Virus

Israeli teen dies after contracting rare illness overseas

17-year-old Alon Bichman was vacationing in Bulgaria when he contracted a rare and severe illness.

Common children’s respiratory virus overwhelming US hospitals

Usually mild respiratory syncytial virus increasingly sending children across the United States to the hospital with severe symptoms.

Two countries link monkeypox cases to superspreader events

'Notable proportion' of European monkeypox cases are in gay or bisexual men, health officials say.

Massachusetts confirms monkeypox case

Confirmed case poses no risk to the public, health officials say.

The other pandemic

It is a virus of sorts and it is certainly pandemic. Israel-Palestine is everywhere,often used to redeem an otherwise pedestrian work.Op-ed.

‘Not vaccinated:’ Refusal is spreading the virus of antisemitism

Like COVID-19, anti-Semitism whipped up during the pandemic, an echo of the medieval slander that Jews spread the Black Death, remains.Op-ed

RSV, a childhood illness, is surging in Orthodox Brooklyn

After receding during COVID pandemic, respiratory virus afflicting infants is now surging in heavily Jewish neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

WHO: World needs to prepare for the next virus

Experts warn of a newer and more deadly virus that has been identified in Southeast Asia

Health Ministry:

9 children died, 1,787 hospitalized since COVID outbreak

Since the outbreak began, 1,787 0-to-18-year-olds who contracted virus have been hospitalized, 100 in serious or critical condition, 9 died.

Fishman the Prophet

This modern prophet is giving us a way out of his doomsday scenario. Opinion.

Dr. Mordechai Lipo: 'Here's how I recovered from COVID quickly'

Dr Lipo developed method combining well-known and alternative medicine, he believes can significantly reduce virus effects, shorten recovery

The Daily Portion

Sing in the middle of the journey, don't wait for its end

Do we only sing when our situation is perfect? Only after we reach our goal? Road songs are about growth, faith and hope. So let's sing.

Tomer on his COVID ordeal: 'Your lungs don't function'

'Don't underestimate this killer disease,' says Tomer Hoffman, infected with virus: 'If you don't have to, don't go out.'

A year ago, the UN colluded with China and Covid spread all over

In January 2020, WHO gave China the reins of the virus' investigation. They reported no evidence of human to human transmission. Op-ed.

Thanks to Trump, this is not 1963 all over again

The scolds are blaming him for catching the Covid-19, with no thought to thank him for the world staying quiet while he recuperates.Op-ed.

Watch: AstraZeneca resumes vaccine trials

UK-based bio firm AstraZeneca said it resumed trials of its CV-19 vaccine after a test subject reported complications.

How Is Israel Dealing with the Pandemic?

There are many people who are beginning to wonder just how Israel is dealing with the pandemic. These are a few points to keep in mind.

Try to look for the bright side - and bring the light to others

I am less worried about the riots and the virus than about us taking responsibility for our actions and showing compassion for others.

The next Great Aliyah Wave

Israel has been asked to assist Diaspora Jews, but is it prepared for an aliyah wave or will it lose olim who find no homes and jobs? Op-ed.

The virus that has nothing novel about it

Health Ministry official enters isolation upon return from Japan

Professor Grotto, who was in Japan to promote the return of Israelis from the Corona Ship, entered isolation upon his return.

Rats, live wolf pups at China food market linked to virus

China puts 2nd city on lockdown as virus that has killed 9 and infected hundreds may have originated with wild animal sold at food emporium.

Deadly new coronavirus reaches US

What started as mystery virus last month in Wuhan, China, has now killed at least 17 people and infected hundreds more around the world.

China halts travel in Wuhan to fight coronavirus spread

City at center of coronavirus outbreak suspends bus, subway, ferry, and passenger travel; Israel Health Ministry warns against Wuhan visits.

143 students infected with virus at Nazi death camps

143 students participating in a school trip to the Nazi death camps were stricken with serious stomach cramps while touring.

Iran says malicious software hit its petrochemical complexes

Iran detects and removes malicious software from two of its petrochemical complexes.

Israeli scientists help identify deadly tilapia virus

International scientists announce breakthrough in mystery of deadly virus killing off world fish supplies.

Switzerland Confirms Investigation into Spying on Iran Talks

Swiss Attorney General says multiple premises searched in relation to investigation into allegations of hacking of Iran nuclear talks.

Iran 'Concerned' Over Reports of Spying on Nuclear Talks

Iran expresses "serious concern" about reports of cyber-attacks on venues linked to nuclear talks with West.

Washington 'Confident' Talks with Iran Weren't Breached

State Department spokesman says the government confident there had been no security breach in the Iran-West talks.

Report: Israel Attempted to Spy on Iran Nuclear Talks

Cybersecurity firm finds Israeli hacking program on servers of hotels linked to talks in second spy accusation since March.

US, UK Warn Against Using Internet Explorer Until Bug Fixed

Windows XP users warned to steer clear of popular internet browser - or severely compromise their internet security.

Dangerous Trojan Horse Virus Hits Israel

Trojan horse viruses on Facebook are among the top threats to Israeli computer users for November.

US Charges Three Over 'Gozi' Computer Virus

Federal prosecutors announce charges against three cyber thieves accused of stealing banking information.

Norovirus Infects 45 at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital

An outbreak of norovirus among staff at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital led to temporary closure of the hospital's neurology clinic.

New Mideast Virus 'Developed by Nation State'

Gauss is "a complex cyber-espionage toolkit created by the same actors behind the Flame malware platform."

Anonymous Invades Turkish Police, Intelligence Websites

International hacking organization Anonymous crashed websites belonging to the Turkish police and intelligence Thursday.