Study: Antibodies from camel or llama can effectively treat COVID-19
Research finds that nanobodies are able to fight off Alpha and Beta variants of the coronavirus.
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'Israel's vaccination campaign is model for entire world'
After heading Moderna's coronavirus vaccine development, Dr. Tal Zaks is ready to tackle new challenges at Israel's Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Moderna CEO estimates pandemic 'will end within a year'
Stephane Bancel explains that based on vaccine production rates, everyone on earth will have access to doses within the next six months. Delta wave continues to subside in Israel as 5,921 test positive for COVID.
Israel to discuss Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 following FDA approval
With FDA approval expected in coming weeks, Israeli Pediatric Association chief says proving efficacy, safety of vaccine in this age group critical for protection of children, end of the pandemic.
Buckling under COVID pressure, hospitals call for additional staff, funds
Head of Jerusalem COVID ICU ward: Vast majority of critically, seriously ill patients unvaccinated. Due to lack of ECMO machines, hospitals forced to decide who gets privilege of being hooked up to device.
As Delta wave wanes, Health Ministry vows to push vaccination campaign to the max
Amid concerns that the latest FDA ruling to only recommend high-risk groups get a third COVID shot would hamper national campaign, ministry boasts that over 3 million Israelis have already received their booster shots. Week begins with 7,445 new cases.
'FDA limit on COVID shot makes sense for US, not Israel'
"With tens of thousands of new cases in Israel every day, the risk of young people getting infected and developing life-threatening symptoms is much higher than the risk of vaccination," explains Head of Public Health Services Dr. Sharon Elrai-Price.
COVID reproduction rate jumps during High Holidays
71% of hospitalized patients on ventilators and 88% of patients on ECMO machines are unvaccinated, Health Ministry reports. Meanwhile, aircraft continue to land carrying 2 million rapid testing kits from Korea.
Health Ministry: COVID booster shot provides 10-times the protection as original dose
As Israel prepares to administer AstraZeneca vaccines, Health Ministry calls it an "important solution" for those unable to be vaccinated or who developed an allergic reaction to other vaccines.
Health Ministry chief: Israel facing unprecedented COVID morbidity levels
Nitzan Horowitz, Israel's health minster caught on hot mic admitting green pass aimed largely at pressuring Israelis to vaccinate. Health Ministry survey finds over 10% of Israeli children diagnosed with virus suffer from long COVID.