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Under fire: Strengthening Magen David Adom with emergency equipment and supplies

MDA teams work around the clock across Israel to provide emergency medical care for the wounded, with its devoted medics and paramedics on the scene while sirens sound and missiles fall as they risk their lives to save ours

Promotional Content , 19:42 , 05.11.21

U.S. authorizes Pfizer COVID vaccine for children 12 to 15

Vaccine producer says in the trial of 2,260 adolescents aged 12 to 15, 100% efficacy in preventing the illness was reported; Coronavirus czar tells Ynet vaccination of children 'is sensitive and complex,' but hints Israel will follow FDA guidelines

Reuters , 13:16 , 05.11.21

Doctors stage 'warning strike' nationwide over conditions, layoffs

Israel Medical Association says government's plans to fire 600 doctors from coronavirus wards poses a direct risk to public health; during strike, most HMOs will offer limited services, while most medical centers will work in an emergency format

Ynet , 15:31 , 05.10.21

Leading pediatrician calls to vaccinate children against COVID

Head of Israel Pediatric Association says 'coronavirus tangible and immediate risk to each and every child'; study shows over half of parents willing to inoculate their child against the virus

Attila Somfalvi , 20:53 , 05.09.21

Israel's active COVID cases below 1,000 for first time in year

Health Ministry reports just 17 new cases of virus Saturday, with contagion rate of around 0.2%; number of critical patients drops to 84, the lowest level since July 2020; country no longer has any locations classed as infection hotspots

Ynet , 15:42 , 05.09.21

With virus cases down, Israel prepares to close drive-in testing centers

Health Ministry says it will shut down COVID testing facilities operated by Home Front Command despite objections from the IDF; Health Ministry is also working to scrap free coronavirus testing for inoculated, recovered

Adir Yanko , 17:44 , 05.06.21

As Israelis live longer, dementia claims more lives

While cancer is still the biggest killer in Israel, medical advances have led to less preventable deaths from diabetes, kidney disorders and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease; but as people age, brain functioning often declines

Adir Yanko , 15:28 , 05.06.21

Israel extends 'Green Pass' for vaccinated through end of 2021

Extension, which Health Ministry says was made over continued decline in cases and projected efficacy of vaccine, comes as ministers approve increasing attendance limits at sports and culture events for 'Green Pass' holders

Adir Yanko , 17:00 , 05.05.21

Israel confirms first cases of Brazilian, Chilean COVID-19 variants

South American strains identified in three Israeli returning from abroad, two vaccinated adults and an infant; Israel bans travel to 7 destinations suffering from severe coronavirus outbreaks

Ynet , 20:03 , 05.03.21

Israel mulls scrapping masks in vaccinated-only indoor events

Cabinet of health experts that advises the Health Ministry tell officials it will be possible to drop the outdoor mask requirement for events staged in accordance to Green Pass rule, if the current decrease in COVID infection rate continues

Adir Yanko , 17:13 , 04.29.21

Virus czar: Israel tightening entry rules for high infection countries

Prof. Nachman Ash says that measures could include ban on arrivals from virus hotspots such as India, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Ethiopia and South Africa; expresses optimism over consistently low infection rates seen across country

Alexandra Lukash , 17:40 , 04.28.21

In rare outbreak, 23 students in one Jerusalem classroom contract coronavirus

Teddy Kollek High School Pisgat Zeev says out of 25 cases recently discovered at the school, 23 appear to be classmates; in addition, outbreak detected at schools in Pardes Hanna-Karkur, which has the highest traffic light score in Israel

Nina Fox, Alexandra Lukash , 15:22 , 04.28.21

Israel to allow unvaccinated presenting negative virus test to enter public amenities

Ministers also vote to lift all restrictions on public transit, incl; scrapping 75% passenger capacity limit on buses, trains; Cabinet to discuss increasing attendance at sports venues and theaters

Itamar Eichner, Asaf Zagrizak , 20:54 , 04.27.21

Coronavirus czar: Israel could still see mass infections

Prof. Ash says Israelis must adhere to health guidelines as country reopens in wake of massive vaccine drive, which he calls 'medical Iron Dome'; suggests avoiding non-essential flights due to surging infection rates in other countries

Adir Yanko , 19:51 , 04.25.21

Health Ministry urges Israelis to avoid unnecessary trips abroad amid pandemic

Israelis who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and those who have recovered from the disease are also recommended not to leave the country to avoid importing new COVID variants capable of breaking through vaccine protection

Adir Yanko , 19:40 , 04.22.21

Israeli cannabis mag takes center stage in Ted Danson science show

Segment on CNBC's 'Advancements With Ted Danson' will air April 24, and include Cannigma magazine's CEO discussing importance of education about the industry in order to move it forward

Ynet , 16:11 , 04.22.21

Virus expert doubts PM claim that third COVID shot needed

Prof. Galia Rahav, head of infectious diseases at Israel's largest hospital, says no indication that boosters needed in six months as country not seeing virus resurgence, but does warn against large gatherings, urges greater vigilance

Alexandra Lukash , 19:08 , 04.21.21

With vaccine needs met, Israel looks to send AstraZeneca doses elsewhere

Coronavirus czar Prof. Nachman Ash says with supplies from Pfizer and Moderna secure through 2022, unneeded 10 million doses from British-Swedish pharma giant 'can certainly be used in other places in the world'

Reuters , 14:05 , 04.21.21

Netanyahu announces second COVID-19 vaccination drive will begin in six months

After striking deals with Pfizer, Moderna to purchase millions of vaccine doses, PM calls on Israelis to 'brace your shoulders' for inoculation campaign slated to include children, reiterates support for direct PM vote

Adir Yanko, Haim Golditch , 19:17 , 04.20.21

Israel logs Indian COVID variant, sees some vaccine efficacy against it

Health Ministry Director General Hezi Levi tells Kan public radio Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine appears to have 'reduced efficacy' on the new strain, which was detected in Israel last week among eight people arriving from abroad

Reuters, Ynet , 10:18 , 04.20.21

Israel closes down remaining COVID wards as infection drops

Hospital chiefs say they've been waiting for this for a year, while medical teams are set to be reassigned back to internal medicine wards that were severely understaffed during the pandemic; infection rate now down to 0.3%

Ynet , 07:56 , 04.20.21

Israel, Pfizer ink deal for millions of coronavirus vaccine doses through 2022

Netanyahu and Edelstein hail agreement that has been held up for several weeks over political infighting; sources close to the prime minister say deal does not require government approval

Itamar Eichner , 18:40 , 04.19.21

New Israeli optical tech offers 'immediate' skin cancer diagnosis

Scientists at Tel Aviv University use special optical fibers that can distinguish between benign lesion on the skin and malignant one, using non-invasive process that provides results in real time and avoids surgical procedure

TPS , 18:26 , 04.18.21

Q&A: Coronavirus czar on the future of the COVID battle

Prof. Nachman Ash talks to Ynet about reduced masked restrictions, the dangers of variants from abroad, in particular India, vaccines for children and the future of the country's fight against COVID-19

Adir Yanko, Attila Somfalvi , 15:54 , 04.18.21

Israel to scrap outdoor mask-wearing from Sunday

Nearly one year since the onset of the pandemic in Israel, Edelstein confirms the move, which he said was made following a recommendation from health professionals, but emphasizes masks must still be worn in confined spaces

Adir Yanko , 20:54 , 04.15.21

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