May 03, 2022
Israel warns COVID not over
The Delta strain of the coronavirus has not been eliminated and may return. By Erin Viner This, according to researchers at the Ben-Gurion University (BGU) of the Negev published in…
Mar 17, 2022
New COVID variant emerges in Israel
Two travelers were diagnosed with the new coronavirus variant in recent days after undergoing PCR testing upon arrival at the Ben Gurion International Airport, although the coronavirus strain is believed…
Feb 21, 2022
Israeli skies open to all 1 March
All visitors will soon be allowed to enter Israel, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. By Erin Viner According to a statement TV7 obtained from the…
Feb 18, 2022
Israel drops Green Pass policy
"The wave has broken," Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said at the start of a discussion with health officials on the state of the pandemic, where it was announced that the…
Dec 15, 2021
Israeli study: 3rd vax helps against Omicron
Researchers at Sheba Medical Center and the Health Ministry's Central Virology Laboratory announced that all 3 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine provides critical protection against the new coronavirus strain. By…
Dec 13, 2021
Israel tightens travel ban
Britain and Denmark have been added to the "red" list of countries Israelis are forbidden to visit in an effort to limit spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. By Erin…
Dec 02, 2021
US pop group defies BDS
The Grammy-winning group performed in Jerusalem this week despite heavy pressure from pro-Palestinian activists. By Erin Viner The Black Eyed Peas, perhaps best known for the smash single “Where is…
Nov 12, 2021
Israel holds COVID drill
The day-long "Omega Exercise," named for a fictitious strain of the coronavirus, was conducted in preparedness to ensure the country is equipped to cope with all future scenarios. By Erin…
Nov 10, 2021
Over 4 million Israelis received booster vax
As of this morning, 4,001,031 citizens have been administered all 3 available doses of the coronavirus vaccine. By Erin Viner Ministry of Health data shows that 1,320,670 Israelis have recovered…
Oct 04, 2021
Israel extends vaccine passes
A new Israeli initiative to permit vaccinated citizens to resume normal activities amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been postponed due to technical difficulties. By Erin Viner The country’s “Green…