic 'on the way'

Biden may have said 'the quiet part out loud' when he begged for additional finances for 'another pandemic'.

Moderna: COVID booster performed well against Omicron

Moderna says its new "bivalent" vaccine performed well against Omicron's latest subvariants.

US Ambassador to the UN tests positive for COVID-19

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield is experiencing mild symptoms and will isolate at home.

Coronavirus czar:

'COVID-19 wave is spreading'

BA5 variant now responsible for over 50% of cases, coronavirus czar Prof. Zarka says.

New study:

COVID vaccination shown to decrease sperm counts

Effect begins 2 months following vaccination & persists for at least 5 months, when study ended.

Watch: Jewish Hollywood actress announces she has COVID-19

Modern-orthodox Hollywood starlet and host of Jeopardy! recently vaccinated for the virus.

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DeSantis accuses White House of lying

Florida Governor rips White House, says it is lying about his state's COVID-19 vaccine policy changes.

Biden hails vaccines for children under five

Biden visits vaccination clinic in Washington after health authorities approve COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months.

Tel Aviv University study:

Where do COVID-19 variants come from?

New Israeli research suggests that immunocompromised patients suffering chronic COVID infections lead to mutated variants.

Health Min. concerned over COVID-19 infections from abroad

Number of new arrivals testing positive for COVID-19 rising; new cases likely represent only small fraction of true numbers.

Highest since April:

Number of new COVID-19 cases tops 10,000

Youngest children most likely to be hospitalized due to coronavirus, as death toll nears 11,000.

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Dr. Fauci admits: No data showing benefit of boosters for kids

"Americans should all know this: There are no studies on children showing a reduction in hospitalization or death," says Sen. Rand Paul.

Watch: N. Korea facing new, unnamed epidemic amid COVID outbreak

While 4.56 million citizens are reported to be suffering from 'flu-like symptoms', the pariah state has turned down vaccine donations.

New study:

Six months after vaccination, protection is 'zero'

Study in NEJM notes that natural immunity confers robust protection even a year after infection.

US National Security Adviser tests positive for COVID-19

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is asymptomatic and has not been in close contact with Biden.

CDC recommends COVID shots for young children

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention follows FDA, recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months.

FDA authorizes COVID-19 shots for infants

Food and Drug Administration authorizes Pfizer and Moderna shots for children under 5. Vaccinations could begin next week.

FDA advisers back COVID vaccine for children under 5

Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisers approve Moderna and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Dr. Fauci tests positive for COVID-19

President Biden's chief medical adviser will work from home and follow agency protocol.

Israel considering reimposing COVID mask mandate

Israel's coronavirus czar warns of steady increase in COVID infection rates, says Health Ministry may restore mask requirement.

Israel okays booster dose of Pfizer shot for children ages 5-11

Health Ministry instructs HMOs to prepare to administer booster doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.