Jun 20, 2022
COVID resurgence in Israel
A new wave of the coronavirus has led to a significant increase in infections, the Ministry of Health is reporting. By Erin Viner There are currently 61,218 active cases in…
Apr 22, 2022
Israel drops indoor mask mandate
Israeli are no longer compelled to wear COVID-19 masks inside of closed public venues, in the second such revision after the measure was briefly dropped and then restored last year…
Sep 06, 2021
Israel celebrates Jewish New Year
Israelis are joining Jews around the world in preparing for the start of the High Holy Days, which begin at sundown this evening. By Erin Viner The occasion begins with…
Sep 01, 2021
Israeli COVID rate world’s highest
Oxford University has published a study revealing that coronavirus cases per capita in Israel are now the world’s highest, with the country currently ranked in the fourth percentile for virus-related…
Jun 24, 2021
Pfizer: Vaccine works against Delta strain
Data shows that the efficacy of the Pfizer Inc. /BioNTech SE coronavirus vaccine is about 90% successful against contagion of the Delta variant (from India), while providing around 95% protection from…
Jun 23, 2021
Delta variant reaches Israel
Israel is now recommending that all 12-15 year-olds be vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new outbreaks attributed to the more infectious Delta variant. Israel expanded vaccine eligibility to include adolescents last…
Jun 15, 2021
Israel lifts indoor masks for most
Israelis are no longer required to wear face masks indoors starting today, signaling the end of one of the country’s last remaining restrictions as new COVID-19 infections continue to wane.…
Jun 03, 2021
Israel to vaccinate 12 to 16-year-olds
The Israeli Health Ministry will begin inoculating children aged 12-16 with the COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement follows lengthy consultations between the Coronavirus Cabinet and health experts in recent weeks. "The…
May 31, 2021
Christians first tourists to post-COVID Israel
Israel gave a warm welcome to the first vaccinated tourists from abroad since the COVID-19 outbreak, as part of the country’s decision to gradually reopen borders. The first to arrive…
May 06, 2021
Israel certifies Green Pass until year’s end
Validation of Israel’s “Green Pass” certificate held by fully-vaccinated individuals has been extended to the end of 2021, from the previous limitation to just 6 months after inoculation. "In light…