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Are we on the way to lockdown? Drive-thru testing is back

COVID Czar admits latest outbreaks have yet to be contained.

Students in Binyamina and Modi'in ordered to wear masks

Health Ministry director signs mask-wearing order for schools in Binyamina and Modi'in.

Obligation to wear masks indoors abolished as of Tuesday

Director General of Health Ministry signs order that officially abolishes obligation to wear masks indoors.

Brazil's President fined after failing to wear mask in public

Jair Bolsonaro fined for failure to wear a mask after leading thousands of motorcyclist supporters through the streets of Sao Paulo.

Report: Mask mandate to remain in force in schools

Israel's coronavirus directorate decides to back plan to end mask mandate - except for schoolchildren.

Michigan governor busted for breaking self-imposed COVID rules

Democratic politicians continuing violations of their own rules throughout the country as voters lose trust in elected officials.

Sen. John Kennedy asks CDC director what mask rules are

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) asks CDC Director Rochelle Walensky to clarify mask-wearing rules in the US.

CDC: Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask

Biden welcomes CDC’s directive as "a great day for America in our long battle with the coronavirus".

US: CDC reduces masking requirement for vaccinated people

US Center for Disease Control says fully vaccinated people can have small outdoor gatherings without masks.

This morning: Return to full classes, no masks outside

All classes across country to study 6 days a week without limit on student number. Not wearing mask outside permitted.

Health Ministry finalizes repeal of mask laws

New relaxations in mask laws are coming as of Sunday.

Canada issues recall of masks with graphene over health concerns

Health Canada says disposable masks containing graphene 'may pose health risks,' citing concern over 'lung toxicity.'

When will Israel repeal mask mandate?

'No major COVID outbreaks expected during elections and Passover holiday,' says coronavirus czar. 'Mutations aren't resistant to vaccine.'

Worried about your respiratory health while wearing a mask?

AirPop has developed a smart mask that elevates your safety beyond simply protecting you from viral particles by monitoring your vitals.

Texas: Woman arrested after not wearing mask at bank

Woman arrested after not wearing mask at a Galveston bank despite Texas governor's lifting of mask mandate.

Edelstein: Those uneasy with Pfizer deal 'need a chill pill'

Minister says he won't recommend removal of the mask ordinance outdoors, blaming those who 'didn't get vaccinated and flout instructions.'

CDC: Fully vaccinated people can visit each other without masks

CDC says vaccinated people can gather with those at low-risk for virus without masks, but should cover face in public.

Dallas Jewish group plans 'mask-burning' party to celebrate

Group is celebrating Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lifting of his statewide mask mandate by holding a mask-burning party.

Alabama Governor extends mask order for a month

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey says the mask requirement will end for good in April.

Texas lifts mask mandate, permits reopening of businesses

Mississippi also lifts its mask mandate, except for K-12 schools.

Haredim accuse airline of anti-Semitism after being ejected

Nearly two dozen Orthodox Jewish passengers, including an extended family, forced off of plane. 'Flight crew celebrated afterwards'.

Fauci: Americans might still need to wear masks in 2022

Biden’s chief medical adviser says it's "possible" Americans will still need to wear masks in 2022 to protect against the coronavirus.

Fishman the Prophet

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

Biden: I'm asking every American to mask up for 100 days

Watch: New President is looking to make public health a top priority. "We’ll move heaven and earth to get more people vaccinated for free"

Magen Yisrael: We could be back to normal by summer

Dr. Orly Greefield of Magen Yisrael says we may be seeing light at the end of the tunnel.

How does Dubai fight corona compared to Israel?

There is a crucial difference between the response of the population of Dubai and that of Israel. Op-ed.

Covid regulations vie with human nature

Human nature must be addressed in evaluating covid regulations. The rules must be kept, but the gov't can't expect 100% compliance. Opinion.