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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

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

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