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New COVID strain causing some concern

The WHO is closely watching COVID-19 variant BA.2.86, named 'Pirola', and experts suggest previous immunity may offer protection; 'we are not expecting to witness comparable levels of severe disease and death to those earlier,' says expert

Adir Yanko, Alexandra Lukash | 08.22.23

New COVID variant detected in Israel

Health official says there is simply not enough information available to determine how quickly the variant can spread or how severe a disease if could cause

Alexandra Lukash, Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 08.20.23

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are here – what you need to know

New study highlights important of receiving vaccinations, which are expected to arrive in Israel via the Health Ministry during the fall High Holidays

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.15.23

Everything you need to know about new COVID strain EG.5

WHO says the Eris variant spreads rapidly, but infection rates are not high and the risk level at this stage is considered low, as the virus continues to mutate due to its nature – Experts are closely monitoring these changes

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.11.23

Coronavirus is here to stay: a new strain in Britain, an increase in cases in New York

After a year of near-silence from COVID-19, the virus appears again with a new strain – a descendant of the Omicron variant discovered in the UK; at the same time, in New York there is a new wave of infections, but the numbers are still lower than last year

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.06.23

Hair loss: Causes, effective treatments and dispelling panic

The truth about the correlation between hair loss and stress, genetics and diseases; Why have hair loss cases surged since the COVID-19 pandemic? What are the warning signs, when to seek professional advice and who should you see?

Danielle Pesso | 07.31.23

Adele has choice words for misbehaving audiences

British songstress playfully launched t-shirts into the crowd with a cannon after threatening to f**king kill' anyone who throws something on her stage but acknowledges it is no laughing matter

Einav Schiff, Dennis Bihler | 07.06.23

Health Ministry ends COVID-19 quarantine requirement

Following WHO declaration on the end of medical emergency status, Israel lifts mandatory quarantine for coronavirus patients starting Tuesday - 'We have defeated the pandemic, but not the virus, says last coronavirus czar

Nina Fox, Yair Kraus | 05.14.23

Thought COVID-19 is a thing of the past? It isn't

As 28-year-old Peleg finds out, it is still entirely possible to contract the virus, and although it's true that on average, those who've received the shots are far less likely to develop severe symptoms, it is by no means a guarantee

Attila Somfalvi, Nir Cohen, Dr. Itay Gal | 05.08.23

COVID's no longer an emergency but should we still get vaccinated?

The World Health Organization ended the medical emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic due to declining deaths worldwide; However, the virus remains a concern, particularly with regards to long COVID; What has humanity gained from the pandemic, which has killed nearly 6.9 million people worldwide?

Dr. Itay Gal | 05.07.23

FDA approves Omicron booster shot

Health officials say in Israel only 5% of the population is fully vaccinated against the virus while 65% has been given at least one shot; Health Ministry yet to decide recommendation of booster jab

Dr. Itay Gal | 04.19.23

New COVID Arcturus strain with new symptoms already in Israel

Reports say the new XBB.1.16 variant prevalent in India causes viral eye infections in children; health expert says it is challenging to estimate its spread in the country due to testing challenges

Dr. Itay Gal | 04.13.23

מתחם בדיקות הקורונה באיצטדיון סמי עופר בחיפה, ערב יום כיפור

'In 2 weeks, Israel may top COVID caseload of previous infection waves'

Weizmann Institute's Eran Segal says rate of Omicron's spread dramatically faster than that of Delta and if restrictions are not tightened, morbidity will surge; hospitals face overload of patients if Israel fails to boost vaccination rate

Alexandra Lukash | 12.19.21

Israel's gaming grandmas of the pandemic

With no apparent end to the outbreak and social distancing, several Israeli high-tech companies decided to harness their knowledge and expertise in order to help elderly and at-risk ease their boredom and even get some exercise

Israel Wullman | 10.10.20

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