CORONAVIRUS NEWS

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is spreading around the world, including in Israel. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties, but the virus can be fatal. To help maintain the virus, Israel has implemented a number of restrictions on the public.

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Llama nanobodies could be used to develop COVID-19 treatment - study

The study found that nanobodies derived from a llama could be used to develop an inhalable spray to combat COVID-19 and other viral diseases.

EU chief can't find texts with Pfizer chief on COVID-19 vaccine deal

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen exchanged texts with Pfizer chief Albert Bourla for a month when they were negotiating a massive vaccine contract.

By REUTERS
29/06/2022

COVID-19 in Israel: Health Committee authorizes remote testing method

Despite the rising number of infections, a declining R-rate may indicate a decrease in the near future.

COVID-19 in Israel: 6,267 new infections, serious cases continue to rise

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Israel has recorded 10,926 coronavirus-related deaths, 16 of which occurred in the last seven days.

Almost 20 million people saved due to COVID-19 vaccines in first year

One in five lives lost in low-income countries due to COVID could have been prevented with proper vaccine access.

COVID-19: Here's how to address continued mental health difficulties in teens

Adolescents have faced a myriad of challenges over the last two years. Now that the pandemic appears to be slowing down, it's time to address the mental health fallout.

By KEREN NAOR/WALLA!
24/06/2022

COVID-19: Preliminary Israeli study finds natural immunity in youth infected

In the largest worldwide study on unvaccinated children and teens, researchers found those who had been previously infected with COVID had a natural immunity between 80% and 89% for 18 months.

Hundreds return to Israel on 'Christian Birthright'

Between the months of May and August, Passages is expected to bring 17 buses with a total of 620 college and graduate school participants.

What we don't know about the next COVID-19 wave

HEALTH AFFAIRS: Major guidelines, such as masks on planes or testing to travel, may have been canceled, but we wonder when the government – here or elsewhere – will grasp at these guidelines again.

Israelis returning from abroad who feel ill asked to undergo PCR tests

The new policy comes as coronavirus cases continue to rise in Israel.

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