News for Magen David Adom MDA teams in Uman report high percentage of positive testsMDA teams running the testing centers in Uman report a high percentage of positive COVID-19 test results. MDA sends 70 EMTs to Uman for Rosh HashanahMDA anticipates administering 10,000 Covid tests to ensure people returning from Uman do not spread Delta variant. SIx-year-old is forgotten in vehicle - and diesIn southern Israel, Magen David Adom forced to declare death of a 6-year-old who was forgotten in a vehicle. Tel Aviv and Magen David Adom ensure COVID-19 vaccinations are accessible to allSpecial MDA operation allows Israelis, non-Israelis, and anyone interested, to receive a free coronavirus vaccine in central Tel Aviv. A rapid coronavirus test - and results within 15 minutesMagen David Adom will activate an array of rapid COVID-19 tests across the country. Fire department launches new cutting-edge dispatch system, bringing it onto MDA's platformIsrael National Fire and Rescue Authority launches new dispatch system designed for it by Magen David Adom, the country’s EMS organization. First MDA MICU to serve Galilee Druze community opensMobile intensive care unit dedicated in special ceremony in presence of Druze spiritual leader in town of Julis. Coronavirus in Israel: Nearly 90 in serious conditionMDA announces new vaccination stations for teens as number of vaccinated youth remains static, while number of new coronavirus cases rises. MDA's new paramedics - a father and son'When we travel together in an ambulance, the feeling is very special - not something that happens to everyone,' son Amir says. Temperatures to reach over 100 degreesForecasters predict continued heat wave as Magen David Adom warns at-risk populations to avoid sun exposure as much as possible. Children hurt in explosion at Mitzpe Ramon home4-year-old girl, 10-year-old boy moderately hurt while playing with explosive device. 3 other children hurt. 3 PA Arabs killed in collision with Israeli car2 vehicles overturn after colliding in Samaria. Woman in Israeli vehicle hospitalized in critical condition. Man killed in traffic accident: 'Car was torn apart'Driver killed in serious collision between car and truck in Jordan Valley. Which Israeli city donates the most blood?International Blood Donor Day at MDA: How many blood units have been donated this year? Which city is at the top of the list? Public urged to take precautions ahead of heat waveMagen David Adom issues warning ahead of expected heat wave, urges public to act responsibly. Israel under fire: Sgt. Omer Tabib killed by Gaza terroristsHamas launches mortars at medical personnel attempting to treat victims of attack near Gaza border. MDA paramedic: 'We removed the injured from piles of people'Meron tragedy 'one of the greatest civilian disasters the State of Israel has ever known,' MDA Director General says. Beit Shemesh: 6-year-old in critical condition after being found in carMDA, United Hatzalah paramedics resuscitate child found with no pulse in vehicle in Beit Shemesh. 15-year-old drowns in riverMDA, United Hatzalah pull boy from river in Judean Desert, evacuate him to Hadassah hospital where he was declared dead. 1 killed, 3 hurt in car crash in northMan killed, teen girl in serious condition, and toddler hurt in serious accident on Highway 6. Bride dies 10 days before her weddingYoung woman dies after colliding with glass door days before her wedding. 'Despite Mengele ... I got vaccinated'Woman who has never received a vaccine in her life because of what her mother suffered under Josef Mengele receives COVID-19 vaccine. Magen David Adom vaccinates 469 within hours - in mobile 'vaccination caravan'Magen David Adom's mobile 'vaccination caravan' provides nearly 470 people with spontaneous vaccinations - in just four hours. 19-year-old woman killed in car accident at Yitzhar JunctionPalestinian Arab driver detained after fatally striking woman on the road. Terrorism not suspected. MDA has tested 4 million people since start of pandemicMagen David Adom says it sampled 70,776 people to test for coronavirus last week. Man electrocuted in Kiryat Malachi by cable knocked down by wind26-year-old man dies after accidentally touching cable which was knocked off of power pole by the wind. MDA summarizes the year 2020 in numbersIsraeli national rescue organization presents in numbers its main activities over the past year. MDA discontinues ambulance services to Judea & Samaria, northern border, Gaza envelopeMagen David Adom says it cannot continue serving communities in Gaza envelope, north of country, Judea & Samaria due to lack of funding. 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." |
