COVID-19

It's time for Israel to get off zero and embrace Bitcoin

By embracing this digital currency, we can protect our economic future, enhance our financial independence, and ensure that we are not left behind in the global shift towards a new standard of money.

By JOEL ZAMEL
28/07/2024

In the midst of ongoing war, Israel's tourism flounders with few travellers and many limitations

After a brief post-pandemic recovery, the tourism sector is struggling, with few travelers and many restrictions within the country due to the conflict.

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
21/07/2024

Biden tests positive for COVID-19

The President has already received his first dose of Paxlovid, his doctor stated.

18/07/2024

High before the low: Cannabis increases risk of severe COVID-19 -

Patients who had admitted to using cannabis in the year prior to contracting COVID were 80% more likely to be hospitalized and 27% more likely to be admitted to the ICU.

Time to allow Taiwan into the WHO - opinion

Taiwan and Israel share the value of universal health coverage, and Taiwan is committed to sustainable healthcare; it's time they are included in the WHO.

Lessons from pandemics: Due to panic-buying, consumers bought things they didn't need

A new study by Concordia University in Canada found that consumers largely panic-bought during the COVID-19 pandemic, and lessons that could be learned for future events.

Did the corona virus really cause an increase in ADHD?

The study, which took data from millions of children, finds no correlation between ADHD and COVID-19.

WHO chief urges countries to finalize pandemic accord by deadline

Countries are due to finalize negotiations on the accord on May 10, with a view to adopting it at the WHO's annual meeting later this month, but sources involved say that big differences remain.

By REUTERS
03/05/2024

From COVID-19 to Israel-Hamas War: Passover in trying times

There is the ideal Seder in your mind and then there is the real Seder in your house with impatience, rolling eyes, spilled wine, siblings quibbling, and – yes – a lack of the children’s interest.

26/04/2024

Israel uses COVID-related policies as a tool of settler colonialism, Haverford students claim

Several Haverford College student organizations held a class last Wednesday teaching how Israel supposedly used COVID-19 against Palestinians.

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