Despite recent discovery of new subvariant BA2.75 in Israel, Salman Zarka says mask mandate not expected to return anytime soon

Study will assess how well special shot built to be Omicron-proof protects against infection; expert says Israel helping lead way in ‘the future of the fight against the pandemic’

Cases confirmed in Israelis returning from abroad; scientists say the BA.2.75 COVID variant may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and past infection

US doctor calls BA.5 'hypercontagious' and WHO says pandemic 'nowhere near over' as virus continues to mutate worldwide and cause concern among experts

Maryland company makes traditional protein-based vaccination, unlike the dominant mRNA shots, as many Americans remain reluctant to get inoculated

White House suggests US president is being careful about COVID, but scientists now know that people don’t catch COVID-19 as a result of physical contact

US correspondent Jacob Magid delves into last-minute Israeli housekeeping ahead of the Biden trip; health reporter Nathan Jeffay on polio and a promising new antibacterial agent

Israel raced to give extra boosters before most countries in December; research also shows shots cut hospitalization by over 60%; author: ‘They’re lifesavers'

While many cut back on traditional feasts as prices rocket, there were community prayers -- a welcome sight for many after years of coronavirus-related restrictions

Salman Zarka says highly infectious variant driving 6th wave is a danger to the elderly, steps must be taken to protect at-risk groups; calls for returning travelers to get a PCR