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COVID-19

Everything you need to know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV is increasingly affecting the elderly, causing severe illness similar to the flu and COVID-19; With no effective treatment available, vaccination offers the best prevention against complications and hospitalizations

Prof. Yasmin Maor | 10.09.24

One-third of the world's children suffer from myopia, accelerated by COVID-19

'Children who spent extended time indoors during the pandemic were exposed to a lot of screen time, which harmed their eyesight,' medical expert says

Tzur Gueta | 09.30.24

Mark Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor COVID-related content

Meta CEO regrets not speaking out more and says Facebook will push back against such demands in the future

Ynetnews | 08.29.24

US Covid czar Anthony Fauci recovering after being hospitalized with West Nile Fever

the 83-year old White House point man for the COVID pandemic is recovering at home after a six-day hospital stay; spokesperson says is expected to make a full recovery

News Agencies | 08.25.24

Study shows long-term COVID affects children's memories, anxiety and sleep

A study published in the JAMA medical journal sheds light on children's symptoms following long-term COVID, showing that children ages 6-11 suffer from memory loss and sleeping problems, while adolescents experience drowsiness

Ynet | 08.22.24

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, White House says

US president Biden's doctor says his symptoms remain mild, consisting of upper respiratory issues; White House says he will self-isolate while continuing to fully perform all of his duties

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 07.18.24

הכנת מתקן אשפוז חולי קורונה בית חולים אסותא אשדוד

New wave of COVID-19 cases in Israel leads to critical drug shortages

Doctors across the country say number of hospitalized cases suggest new wave of the pandemic while decrying insufficient supply of drugs for treating severe cases; Health Ministry says new procurements set to arrive soon

Adir Yanko | 07.15.24

Far-right lawmaker says 'no scientific basis' behind COVID-19 vaccines

Limor Son Har-Melech speaks to ynet after she questioned whether the West Nile virus, spread by infected mosquitos was caused by coronavirus inoculation during a Knesset committee meeting with help officials

Alexandra Lukash | 07.03.24

El Al sees unprecedented profit boon amid war

Following severe belt-tightening brought about by the pandemic, the Israeli flag carrier became the only option for overseas travel for Israelis after October 7, creating a de facto monopoly that has now trickled down to its employees, who will have all past benefits reinstated

Navit Zomer | 03.10.24

Catching either the flu or COVID could expose you to myocarditis

Even though winter is drawing to a close, respiratory and viral illnesses still persist; These diseases can have lingering effects, such as potentially leading to the development of conditions like myocarditis

Dr. Shelly Shumilov Klipper | 03.09.24

This is why we are feeling more sick this winter

More Israelis are sick this winter than have been in recent decades, and the high volume of patients is leading to extended waiting times for hospital beds, even in the hallways of internal medicine departments; While the flu vaccine may not offer perfect protection, it does help reduce infection rates and prevent severe illness

Dr. Eyal Brown | 02.27.24

COVID-19 on rise, flu, RSV add to hospital load

Clinicians say respiratory illness up in seasonal numbers and cannot always determine extent of COVID spread among them; hospitals challenged when patients with virus require care in isolation

Adir Yanko | 01.23.24

Israeli hospitals face shortage of COVID medications

Healthcare experts say shortage created due to inadequate preparedness and flawed predictions by health authorities during the current winter COVID-19 season

Adir Yanko | 01.09.24

דרו וייסמן וקטלין קריקו זוכי פרס נובל לרפואה

Kariko and Weissman win medicine Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine work

The Hungarian biochemist and American Jewish immunologist are to receive the prize from Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf in a ceremony in Stockholm in December

Dr. Itay Gal, Reuters | 10.02.23

Health Ministry braces for flu season but more concerned with COVID

Ministry monitors high rates of pediatric hospitalization from flu in the southern hemisphere but says expectations locally are for usual morbidity after the population recovers its immunity lost during the COVID pandemic

Adir Yanko | 10.01.23