Covid pandemic may be nearing end, experts suggest
Because Omicron is very infectious and not aggressive in causing serious illness, it may lead to natural herd immunity and the post-pandemic era.
Because Omicron is very infectious and not aggressive in causing serious illness, it may lead to natural herd immunity and the post-pandemic era.
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Israeli study determines that a third dose five months after the initial two Pfizer doses reduces risk of death from the disease dramatically.
Israeli experts explain what is known about the new Covid variant, how the vaccines may fare against it, and why this isn’t the final coronavirus mutation.
Rana Fahoum, the Muslim CEO of the multicultural Christian YMCA, says it felt awesome to welcome the public back to this beloved annual event.
Israeli study shows two-fold increase in risk of fetal death is caused by the coronavirus damaging the placenta as it passes from mother to baby.
Bonus BioGroup says its MesenCure experimental treatment resulted in 94% survival rate of trial subjects and cut hospitalization time in half.
In the last year, Israel has been at the forefront of vaccination rollouts for adults and teenagers, pioneered a vaccine passport and, in recent months, has spearheaded the use of booster shots.
Israel is among the first countries to recommend vaccinating young kids against the Covid-19 virus. A pediatrician on the advisory committee explains why.
Israel is coming to Romania’s rescue, offering both human and technical help via the Israeli Embassy in Bucharest.
‘Elimination means bringing cases down to sufficiently low numbers, so that no community transmission occurs for extended periods of time.’
‘All the evidence shows that the virus severely damages the blood vessels or the endothelial cells that line the blood vessels.’
Study is first to estimate effectiveness of a third dose of an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine against severe outcomes and within subgroups.
A watershed mark in the corona pandemic: As of November 1, individual tourists may enter Israel, under certain conditions.
Published in New England Journal of Medicine, prospective study of nearly 5,000 vaccinated healthcare workers supports decision to give booster shots.