 MDA purchases dozens of refrigerators to store COVID vaccines"We purchased dozens of refrigerators which will allow MDA personnel to ensure the safety of the vaccine in every way possible." Marcus Foundation announces $10 million grant for blood centerMarcus Foundation announces $10 million matching grant for completion of Israel’s new national blood center 9-year-old killed after being run over in AshkelonBoy dies after being run over by truck while riding his bicycle in Ashkelon. 5 workers hurt in Beit Shemesh scaffolding collapseOne worker in serious condition after scaffolding collapses at Beit Shemesh construction site. Pirate coronavirus testing ring busted5 MDA volunteers arrested for conducting illegal coronavirus tests, charging thousands of shekels to ensure negative test results. MDA treats 2,360 people over Yom Kippur305 people faint from dehydration or fasting, 129 people injured in bicycle or similar accidents. Woman killed in balcony fall60-year-old woman falls from third-story balcony in Haifa, determined dead at the scene. MDA tests 152,864 people for coronavirus in 1 weekNumber of Israelis tested by Magen David Adom for coronavirus surpasses 1.4 million. 14-year-old boy dies during soccer gameBoy declared dead at Hadassah Hospital after collapsing during soccer game at Jerusalem field. MDA tests 88,489 people for COVID-19 in 1 weekMagen David Adom announces that it has tested 1,142,353 people for coronavirus since the beginning of the outbreak in Israel. Record number of coronavirus samples takenAt Health Ministry's request, IDF's Home Front Command, Israel's HMOs, & Magen David Adom test 21,444 people for coronavirus in one day. Elevator collapses in Tel Aviv, injuring fourElevator falls six levels in Tel Aviv, injuring four people. Infant rescued after being forgotten in car1-month-old baby saved after being locked in car for a half hour. Toddler in serious condition after being left in vehicle2-year-old loses consciousness after being forgotten in car in Jerusalem.Magen David Adom reports 300% increase in number of calls to hotlineFollowing spike in coronavirus cases, Magen David Adom reports massive increase in calls to emergency hotline. MDA ambulances maintain 8-minute average response during peak of Covid-19Israel’s national EMS organization cites size of ambulance fleet and volunteer base as crucial factors 1 killed, 11 hurt as bus collides with carDriver killed in collision with bus in southern Israel. Magen David Adom helping Congo set up 'drive thru' coronavirus centersMDA helps medical agencies in Congo set up a 'drive thru' sampling facility. 'From the moment they contacted us, we were ready to help.' Man killed in collision with camel30-year-old man killed after car collides with camel in southern Israel. 4-year-old nearly strangled by string attached to pacifierChild in critical condition after string attached to pacifier wraps around her neck. Magen David Adom stands in solidarity with coronavirus victims around the worldMagen David Adom holds international solidarity event for communities affected by coronavirus around the world. MDA forces deployed in Meron for Lag B'OmerMagen David Adom teams will arrive with two buses, ambulances, intensive care vehicles, command vehicles and other emergency vehicles. 245,460 people tested by Magen David Adom for coronavirus across IsraelMagen David Adom reports: 700% rise in number of calls to hotline, 96,065 people tested in 'test and go' stations. MDA paramedic Yasmeen Mazzawi lights Independence Day Torch21-year-old paramedic from Nazareth represents MDA, Israel's Arab community at Independence Day ceremony on Mt. Herzl. First preemie saved by Israel's national breastmilk bankIn first, Magen David Adom supplies premature infant with safe donated breastmilk, saving his life. 'Amazing improvement in his condition.' Arab MDA paramedic to light Independence Day torchCulture Minister asks 21-year-old volunteer paramedic to represent the State of Israel on its 72nd Independence Day. Lab workers wed in 'coronavirus wedding'Thanks to Magen David Adom's 'wish ambulance,' Orit and Peter wed in a happy and emotional ceremony in northern Israel. MDA evacuates more than 250 coronavirus carriersMore than 250 coronavirus carriers evacuated to hospitals and hotels. More drive thru testing centers to be set up on Sunday. 8,000 COVID-19 tests performed across IsraelAlongside the ongoing tests in the homes, more than 5,000 people have arrived at Magen David Adom and Ministry of Health "Drive Thrus." Father and son return to MDA after recovering from coronavirusYoel Glatt and his son contracted coronavirus and returned to work after recovering. "Our outlook is completely different". Israeli preparedness and coronavirusHow an obsession with preparedness and a healthy dose of paranoia gave Israel's EMS organization a leg up on combatting coronavirus Min. Peretz praises MDA coronavirus efforts: 'You do sacred work with great devotion'Minister of Education Rabbi Rafi Peretz Visits MDA: 'You do sacred work with great devotion to the health of the public.' 'Drive and Test' facilities in the north, south and Jerusalem areasMDA conducts pilot test, brings suspected coronavirus carriers to be tested in their vehicles. Number of coronavirus cases rises to 324, 11 have recoveredPublic drive through locations expected to provide coronavirus tests to thousands of Israelis each day. Medical students to double number of coronavirus samplers in Israel700 medical students in clinical phase of their studies to join 800 Magen David Adom paramedics in taking coronavirus samples across Israel. Magen David Adom: Volunteers with beards can't help coronavirus patientsMDA Director-General says anyone can join first response organization, but only those without beards can respond to coronavirus patients. MDA's advanced technology in fighting against the CoronavirusMagen David Adom presents large call center tent, 'Team App' for Health Ministry doctors, and 'My MDA' app. Baby killed, family wounded in murder-suicide attemptFather kills his 1-year-old daughter, seriously wounds 3-year-old sister and mother before attempting suicide. Corona online: Automatic response on 'My MDA App'MDA app automatically directs caller to the MDA 101 Emergency Call Center, or alternatively, to continue his routine. 700 percent increase in inquiries at Magen David Adom's Emergency Call CenterMDA clarifies: Call MDA's 101 Emergency Call Center only in cases where coronavirus symptoms exist. Coronavirus Panic: Overload at MDA HotlineIsraeli citizens instructed to call MDA hotline only if they show symptoms of the Coronavirus. Israel more ready for Coronavirus than any other countryPM visits MDA headquarters for responding to Coronavirus, calls on citizens to follow government, medical professionals instructions. Health Ministry and Magen David Adom open new call center to direct coronavirus patientsHundreds of inquiries regarding COVID-19 received by Magen David Adom's emergency call center. Tel Aviv: 14-year-old boy killed by truckBoy declared dead after being struck by truck while riding his electric scooter. MDA to protect blood stores from CoronavirusMagen David Adom takes precautions with blood supply despite no evidence Coronavirus can be transmitted by blood. Magen David Adom sends 2,000 protective masks to Chabad of ChinaMDA sends protective masks and kits to Chabad Houses in China. Magen David Adom offers assistance to Turkish Red Crescent rescue forcesFollowing Turkey earthquake, Magen David Adom offers supplementary aid to Turkish rescue forces. 12-year-old dies after falling from window in AshdodEfforts to revive boy who fell from fifth-story window fail. Man who drowned trying to rescue family identifiedMotti Ben Shabbat drowns after attempting to rescue his family from floods in Nahariya. Man drowns attempting to rescue others from floods32-year-old swept away while attempting to save others from floods in Nahariya. Magen David Adom provides medical treatment to 11 victims of Saturday's stormsMDA teams provide medical treatment to 11 victims of the severe weather conditions, including two who were rescued from a Tel Aviv elevator. 1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting in the north39-year-old man killed, young man seriously wounded in shooting in the Galilee. MDA announces it won't reduce level of service provided to citizens of Judea, SamariaMagen David Adom director-general speaks with YESHA Council Chairman, says he ordered reduction of services to be canceled. Rare medical procedure saves stabbed babyMDA paramedic Mohammad Shibli performs, rare, complex procedure to save life on 1-year-old who was stabbed by his mother. Firefighters rescue toddler who got head trapped between bars1-year-old pulled from stairwell bars after becoming trapped at his kindergarten in Jerusalem. 'There's a baby in the infant seat'MDA releases recording of conversation in which eyewitness reported of accident at the Givat Ze'ev junction. Elderly man killed in Jerusalem fireFirefighting crews, paramedics fight to save life of man found unresponsive in residential building fire, forced to declare him dead. |
