COVID-19

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Israelis tired of rolling up sleeves are rejecting new needed COVID-19, Flu vaccines

With a new Covid variant and Jewish High Holidays around the corner, Israelis are being reminded to head for their annual vaccinations.

Moderna says updated COVID vaccine is effective against newer variant

Moderna said it had shared the new finding on its vaccine with regulators and submitted it for peer review publication.

By REUTERS
06/09/2023

Israel sees 30% spike in daily COVID cases, Health Ministry says

However, the number of hospitalized patients has decreased in recent days.

04/09/2023

Israel pledges half a million shekels for tourism scholarships

Set to benefit students starting their courses in October 2023, the initiative promises an equitable distribution of the scholarship funds.

Ziv Medical Center is healing the souls of Israeli children. Here is how

Ziv Medical Center runs one of the largest centers for youth mental health in the country. It needs help to fulfil its mission.

Americans hesistant to vaccinate dogs due to COVID jabs, study finds

About 37% of dog owners also believe that the shots could cause their dogs to develop autism, even though there is absolutely no scientific data that validates this risk for either animals or humans.

 COVID-19 models (illustrative)

Israel's COVID chief: New variant has more than 30 mutations

Inside Israeli Innovation with Maayan Hoffman and Zachy Hennessey, Ep. 19

Tikkun Olam [Illustrative]

2 Jewish teens harness the power of their peers to address social problems — and spark a movement

Determined to do something to help, the two Jewish teens put their respective skills to use: Lily as a grassroots organizer, Jake as a tennis instructor.

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
01/09/2023

Israel's shekel at weakest against US dollar since COVID pandemic - report

A report by City Index found that Israel's currency saw the biggest drop in strength against the US dollar since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.

What is a 'digital hug' and how does it work? - study

The COVID-19 pandemic led to social restrictions that often prevented us from hugging the ones we love. This helped some realize just how important human connection is.

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