Experts hail the medication as a potential breakthrough in how the coronavirus is treated. Health Ministry reports 1,709 new cases. Israeli woman hospitalized in serious condition in the Maldives after contracting the virus.
An average of 8,000 deaths were reported daily across the world over the last week, or around five deaths every minute. However, the global death rate has been slowing in recent weeks.
Nachman Ash, Health Ministry director-general, says Israel may not see fifth wave. "It all depends on vaccination rates and how long vaccines remain effective," he says.
Ninety-one percent of those connected to ECMO machines unvaccinated. Mass gatherings, lack of access to vaccines reportedly behind infection spike in Arab sector.
Drugmaker says it expects to request emergency use authorization of vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 “in the coming weeks.” Israel poised for additional outbreaks following Sukkot holiday.
Confirmed Uman carriers mostly uncooperative with contact tracing, with 25% hospitalized and 19 listed in serious condition. Meanwhile, Home Front Command warns of crowds at testing sites as children return to school and vacationers return from abroad, and Coronavirus Cabinet is due to meet for the first time in a month.
Global study finds flu shot is effective in curbing coronavirus infection as well, including developing serious illness and hospitalization. Health Ministry reports 2,616 new cases and introduces new "green pass" criteria.
Research finds that nanobodies are able to fight off Alpha and Beta variants of the coronavirus.
After heading Moderna's coronavirus vaccine development, Dr. Tal Zaks is ready to tackle new challenges at Israel's Teva Pharmaceuticals.
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.
