COVID-19
Get full coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic including the latest news, analysis, live stats, and advice from across the UK and around the world.
Generic drugmakers sign on to make cheap version of Pfizer COVID-19 pill
March 23, 2022
Generic drugmakers sign on to make cheap version of Pfizer COVID-19 pill
Pfizer struck a deal last year with the group to allow generic drugmakers to make the pills for 95 low-…
In Asia's 'zero COVID' countries, Jews optimistic despite new wave
March 23, 2022
In Asia's 'zero COVID' countries, Jews optimistic despite new wave
In Hong Kong and China, COVID-19 is spreading with a vengeance that has made March 2022 look like March 2020.
COVID-19: Israel mulling requiring PCR tests before flights – report
March 23, 2022
COVID-19: Israel mulling requiring PCR tests before flights – report
The Health Ministry reported on Wednesday morning that two cases of a previously unknown coronavirus variant were discovered.
COVID-19 in Israel: R-rate measured at 1.23, over 12,000 new daily cases
March 23, 2022
COVID-19 in Israel: R-rate measured at 1.23, over 12,000 new daily cases
The last time that over 12,000 coronavirus cases were recorded in a single day was almost exactly a month ago…
Israeli health expert: COVID R-rate is overused, abused and misunderstood
March 23, 2022
Israeli health expert: COVID R-rate is overused, abused and misunderstood
“We have been obsessed with R, as if we know exactly what is happening with infection. But it is an…
Bennett expands Green Classroom plan as COVID numbers continue to drop
October 19, 2021
Bennett expands Green Classroom plan as COVID numbers continue to drop
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Monday authorized the expansion of the Green Classroom pilot program that reduces quarantine times for…
Israel’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 8,000
October 18, 2021
Israel’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 8,000
Nineteen months into the pandemic, Israel’s death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 8,000 on Monday. The death toll stood at 8,010,…
COVID death toll stands at 7,999 as transmission, serious cases continue decline
October 17, 2021
COVID death toll stands at 7,999 as transmission, serious cases continue decline
Israel’s COVID-19 death toll stood at 7,999 on Sunday evening, as new cases and serious patients continued a steady decline,…
Virus czar warns against easing COVID restrictions too quickly, fearing 5th wave
October 17, 2021
Virus czar warns against easing COVID restrictions too quickly, fearing 5th wave
National coronavirus czar Salman Zarka said on Sunday that he doesn’t plan to recommend easing any significant remaining COVID-19 restrictions…
Enforcement of scanning Green Pass’ QR codes starts Sunday, after tech issues
October 16, 2021
Enforcement of scanning Green Pass’ QR codes starts Sunday, after tech issues
Starting Sunday, venues and businesses that require a Green Pass for entry must scan the permits’ QR codes before granting…