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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

Jonathan Pollard's wife dies aged 68 from COVID complications

Esther Pollard dies at Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem, having contracted virus while was also battling cancer; Bennett says Esther was a woman 'whose devotion and love has become a symbol of strength, determination and faith'

Itamar Eichner | 01.31.22

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

פועלים על פי תקנות התו הירוק בחדר כושר באשקלון

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 | 10.18.21

Captain Sir Tom Moore raised millions for the NHS by walking in his garden

Capt. Sir Tom Moore, UK veteran who walked for NHS, dies at 100

Moore, who captured the hearts of the British nation after raising millions of pounds for the National Health Service by walking laps around his backyard, dies after testing positive for COVID-19

Associated Press | 02.02.21

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

Health Ministry reports 1,090 new virus cases since midnight

National death toll from COVID-19 increases to 546 after eight more Israelis die; 331 patients in serious condition, with 99 receiving respiratory assistance of ventilators

Ynet | 08.03.20

A medical team at Ziv Hospital in the northern city of Safed carries out a simulation ahead of the re-opening its coronavirus ward, July 9 2020

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Israel passes 70,000

Health Ministry reports 1,785 new diagnoses in past 24 hours; number of serious, intubated patients remains steady as four more Israelis die due to COVID-19 complications

Ynet, i24NEWS | 07.31.20

For second day, Israel sees over 2,000 new daily coronavirus cases

Health officials say the infection rate now stands at 8.3%, meaning every 12th person tested for COVID-19 turns out to be positive; 3 more patients die from the virus, bringing death toll to 433

Adir Yanko | 07.23.20

Former Chief Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron dies of coronavirus

Hospital reports rabbi's condition deteriorated throughout the day and despite resuscitation efforts, doctors had to pronounce his death; DM Bennett eulogizes rabbi as 'man of kindness and generosity'

Kobi Nachshoni | 04.13.20

Antisemitism on the rise, Jews blamed for coronavirus

Foreign Ministry reaches out to social media platforms requesting to monitor and block offensive content; some platforms decline to act, citing manpower shortage due to pandemic

Itamar Eichner | 03.31.20

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