vaccine

Minister: Mandatory vaccines? Israel isn't a fascist country

'The government can't force people to get vaccinated,' says Minister Ze'ev Elkin, while defending Green Pass limits on unvaccinated.

Fauci: I was stunned Trump was booed over booster shot

Top infectious disease expert was "dismayed" when Trump was booed by his supporters after revealing he had a booster shot.

White House praises Trump for getting booster

White House press secretary says White House is “grateful” former President received a booster shot.

Orthodox nurses publish 140-page vaccine info pamphlet

Fighting anti-vaxxers among Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jews, nurses write a 140-page rebuttal.

Omicron measures, a test of rationality

The govermental reactions to the Omicron variant are a 'nisayon haseikhel' - a test of rationality. We need much more information. Op-ed.

Israeli study: Booster increases COVID-19 antibodies by 40 times

New research by Assuta Ashdod shows booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine significantly increases antibody levels in immunocompromised patients.

Trump 'surprised' after Biden thanks him

Former President says he is "very appreciative" and "surprised" that Biden thanked him for making vaccines available to the public.

AstraZeneca to produce vaccine for Omicron

Oxford university and AstraZeneca begin work on Omicron-targeted version of their coronavirus vaccine.

PM Bennett: To all those eligible, go and get your 4th shot

Following epidemic taskforce's recommendation to offer another booster to vulnerable groups, PM orders preparations to be made.

NYC offers $100 cash for COVID booster recipients

Mayor de Blasio presents the plan as the way to "get through these challenging weeks and avoid lockdown."

Trump reveals he got a booster shot

Former President reveals during event in Dallas that he received a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

Bennett proposes denying entry to classes for unvaccinated kids

The Ministry of Education and other MKs oppose the proposal. Parental leadership: "A proposal that is a disgrace to decision-makers."

Data shows Moderna booster shot works against omicron

Data shows Moderna booster shot increases neutralizing antibodies against the omicron variant.

Health Minister: We will consider fourth dose for elderly

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz says Israel could consider a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for the elderly population.

CDC panel recommends mRNA vaccines over J&J

CDC panel votes to give preferential recommendation to vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna over Johnson & Johnson due to blood clots.

Israel to donate 1 million COVID vaccines to Africa

Israel to donate AstraZeneca vaccines to African countries through Covax Vaccine Distribution Mechanism.

Starting Friday: Green pass, bracelets required at malls

PM, Health Minister agree on new regulations requiring green passes to enter malls over 10,00 square meters in size.

Moderna chief medic: 'Omicron poses a real threat'

Dr. Burton warns of "situation where individuals will become co-infected" with both Delta & Omicron, leading to more mutations emerging.

Anti-vaxxers threaten elderly rabbi and his family

Anti-vaxxers are harassing those close to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky with hate mail, telephone harassment, and letters bearing outright threats.

US discharges 27 service members who refused vaccine

The Pentagon announced in August it would require service members to receive COVID-19 vaccine.

Ex-Health Min. chief: Israel must force people to get vaccinated

'Unvaccinated people should be forced to stay at home, make situation so hard for them they have no choice but to get vaccinated.'

Just 10% of young children in Israel have received COVID vaccine

Latest children's vaccination campaign a failure? Few parents vaccinating their kids for COVID, with lowest numbers in haredi, Arab sectors.

Experts decide against fourth vaccine dose

Health experts decide against recommending shorter time before booster and against fourth vaccine dose.

Hasidic leader urges teachers in Brooklyn yeshiva to get vaccine

Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach, leader of the Belz Hasidic sect in Israel, urges teachers at new Belz school in Borough Park to get vaccinated.

Watch: Google Assistant sings 'the vaccine song'

Google Assistant app sings song celebrating vaccines when asked for a song.

Survey: 20% of 5-to-11-year-olds reported vaccine side effects

Maccabi Healthcare Services survey: 20% of vaccinated children suffered side effects, most often weakness, fatigue or headaches.

Bennett under fire for pushing restrictions on unvaccinated

Hebrew University health expert says people should be convinced, not coerced, into getting vaccinated.

FDA authorizes AstraZeneca's COVID-19 antibody cocktail

FDA authorizes AstraZeneca's antibody cocktail for individuals with immune systems or history of side effects from coronavirus vaccines.

Israeli study:

Booster shot reduces risk of death by 90 percent

Study conducted on people aged 50 and older finds that third dose of Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-related death by 90 percent.

WHO official: Vaccines should also work against Omicron

Top WHO official says existing vaccines should protect people who contract Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Israel considers vaccinating recovered children

Parents of children ages 5-11 who have recovered from COVID to be allowed to give them COVID vaccine.

Health Minister: 4th vaccine dose for all Israelis a possibility

Minister Nitzan Horowitz says if data shows drop in efficacy of booster shots, an additional booster shot would be authorized.

Haredi Rabbi: Bennett is a liar - but get vaccinated regardless

Senior haredi rabbi calls PM 'a liar', says government untrustworthy, but adds vaccines are obligatory regardless.

De Blasio announces private sector vaccine mandate

NYC Mayor says beginning December 27 all private sector employees will be required to be vaccinated in response to Omicron variant.

Health Ministry chief: Mandatory vaccinations a possibility

Health Ministry Director-General Nachman Ash says universal vaccine mandate currently not necessary - but says it is still on the table.

Israeli Health Ministry begins deliberations on 4th COVID shot

Second Booster: As more cases of Omicron variant discovered across Israel, Health Ministry weighs additional jab.

New Hope MK: I won't vaccinate my children

MK Michal Shir in TV interview: As a parent I do not understand why a 5-year-old child should be vaccinated.

Pfizer CEO: Israel is a beacon of hope in this pandemic

Albert Bourla talks about his good relations with Netanyahu and Bennett and answers parents who are worried over the COVID vaccine.

Anti-vaccine group places unapproved ads at New York bus stop

An anti-vaccine ad by an Orthodox group briefly took over a Crown Heights bus stop.

NYC to require workers at religious schools to be vaccinated

Committee of NYC Religious and Independent School Officials opposes vaccine mandate for religious and private schools.

South African expert: Vaccines better protection against Omicron

Data from South Africa shows more people who recovered from COVID becoming reinfected with Omicron, vaccines prevent serious illness.

Israeli contracted Omicron at conference where all were vaxxed

Dr. Maor returned from London, went back to work, and infected at least one colleague before developing symptoms. He is fully vaccinated.

'We need to examine all options - including mandatory vaccines'

'Israel's approach is more understanding - and that comes with a price,' coronavirus czar Prof. Salman Zarka says.

Federal judge blocks Biden's vaccine mandate

Federal judge in Louisiana issues nationwide preliminary injunction against Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.

Initial data shows vaccine very effective against Omicron strain

New data shows drop in vaccine's efficacy is slight and transmission is not significantly faster than Delta's.

Stocks plunge following Moderna CEO's gloomy predictions

Stéphane Bancel stressed risks involved in switching production to Omicron-focused vaccine, suggested booster doses were a better option.

CDC: Adults should get a booster shot

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues new guidance recommending booster shots for all vaccinated people 18 and older.

Pfizer CEO:

New vaccine against Omicron variant could be ready in 100 days

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says original vaccine likely still effective against new COVID variant, but will develop new vaccine just in case.

Is 'vaccine apartheid' responsible for Omicron?

In an unvaccinated population, COVID can spread unchecked and mutate faster. 3.5 billion people have yet to receive a vaccine shot.

COVID Czar: We're in control of the situation

Seven cases of Omicron variant confirmed in Israel. "We only have limited information on new variant; vaccine remains useful," Zarka says.

Anti-vaxxer will pay professor 42,000 NIS

Woman who verbally attacked director of Sheba Medical Center's infectious diseases department to pay compensation. 'Violence has a price.'

EU clears Pfizer vaccine for use in children

European Union clears Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged five to 11.

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: 'Vaccinate children against COVID-19'

After meeting senior doctors, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, tells parents to vaccinate children against COVID-19.

Leading Doctor: COVID infects the brain, vaccinate your children

Dr. Meir Preis, director of the Institute of Hematology at Carmel Medical Center, calls on parents not to listen to 'charlatans and liars.'

David Bennett, 9, holds dad's hand as he gets COVID-19 vaccine

PM Naftali Bennett accompanies 9-year-old son David to receive COVID vaccine as Israeli children aged 5-11 become eligible to be vaccinated.

Israel kicks off COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children 5-11

Around 600 children have already received the coronavirus vaccine, and 20,000 more have appointments. 'Holiday for children and parents.'

Pfizer: Vaccine is 100% effective in protecting adolescents

Pfizer says results of long-term trial of COVID-19 vaccine found it is 100 percent effective in protecting 12-to-15-year-olds.

Feiglin: Health officials lied through their teeth

Former MK recounts to Avi Abelow his experience at Knesset Health Committee hearing on COVID shot for children.

Austria: Tens of thousands march against lockdown, vax mandate

Nearly 40,000 demonstrators march in Vienna to protest Austrian government's new COVID lockdown, plans to impose vaccine mandate.

Israel's vax committee endorses COVID jabs for children 5-11

Health Ministry committee recommends COVID vaccine for children 5-11 and offering booster shots to kids 12-15.