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Coronavirus czar says not sure if recent COVID outbreak 'under control'

Prof. Nachman Ash during press conference advises Israelis to avoid international travel this summer over the spread of new virus variants; public health chief says if Israel continues recording over 100 daily cases, mask mandate will return

Nina Fuchs , 20:15 , 06.23.21

Israel to postpone entry of tourists for a month over COVID surge

At a meeting between Bennett and Health Ministry officials it was decided to postpone the entry of tourists from countries with low COVID rates until August 1 in the wake of 2 outbreaks at schools; in Binyamina, 15 of the infected fully vaccinated

Adir Yanko , 17:10 , 06.23.21

No more COVID breaches at airport, health minister vows as cases surge

Israel tops 100 new coronavirus cases for second consecutive day, most diagnoses in students in hotspots or Israelis returning from overseas; new government revives 'corona cabinet' as IDF experts recommend discussion on resuming indoor mask mandate

Adir Yanko , 15:09 , 06.23.21

Health Ministry tightens coronavirus restrictions amid new COVID surge

Ministry chief says herd immunity in Israel yet to kick in and surge in cases is cause for concern, ministry requires travelers to declare they would avoid traveling to high-risk countries or be subject to fines

Adir Yanko , 09:02 , 06.23.21

PM says Israel treating uptick in cases as another COVID-19 outbreak

Bennett calls on Israelis to act with caution since Delta variant may also infect those who have been fully vaccinated and advises citizens to vaccinate their children and avoid traveling abroad

Ynet , 20:09 , 06.22.21

School COVID-19 cases spur Israeli parents to vaccinate kids

Israel's two largest HMOs say appointments for 12-15-year-old vaccinations have doubled and tripled since two mass outbreaks in schools in Modi'in and Binyamina; experts say herd immunity unlikely if children, teens are not vaccinated

Reuters , 15:35 , 06.22.21

Gym trainer violated quarantine in Binyamina COVID outbreak

Health Ministry's epidemiological investigation shows the fitness trainer was in contact with a large number of people in the city, which now has 94 verified coronavirus cases; local authorities say outbreak is localized and contained

Ahiye Raved, Adir Yanko, Attila Somfalvi , 14:56 , 06.22.21

Health Ministry chief backs masks in crowded places amid COVID surge

Prof Hezi Levi's says he also backs fines for those who travel to high-risk countries; comments come shortly after the head of infectious diseases at Israel's largest hospital, told Ynet that Israel should consider bringing back the mask mandate

Attila Somfalvi , 11:41 , 06.22.21

For first time in months, Israel records over 100 new daily virus cases

Health Ministry says 125 people were diagnosed with COVID on Monday, highest daily tally since April 23; after test positivity rate increases to 0.3%, certain businesses opt to resume indoor mask mandate, a week after it was lifted

Ynet , 09:23 , 06.22.21

Health Ministry encourages vaccinating adolescents amid virus outbreaks in schools

Health officials aim for a quick and broad inoculation rollout as most of country's vaccine stockpile nears end of shelf life; active cases nearly double nationwide within days

Adir Yanko , 20:38 , 06.21.21

Coronavirus czar says traveling abroad with children 'irresponsible'

Prof. Nachman Ash blames lack of enforcement at Ben Gurion Airport for entry of Indian variant and consequent COVID outbreaks at some Israeli schools; adds public must take personal responsibility, not rely solely on authorities

Adir Yanko, Alexandra Lukash , 14:46 , 06.21.21

Senior health official says Israel not at risk of wide spread of coronavirus

Professor Ran Balicer who heads the panel of experts advising the Health Ministry on the pandemic says ministry still evaluating data before making its final recommendation to vaccinate young teens age 12 to 15

Alexandra Lukash , 12:07 , 06.21.21

Israel mulls reinstating some coronavirus curbs amid Indian strain fears

Health Ministry also recommends all teens aged 12-15 get vaccinated after mass outbreaks at schools, said to have been sparked by the so-called Delta variant; Ynet learns more than 10,000 people returned from high-risk countries over past month

Ynet , 09:25 , 06.21.21

Binyamina, Modi'in schools reinstate mask mandate following COVID outbreaks

Decision comes less than week after Israel lifted indoor mask mandate; at least 500 people in quarantine in Binyamina in outbreak traced back to one family, feared to have been caused by 'delta' strain; further outbreaks reported in Jordan Valley and Modi'in

Adir Yanko , 11:01 , 06.20.21

Israel unifies COVID passes as first vaccines reach six-month mark

Health Ministry says the so-called 'unified pass' will consolidate the vaccine-based Green Pass and certificate issued to those who recovered from the virus; it will be available for Israelis in 2 weeks' time and be valid until end of 2021

Ynet , 11:31 , 06.16.21

Coronavirus outbreak at Modi'in school triggers mass testing for students

Some 90 sixth-graders placed in mandatory quarantine after 11 children who attend central Israel elementary school found to be infected; IDF Home Front Command begins widespread testing of all students; school to remain open under restrictions

Roi Rubinstein , 14:29 , 06.15.21

Israel drops indoor mask mandate as COVID infection rates plummet

Health Ministry says face coverings will still be required in medical facilities for unvaccinated patients and staff, of people en route to quarantine and of passengers on commercial flights; ministry chief says masks still advisable for crowded, enclosed spaces

Ynet, Reuters , 10:34 , 06.15.21

New health minister to scrap restrictions on blood donations from gay men

Drop in HIV rates, preventative treatments prompt Nitzan Horowitz to repeal provision that many in LGBT community slammed as discriminatory, which only allowed gay men to give blood if they had not had sex with man for at least 12 months

Adir Yanko , 12:52 , 06.14.21

Health Ministry: Half of Israel's new COVID patients infected abroad

Of the 109 cases confirmed in the past week, 51 were new arrivals who were placed in quarantine upon entry to the country; number includes new immigrants arriving from India, where the coronavirus is prevalent

Adir Yanko , 13:21 , 06.07.21

Edelstein: If virus numbers don't spike, indoor mask mandate to end on June 15

The health minister makes the announcement during ceremony honoring those who helped the country battle the pandemic, which resulted in Israel becoming 'the first fully vaccinated country in the world'

Haim Goldich, Adir Yanko , 19:02 , 06.06.21

Israelis are getting fit and making money doing it

With an eye on wellness, hospitals, unions and companies are adopting a new app that converts steps into 'coins' to be redeemed in stores and restaurants; its creators says the program also incentivizes a wide variety of other healthy habits

Maya Margit/The Media Line , 16:38 , 06.06.21

Israel expands COVID-19 vaccine rollout to include adolescents aged 12–15

Health officials recommend shot to at-risk youths, those living with at-risk relatives and families expected to travel abroad; healthy pubescents will also be able to get vaccinated if they choose to

Aryeh Savir/TPS , 10:08 , 06.06.21

Israel to start vaccinating 12- to 16-year-olds next week

Health Ministry says COVID vaccine drive will start with those most at risk of serious illness, as well as those living with high-risk family members; shot will not be compulsory, but will be available to all those who request it

Adir Yanko, Reuters , 18:30 , 06.02.21

Optimism extends life expectancy, claim Israeli researchers

Findings are the result of a long-term study of 1,200 elderly Jerusalemites who were born in 1920 or 1921, while analyzing their health, ability to function, economic wellbeing, social skills, anxiety level, integrity and optimism

TPS , 14:04 , 06.02.21

Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases

Health Ministry says in disclosing the findings of a study it commissioned that men aged 16 to 19 were most at risk; In Israel, 275 cases of myocarditis were reported between December 2020 and May 2021 among more than 5 million vaccinated

Reuters , 08:58 , 06.02.21

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