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U.S. to weigh authorizing Pfizer COVID vaccine for children aged 5-11

FDA experts say analysis shows vaccine 90.7% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID infections; benefits exceed the risks, such as heart inflammation, the most worrying side-effect for younger age groups

AFP , 14:41, 10.26.21

Israel says Delta subvariant more contagious than original strain

Health Ministry says newly discovered AY.4.2. is 15% more contagious than primary Delta strain, but not more deadly; adds only six cases have been detected in Israel, and no signs of its spread has been observed

i24NEWS , 13:18, 10.26.21

'Israel may start vaccinating children aged 5-11 from next month'

Coronavirus czar Salman Zarka says Israel's decision to vaccinate young children against COVID is not a given and FDA data must be reviewed before deciding; adds preparations must still be place for late November vaccine rollout

Adir Yanko, Alexandra Lukash , 15:33, 10.25.21

Israel sees its COVID infection rate drow below 1% for first time since July

Bennett announces NIS 10 billion to fight future waves of pandemic, Alroy-Preis tells legislators Health Ministry concerned over possible arrival of vaccine resistant strains of COVID-19; FDA expected to approve vaccine for 5-11 age group

Yaron Drukman, Nina Fox , 12:28, 10.24.21

Israel to reopen borders for vaccinated tourists from November 1

Pending the approval of the coronavirus cabinet, Health Ministry okays entry of tourists jabbed with WHO-recognized vaccines; rule excludes tourists from countries where Delta subvariant of coronavirus AY4.2 is rampant

Itamar Eichner , 17:10, 10.21.21

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

U.S. Food and drug regulator's latest moves would expand by tens of millions the number of Americans eligible for boosters and streamline distribution process of shots

Associated Press , 09:52, 10.21.21

Vaccine 90% effective in preventing virus infections in teens, Israeli study finds

Massive research conducted by Clalit Research Institute in cooperation with Harvard University compares data from over 180,000 teenagers; vaccinated also 93% less likely to develop symptomatic illness

Adir Yanko , 09:37, 10.21.21

Israel sees a 50% drop in serious illness from COVID

Health Ministry says there are currently 343 serious patients - down from 708 reported last month; 89% of seriously ill under the age of 60 are unvaccinated; new daily cases lowest since July 11; Bennett in consultations over new AY.4.2 variant

Yaron Drukman, Adir Yanko , 21:09, 10.20.21

'Arrival of Delta subvariant in Israel could signal start of 5th COVID wave'

Senior immunotherapy specialist Prof. Cyrille Cohen tells Ynet the AY.4.2 variant already makes up over 10% of all cases in Britain, which should raise a red flag for Israeli authorities

Dr. Itay Gal, Alexandra Lukash , 16:29, 10.20.21

First case of AY.4.2 Delta sub-variant detected in Israel

Boy returning from Moldova diagnosed with new mutation which experts fear may be more virulent than ancestor strain and could hamper country's exit from ongoing fourth wave of infections

i24NEWS , 23:22, 10.19.21

Israel to expand Green Classroom plan to more cities

Government expends scheme that allows students to skip compulsory quarantine in case of exposure to virus to kindergartens and daycare centers in 'yellow' communities; plan bans students from participating in some afterschool activities

Itamar Eichner , 09:37, 10.19.21

Israel's COVID-19 death toll tops 8,000 in painful milestone

Health Ministry reports that 8,010 Israelis succumbed to the disease since start of pandemic, with 1,000 of them in past two months alone; 357 patients in serious condition — lowest count since August 7

Yaron Druckman , 21:25, 10.18.21

Israel to begin offering AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine

Health Ministry says jabs will become available starting Thursday to Israelis aged 18 and over who are unable to get Pfizer or Moderna's mRNA-based vaccines and only with doctor's referral

Adir Yanko, Dr. Itay Gal , 18:55, 10.18.21

Israel set to scrap Green Pass restrictions in gyms

Gym owners worry vaccinated people will stay away if unvaccinated are able to enter, with one saying she believes she will suffer financially from the decision; health experts express opposition, cautioning government pandemic is not over

Nina Fox, Adir Yanko , 15:15, 10.18.21

Israel edges toward grim landmark of 8,000 COVID deaths

About 83% of deceased over past 30 days did not have an up-to-date vaccine; 380 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in serious condition; contagion rate remains stable at 1.7%

Adir Yanko, Yaron Druckman , 22:34, 10.17.21

WHO big wheel: Israel was right to approve COVID-19 booster shot

Dr. Dorit Nitzan of global health body praises 'pioneer' Israel for decision to roll out third vaccine dose before FDA approval, says fourth infection wave may be nearing its end but flu season may play spoilsport

Attila Somfalvi , 20:13, 10.17.21

Israel to fast-track immigration for Jewish doctors amid interns row

Move comes after thousands of interns quit over 26-hour shifts; reform set to assist country's hospitals with severe manpower shortage, with Jewish Agency data showing some 3,000 health professionals awaiting to make Aliyah

Sivan Hilaie , 10:53, 10.17.21

After delays, Israel begins enforcement of Green Pass QR codes

All digital certificates will be scanned from Sunday at entrances to facilities that require to comply with the mandate; meanwhile, Health Ministry reported less than 1,000 new, daily COVID cases for first time in 3 months

i24NEWS, Ynet , 10:03, 10.17.21

Israel's serious COVID-19 cases drop below 400

Health Ministry says 75% of all severely ill patients were unvaccinated and 169 of them were connected to ventilators; infection rate continues to fall — currently standing at 1.6%

Yaron Druckman, Adir Yanko , 19:12, 10.14.21

Israel's late implementation of Green Pass cost many lives, health expert says

Head of Public Health says implementing stricter restrictions during the onset of the fourth COVID wave could have reduced overall number of COVID cases; adds vaccines for children may be opened for public discussion due to controversy

Adir Yanko , 18:01, 10.14.21

Israel will keep indoor masking through winter despite ebbing COVID cases

Health Ministry DG optimistic as data indicates end of fourth coronavirus wave around the corner but says some curbs will stay, including Green Pass; severe COVID-19 cases continue dipping to 403

Alexandra Lukash , 12:13, 10.14.21

Israel scraps demand for vaccinated parents of COVID-positive children to isolate

Health Ministry says new rule is effective immediately and applies to parents who care for children aged 12 and below; ministry adds infection rate now lowest in has been in over 2 months

Ynet , 12:28, 10.13.21

Israel's COVID booster shot campaign loses steam as pandemic abates

Only 43,783 Israelis got their third jab from Sunday through Tuesday, compared to over 160,000 during the same period last week; severe cases tick down to lowest in two months

Yaron Druckman, Adir Yanko , 20:54, 10.12.21

Israeli health experts call for vigilance amid fears of fifth COVID wave

As fourth coronavirus infection wave appears to ebb, experts agree the airport remains a vulnerable point and more enforcement is needed there and other places since Israelis exhibit irresponsible behavior, ignoring regulations

Nina Fox , 13:02, 10.12.21

Israel sees 35% drop in serious COVID cases in past two weeks

Health Ministry says 427 patients are currently in serious condition, compared to 660 reported two weeks prior; of those currently severely ill, 75% are said to be unvaccinated; infection rate and 'R' number both slightly increased

Yaron Drukman, Adir Yanko , 10:37, 10.12.21

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