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Not one serious COVID-19 case among Israelis who had two vaccine doses, minister says

Yuli Edelstein tells Knesset panel that 0.014% of people who had received the second dose contracted the virus, with all showing only minor symptoms, reinforcing preliminary results published by Maccabi health fund

Reuters , 15:48 , 01.26.21

Early results on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine encouraging, Maccabi HMO says

Data shows that only 20 people out of some 128,600 who received both shots have since been infected with the virus, with all patients - 50% of whom suffer from chronic illnesses - suffering from only mild symptoms and not requiring hospitalization

Reuters , 21:56 , 01.25.21

Moderna says it believes vaccine will work against new variants

Though South African variant could see diminished antibody response experts say two-dose regiment provides protection; company says will publish testing data as its shares rise nearly 10%, or $12.40, to $143.85 in morning trading

Reuters , 18:25 , 01.25.21

Health Ministry reports first case of California virus varriant

Carrier of new strain infects four people, all family members; ministry says all practiced quarantine protocol, investigates whether other Israelis have also been infected with variant, specifically other passengers on flight from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv

Adir Yanko , 22:05 , 01.24.21

Israel to mull scrapping age limit to receive virus vaccine

As Clalit and Meuhedet HMOs expand vaccination campaign to over 35s, senior Health Ministry officials say they are set to debate on Wednesday evening whether to allow all Israelis over the age of 16 to get inoculated

Adir Yanko , 14:08 , 01.20.21

'Israel won't achieve coronavirus herd immunity until children are vaccinated'

Head of pediatric unit at Soroka Medical Center says it appears the British and S. African virus variants cause the increase in infection among younger people; others claim COVID adapts as older population becomes immune through vaccine

Adir Yanko , Yael Friedson , 13:43 , 01.20.21

Pregnant women with COVID complications had UK variant, Health Ministry says

Preliminary DNA sequencing of samples shows presence of mutation; meanwhile, healthcare providers to expand national vaccination drive soon to include pregnant women as coronavirus hospitalizations mount

Adir Yanko , 22:27 , 01.19.21

Israeli study: Green Mediterranean diet ideal to promote healthy liver

MRI-nutritional clinical trial is first to develop new diet that is rich in vegetables, includes daily intake of walnuts, green tea and cuts down on processed and red meat; lead researcher: It can make dramatic changes to key health factors

TPS , 13:12 , 01.19.21

Pregnant women with COVID-19 fighting for their lives

Doctors say hospitals are witnessing a most violent disease not seen in previous waves of the virus, and that the women who are members of the ultra-Orthodox community have no underlying conditions; infectious disease expert says pregnant woman may have to be vaccinated against coronavirus

Adir Yanko, Raanan Ben Zur , 08:00 , 01.19.21

WHO raises 'concerns' about Israeli-Palestinian vaccine inequity

PA yet to request Israel's aid in vaccine supply, opting to procure through UN scheme; some consider snub of Israel to reflect concerns doing so would open up Ramallah to allegations it's unable to provide for its own people or not ready for statehood

Associated Press , 22:22 , 01.18.21

COVID antibodies increase 6-20 times week after 2nd dose of Pfizer shot, study says

Data from 102 subjects shows 98% of them developed significant presence of antibodies; survey's editor says participants most likely won't spread the disease further

Adir Yanko , 17:41 , 01.18.21

Israel trades Pfizer doses for medical data in vaccine blitz

The country is considered an ideal place for studying the vaccination programs with Its mandatory universal health care that provides service though its four publicly funded HMOs with meticulously digitized medical records which have helped Israel administer more than 2 million doses

Associated Press , 10:37 , 01.18.21

Vaccinated Israelis exempt from quarantine 1 week after 2nd dose, virus czar says

Prof. Ash says national inoculation campaign planned to reach 200,000 daily vaccinations within a week; Health Ministry DG Levy tells hospital officials number of hospitalizations for coronavirus not expected to decline in coming 2 weeks

Ynet , 19:02 , 01.17.21

The lonely childbirth of a COVID mother

Having tested positive for coronavirus, Heli Prizant was not allowed to have her husband with her as she had a C-section and was immediately separated from her new baby son; her dramatic delivery was documented by award-winning photographer Ziv Koren

Ynet , 13:38 , 01.16.21

Two million Israelis received 1st dose of COVID vaccine, Health Ministry says

Setting course for next million, PM says vaccination campaign's success will allow Israel to ease restrictions while 'Europe plans lockdowns well into March and April'; some 110,000 Israelis already received 2nd booster shot

Adir Yanko , 20:33 , 01.14.21

Despite strong vaccination drive, Israel can't find solution for housebound citizens

Vaccine still unavailable to 115,000 people unable to leave home, including many Holocaust survivors; virus czar says distribution apparatus still being formed, taking into account logistical requirements of shot's transportation

Nina Fuchs , 17:56 , 01.14.21

Health Ministry: Over 20% of Israelis have received first virus vaccine shot

New data shows 10.5% of Jerusalem residents have received the vaccine, while in Tel Aviv 19.8%; southern town of Omer takes the lead with 40% of the population vaccinated; Haredi communities trail others when it comes to inoculation

Adir Yanko, Yaron Drukman , 21:02 , 01.13.21

Pfizer vaccine reduces coronavirus infection among entire population, Israeli data suggests

Research by Clalit health fund shows that among 200,000 people aged 60 and over, both inoculated and not, there was a 33% reduction in the spread of the virus 14 days after the first of the two required doses was administered

Nadav Eyal , 11:44 , 01.13.21

Israeli health funds at center of vaccination push

With some 2 million Israelis vaccinated and after being shunned from many efforts to combat pandemic, HMOs' existing infrastructure proved it is capable of efficient and rapid delivery of inoculation shots

AFP , 09:34 , 01.13.21

Israel announces virus vaccination campaign expanding to over 50s

Service becomes available to larger swath of population shortly after launch of inoculations for over 55s; education system workers prioritized in line for shot

Adir Yanko, Sivan Hillaie , 19:18 , 01.12.21

Israel expects to start vaccinating children by March, virus czar says

Ash predicts research will establish minimum age threshold for vaccines can be safely lowered from 16 to 12; says fact that children under 16 are not receiving inoculation 'is certainly troubling in terms of ability to achieve herd immunity'

Reuters, Ynet , 14:12 , 01.12.21

First batch of Moderna's COVID vaccine earmarked for IDF troops

Health officials redirect 100,000 doses of shot which was first earmarked for housebound citizens, citing longer transport times to citizens' homes which may damage the contents of the vaccine

Adir Yanko , 17:58 , 01.11.21

Palestinians approve Russian COVID-19 vaccine for use in self-rule areas

Palestinian health minister confirms ministry granted 'emergency approval' for Sputnik V, first shipment of which expected to arrive in February as PA accuses Israel of shirking duty to ensure vaccines available in West Bank

Reuters , 17:42 , 01.11.21

Israel's virus vaccination campaign expanding to over 55s

Following the arrival of additional Pfizer vaccine shipments, Health Ministry says Israelis over 55 years will be able to get inoculated from Tuesday; HMOs complain they weren't informed before the announcement

Ynet , 10:01 , 01.11.21

Israel's vaccine drive gets booster shot with new Pfizer delivery

Receiving shipment, PM lauds national vaccine campaign, saying Israel is leading the world and has become a global model for inoculating against coronavirus, vows to see 170,000 vaccinated every day

Ynet , 16:04 , 01.10.21

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