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Officials concerned about impact of Omicron variant on schooling

"We need expanded PCR testing, more vaccination, and better ventilation in schools," says Prof. Davidovitch.

Officials concerned about impact of Omicron variant on schooling

FDA could authorize boosters for all adults as early as Thursday

FDA aiming to authorize Pfizer booster doses for all adults as early as Thursday, sources say.

FDA could authorize boosters for all adults as early as Thursday

Health Ministry chief approves children's vaccines

Prof. Nachman Ash accepts recommendation of Ministry of Health expert teams to vaccinate children aged 5-11 against COVID-19.

Health Ministry chief approves children's vaccines

Health Ministry recommends vaccinating 5-11-year-olds

Epidemic treatment team at the Ministry of Health presents summary of discussion on vaccination of 5-11-year-olds.

Health Ministry recommends vaccinating 5-11-year-olds

Children's vaccines could arrive in Israel by November 15

Ministry of Health team on pandemic handling will meet on Thursday to discuss vaccines for children aged 5-11 following the FDA's approval.

Children's vaccines could arrive in Israel by November 15

'No need to rush to vaccinate children'

Former head of public health services backs vaccinating children but stresses: "We mustn't act as if there's a gun pointed at our head."

'No need to rush to vaccinate children'

Don't take the chance of giving Covid to your grandparents

The information I’m sharing here was not picked out off the internet or off a fake news site. I witnessed it. I was there. Op-ed.

Don't take the chance of giving Covid to your grandparents

UK: 12-year-olds can get COVID shots even if parents object

Government regulations allow for "competent" children between ages of 12 & 15 to overrule parental objection to be vaccinated.

UK: 12-year-olds can get COVID shots even if parents object

Israel, US now lag behind rest of world in vaccine coverage

After a fast & early start, other countries who went slow & steady are doing better, New York Times reports.

Israel, US now lag behind rest of world in vaccine coverage

CDC approves Moderna, Johnson & Johnson booster shots

CDC also approves mixing and matching of any of the three vaccines approved for use in the US.

CDC approves Moderna, Johnson & Johnson booster shots

Vaccinated tourists to be allowed into Israel starting Nov. 1

Tourists to be allowed except from 'red' countries and nations which are seeing an outbreak of new AY4.2 variant.

Vaccinated tourists to be allowed into Israel starting Nov. 1

New study:

COVID mostly kills very old & already sick, vaxxed or not

Italian research shows average age of COVID victims is 85 if vaxxed (with 5 comorbidities), or 78 if not vaxxed (with 4 comorbidities).

COVID mostly kills very old & already sick, vaxxed or not

FDA authorizes Moderna, J&J booster shots

Regulator also approves “mix and match” method, allows people to choose different shot than their original inoculation as a booster.

FDA authorizes Moderna, J&J booster shots

Large Israeli study:

Vaccine 93% effective in preventing disease with symptoms

Comprehensive study of Clalit and Harvard University examined effectiveness of Pfizer vaccine against Delta strain among 12-18-year-olds.

Vaccine 93% effective in preventing disease with symptoms

US likely to recommend booster shots to people as young as 40

US government likely will soon recommend booster shots to people as young as 40 who received either Moderna or Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

US likely to recommend booster shots to people as young as 40

US land borders to reopen - but only to the fully vaccinated

Non-essential travel will be permitted to Canada & Mexico, in line with recent changes to air travel regulations. Europe may follow suit.

US land borders to reopen - but only to the fully vaccinated

Corona fiasco in Israel

Some policy has been excellent, especially the Pfizer vaccine story, including ordering the 3rd dose. But other things were botched. Op-ed.

Corona fiasco in Israel

FDA scientists: Moderna did not meet all criteria for boosters

Scientists at FDA say Moderna has not met all of the agency's criteria to support use of booster doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.

FDA scientists: Moderna did not meet all criteria for boosters

CDC advisers to discuss Moderna, J&J booster doses

Independent advisers to CDC will meet later this month to make recommendations on booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's vaccines.

CDC advisers to discuss Moderna, J&J booster doses

Israeli study: Myocarditis extremely rare after COVID-19 vaccine

Study by Beilinson Hospital and Clalit Research Institute finds myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccine is rare even among young men.

Israeli study: Myocarditis extremely rare after COVID-19 vaccine

Has COVID 4.0 ended? We'll know by next week

Prof. Nachman Ash notes continued drop in cases, credits booster shot campaign.

Has COVID 4.0 ended? We'll know by next week

Watch: Anti-vaxxer protesters trash NYC testing center

A group protesting NYC's vaccine mandate attacked a COVID-19 testing station in Union Square.

Watch: Anti-vaxxer protesters trash NYC testing center

Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize booster shots

Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize booster shots of its COVID-19 vaccine for people over the age of 18.

Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize booster shots

2 million Israelis lose Green Pass today

Under new system, Green Passes to be valid for 6 months after last COVID vaccination dose.

2 million Israelis lose Green Pass today

California to require COVID-19 vaccinations for K-12 students

The state will be the first in America to require that all students be vaccinated before attending class.

California to require COVID-19 vaccinations for K-12 students

FDA panel to review COVID vaccines for children

FDA panel to discuss booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and clearing Pfizer's vaccine for use in children.

FDA panel to review COVID vaccines for children

Fauci: Data will show that Israel is doing the right thing

US chief medical adviser says he believes the US will eventually adopt Israel’s move to offer booster shots.

Fauci: Data will show that Israel is doing the right thing

Watch: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot

President Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot: This is a pandemic of the unvaccinated.

Watch: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot

Pfizer to move forward with vaccines for children 'pretty soon'

Pfizer CEO says his company will begin moving forward with efforts to get children eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in a matter of days.

Pfizer to move forward with vaccines for children 'pretty soon'

CDC Director overrules panel regarding booster shots

In rare move, CDC Director rules that people at risk of COVID-19 infection because of their jobs should also be eligible for a booster.

CDC Director overrules panel regarding booster shots

CDC advisers back booster shots for ages 65 and older

CDC advisory panel recommends booster shot for Americans aged 65 and older and some adults with underlying medical conditions.

CDC advisers back booster shots for ages 65 and older

Moderna CEO: COVID pandemic could be over in a year

Moderna Chief Executive says enough vaccine doses should be available by the middle of next year so that everyone can be vaccinated.

Moderna CEO: COVID pandemic could be over in a year

FDA authorizes booster shots for ages 65 and older

FDA authorizes booster doses for Americans aged 65 and older and younger adults with underlying health conditions.

FDA authorizes booster shots for ages 65 and older

Biden to get booster shot on camera once approved

Biden plans to get his COVID-19 booster shot on camera once it's fully approved for Americans over the age of 65.

Biden to get booster shot on camera once approved

'Israelis have more trust in the FDA than Americans'

Former Associate Director General of Health Ministry on FDA decision regarding booster shots: They have their own considerations.

'Israelis have more trust in the FDA than Americans'

FDA panel rejects COVID-19 booster shots for most Americans

FDA committee rejects COVID-19 booster shots for Americans aged 16 and over, but approves boosters for 65+ and high risk individuals.

FDA panel rejects COVID-19 booster shots for most Americans

24 states threaten to sue Biden over vaccine mandate

24 states threaten to sue over Biden's rule to require employers with more than 100 employees to mandate vaccinations and frequent testing.

24 states threaten to sue Biden over vaccine mandate

Moderna developing single-dose COVID-19 and flu vaccine

Moderna says it is developing a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against COVID-19 and the flu.

Moderna developing single-dose COVID-19 and flu vaccine

Biden mandates COVID-19 shots and tests

Biden requires most federal employees to get vaccines, pushes large employers to have their workers vaccinated or tested.

Biden mandates COVID-19 shots and tests

WHO condemns wealthy nations' rush to hand out booster shots

World Health Organization again calls on countries to avoid giving out COVID-19 booster shots until the end of the year.

WHO condemns wealthy nations' rush to hand out booster shots

Pfizer winning the race for FDA booster approval

"The good news is that if you get the booster, you'll be protected against virtually any variant," says Dr. Fauci.

Pfizer winning the race for FDA booster approval

Top US health officials: Not enough data to recommend boosters

Report: Top US health officials told White House they may not have enough data to recommend COVID-19 booster shots for the general public.

Top US health officials: Not enough data to recommend boosters

Soon: Isolation for those who have not received booster shot

As part of changes in the green pass to take effect in October, anyone who hasn't had a third dose will be considered unvaccinated.

Soon: Isolation for those who have not received booster shot

US has administered third dose to over 1 million people

CDC: A third dose of either Pfizer or Moderna has been administered to over 1 million people since August 13.

US has administered third dose to over 1 million people

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and older

The move comes one week after the FDA granted full approval to the vaccine.

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and older

UAE to resume visas to fully vaccinated tourists

UAE will resume issuing visas to all tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday.

UAE to resume visas to fully vaccinated tourists

1 in 12 tests comes back positive - is the 4th wave really over?

Number of seriously ill has risen to 751, number of ventilators up to 157.

1 in 12 tests comes back positive - is the 4th wave really over?

Top Religious Zionist rabbi: I oppose coercion, not vaccination

Rabbi Dov Lior says that he condemns forcing people to get vaccinated, but not the vaccination itself.

Top Religious Zionist rabbi: I oppose coercion, not vaccination

Japan suspends COVID vaccinations due to contamination

Around 1.63 million vials of Moderna's vaccine, produced in Spain, found to be contaminated. No adverse effects reported so far.

Japan suspends COVID vaccinations due to contamination

List of 'red' cities for opening of school year published

According to Corona Cabinet, 'red' communities will be required to hold distance learning for grades 8-12 unless 70% of students are vaxxed.

List of 'red' cities for opening of school year published

China records zero COVID-19 cases

Officials in China reported no new cases of the virus with the vaccination campaign taking effect across the mainland.

China records zero COVID-19 cases

Pentagon to require service members to be vaccinated

Pentagon announces it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.

Pentagon to require service members to be vaccinated

Who are the million Israelis who have yet to be vaccinated?

What would happen if they all turned up to be vaxxed tomorrow? As events on Sunday showed, the systems would collapse.

Who are the million Israelis who have yet to be vaccinated?

Playgoer removed from audience due to refusal to don face mask

Actor climbed off stage to personally request woman to "let us continue." Woman was removed after persisting in refusal.

Playgoer removed from audience due to refusal to don face mask

Tzohar rabbi: Peer pressure for vaccination acceptable

Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, chief ethicist of Tzohar, says peer pressure for vaccination is acceptable, as long as it doesn't become coercion.

Tzohar rabbi: Peer pressure for vaccination acceptable

Booster shots could be available to all age groups soon

Health Ministry expected to approve booster shots for all Israelis over the age of 12 within one to two weeks.

Booster shots could be available to all age groups soon

Fox News: Employees must input their vaccination status

Fox News updates its COVID-19 protocol, requires employees to input their vaccination status.

Fox News: Employees must input their vaccination status

COVID ward doctor presents the ultimate response to anti-vaxxers

'Have you ever seen someone drowning? That's exactly what it looks like,' a doctor fighting for lives of coronavirus patients says.

COVID ward doctor presents the ultimate response to anti-vaxxers

Intel Israel offers $250 incentives to employees to get vaxxed

Intel employs 14,000 people in Israel. Incentive will also be paid to those already vaccinated.

Intel Israel offers $250 incentives to employees to get vaxxed

WHO criticizes wealthy countries over booster shots

WHO condemns wealthy countries for providing booster shots while millions around the world have yet to receive one dose.

WHO criticizes wealthy countries over booster shots