Coronavirus outbreak
China created COVID-19 as a 'bioweapon,' Wuhan researcher claims
Chao Shao asserts that the virus was deliberately engineered by China as a "bioweapon," and that his colleagues were tasked with identifying the most effective strain for spreading.
New Omicron vaccines proven safe and effective
Israel's COVID-19 czar: Winter is coming, be prepared
North Korea reports unknown fever cases near China border, denies COVID
Israeli, Australian public health leaders to exchange COVID-19 knowledge
A group of 15 leading Australian public health experts and clinicians will visit Israel in September for a high-level exchange of lessons about the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
China COVID jitters flare up as parts of Shanghai resume lockdown
Shanghai had recently eased heavy COVID curbs, but China has stuck with a "dynamic zero-COVID" policy aimed at shutting down transmission chains as soon as possible.
N.Korea reports first COVID-19 outbreak, orders lockdown
The first public admission of COVID infections highlights the potential for a major crisis in a country that has refused to accept international help with vaccination and shut down its borders.
Sleep, social life and exercise linked to good mental health among youth
Positive relationship variables – such as making plans with loved ones – were the primary predictor of positive mental health, followed by physical exercise.
China now rewarding people for reporting COVID-19 violators
Shenzhen's new COVID-19 guidelines offered cash incentives for reporting people who are in violation of China's COVID-19 protocols, such as breaching quarantine requirements.
COVID-19: 18,780 new coronavirus cases, 172 in serious condition
Coronavirus cabinet to meet on Sunday, as number of cases continues to break new records and Israel sees a surge in serious patients.
How will Israel’s closed skies policy affect ties with US Jews?
As the Israeli government continues its ban against most noncitizens, many American Jews say they feel unwelcome in their Jewish homeland.
COVID-19: Cases in Israel top 3,000 for first time in 3 months
The new isolation policy starts today.
COVID-19: Israeli with Omicron has died, Health Ministry says
Bennett doesn't rule out lockdown, says Israel on eve of COVID-19 infection storm with nearly 3,000 cases diagnosed in a single day.
Bennett doesn't rule out lockdown, says Israel on eve of COVID-19 infection storm
The prime minister said a fourth shot for the elderly is likely, called on parents to vaccinate their kids and accused Netanyahu of “dragging me” to the Knesset on Monday.
Elusive ‘exception committee’ keeps Israel closed with no oversight - analysis
Even MKs are failing to get answers about who decides on the criteria for allowing people to travel in a time of emergency.
