Israeli Study Shows Pfizer Vaccine has 94% Efficacy in Preventing Symptomatic COVID-19

The study compared 1.2 million Israelis. Half were fully vaccinated, half were not vaccinated at all.

Military Intelligence: Infections Up for 3rd Day in a Row, Mostly Younger People –...

“To undo the decree of the evil Haman, the people of Israel fasted for three days. I'm not asking people to fast for three days. I just want us to keep the guidelines"

Senior Iranian Security Official Succumbs to Coronavirus as Rouhani Describes Countrywide Infestation

Rouhani rejected the offer made last week by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to help Iran with the outbreak.

Cuomo Closes Indoor Dining on Monday in New York City

"We said that we would watch it. If the hospitalizations didn't stabilize, we would close indoor dining. It has not."

Israel and China Commit to Completing Free-Trade Agreement

A free-trade agreement between Israel and China may double the total value of traded goods between both countries, which currently stands at $8 billion.

Israeli Hospitals Begin Return to Normal Activity as COVID-19 Numbers Drop

Israel’s coronavirus death toll reaches 219, but the rate of new infections continues to plummet • Israeli Health Ministry reinstates elective procedures, surgeries and treatment at outpatient clinics.

Litzman Asks Communications Minister Kara to Revoke United Hatzalah’s Hotline Number

The chairman of the Executive Committee of MDA, whose influence on the direction of the organization is enormous, is Avraham Mordechai Manela, a key figure in the Gur Chasidic sect.

29 Syrian Patients Can’t Safely Return Home from Israel

There is concern that if they return home to Syria, Assad will jail or murder them.

Knesset Committee Authorizes Shin Bet to Assist in Epidemiological Investigations

Anyone who receives a message saying he/she is obligated to go into self-quarantine may ask the Health Ministry to reexamine the data on which the decision was based.

Tourist Drowns in Dead Sea

She was pulled out of the water unconscious.

United Hatzalah Raises $1.3 Million in Sunday Telethon

The event also featured a new rendition of the Marvin Gaye hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” sung in English, Hebrew, Arabic, and Farsi.

Israel’s Green Pass Program Marked by Total Balagan on First Day

Mind you, for more than a week, the Health Ministry bombarded the media, both news and social, with loud declarations and warnings.

Two NYC Jewish Nursing Homes Become Corona-Only

More than 15,000 nursing home residents in NY State died from the coronavirus, but the state reported only about 8,500 deaths.

200 Foreign Nationals Not Allowed to Disembark at Ben Gurion Airport

“There are claims regarding over-preparation; I prefer – and am directing – over-preparation as opposed to under-preparation.”

Hebrew U Method Increases Number of IVF Births

The Hebrew U. review established that adding hyaluronic acid enhances the ultimate success of IVF.

New York Halts Use of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Citing CDC, FDA ‘Pause’ Recommendation

US health officials say the country has "more than enough supply to continue the current pace of vaccinations of 3 million shots per day."

3 Israeli Diplomatic Missions Closed (Temporarily) By COVID-19

Israel’s embassies in the Philippines and in Angola, as well as the consulate in San Francisco, were all shut down due to coronavirus infections and quarantine among staffers.

Serological Survey Shows Israel Far from COVID-19 ‘Herd Immunity’

Coronavirus antibodies were found in 5.5 percent of the population—far short of the figure required for “herd immunity,” according to the ministry.

3 Sheba Medical Center Doctors Unveil Ground-breaking Innovations

The Chaim Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer, just east of Tel Aviv, Israel's largest medical facility, is home to the largest percentage of clinical research in Israel conducted at a single hospital.

Litzman to Reduce MRI Wait Time to a Maximum 3 Days

Deputy Minsiter of Health Litzman advances MRI usage in Israel--again.

Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas Still in Hospital, But Improving

The Palestinian Authority leader has experienced a variety of health problems over the past decade, including cardiac issues and prostate cancer.

Dr. Henry Heimlich (96)

Dr. Heimlich discovered the Heimlich maneuver.

Breakthrough: Hebrew U Drug May Prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Increase Life Expectancy

The study identified a group of molecules that enable cells to repair damaged components.

Israel’s Active COVID-19 Cases Drop to 3,485

The good news: 12,855 Israelis have recovered from the virus.

Inventor of Drugs for MS, Cancer, Prof. Michael Sela Passes Away

"Prof. Sela made numerous discoveries that forever changed the face of immunological research worldwide."

Haifa Researchers say Cannabis Oil May Help Epileptic Children

A new Israeli study finds medical cannabis can help improve behavior, alertness, language, communication, motor skills and sleep in epilepsy patients.

Holocaust Survivors Urge Action Against Antisemitic Use of Holocaust Terminology

Since the beginning of 2020, more than 60 million online engagements linked pandemic-related issues with the Holocaust.

First Responders Assist Ashdod Flood Victims

United Hatzalah volunteers have been responding to emergency calls for help throughout the city since the early hours of the morning Wednesday.

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