Coronavirus spread

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.

 Security personnel keep watch outside the Wuhan Institute of Virology during the visit by the World Health Organization (WHO) team tasked with investigating the origins of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Wuhan, Hubei province, China February 3, 2021.
 SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus behind COVID-19 (Illustrative).

Scientists advance in search for new COVID strain's patient zero

 SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus behind COVID-19 (Illustrative).

New COVID variant XBB.1.16 under WHO observation as cases spike

 A South Korean soldier wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) guides a group of Chinese tourists for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests upon their arrival at the Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea, January 4, 2023.

China pledges 'final victory' over COVID as outbreak raises global alarm


Could coronavirus stay on surfaces and infect you? - study

There’s a new concern with corona. In certain places, the virus stays on surfaces for many days.

Nurses check the charts of two coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients inside the intensive care unit of Humber River Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada April 15, 2021.

Corona vs. flu: Here’s how to tell the difference 

Have you contracted corona or the flu? This is how to tell  the difference between them.

 Shaare Zedek hospital team members wearing safety gear as they work in the Coronavirus ward of Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem on September 23, 2021.

Everything you need to know about ECMO and COVID-19

How much do you know about the ECMO device that saves the lives of serious corona patients?

 Shaare Zedek hospital team members wearing safety gear as they work in the Coronavirus ward of Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem on September 23, 2021.

Dear world: Bennett misled you on Israel’s COVID-19 success at UN - analysis

When it comes to COVID-19, there is no happy ending – even in Israel.

 Shaare Zedek hospital team members wearing safety gear work in the Coronavirus ward of Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem on September 23, 2021.

1.1 million ways to prevent a COVID lockdown in Israel - Eran Segal

Vaccination of eligible Israelis would stop the spread of the Delta variant. "Unfortunately, we failed to vaccinate this group," Segal wrote.

Israelis receive the coronavirus vaccine in Tel Aviv after the Health Ministry announced that anyone over the age of 16 can now be vaccinated, Feb. 4, 2021.

Former health chief: Hysterics don't heal COVID-19

Former chairman of the Association of Public Health Physicians: Hysteria is unnecessary • Those calling for lockdown did not experience mental crisis that came with it

Chairman of the Israeli Association of Public Health Physicians Prof. Hagai Levine

CDC says delta variant more vaccine-resistant than previously thought

Vaccinated people had a similar amount of virus presence as the unvaccinated, suggesting that, unlike with other variants, vaccinated people infected with the Delta variant could transmit the virus.

Health care workers take test samples of Israelis in a drive through complex to check if they have been infected with the Coronavirus, in Modi'in, on July 21, 2021.

Coronavirus in Israel: Number of serious patients nears 100

“If you don’t get vaccinated, you put yourself and your loved ones in danger, especially the elderly,” Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said.

Health care workers take test samples of Israelis in a drive through complex to check if they have been infected with the Coronavirus, in Modi'in, on July 21, 2021.

Vaccinated but have COVID? Study shows you're less likely to infect others

The findings also showed that isolation from a household member with coronavirus is "necessary" and "effective."

Israelis receive a COVID-19 vaccine, at a Maccabi Health vaccination center at the Givatayim mall, outside of Tel Aviv, January 20, 2021.

Study reveals link between household birthdays and COVID infection rates

While the study hypothesized that birthdays would not lead to an increase in COVID-19 cases due to their random distribution, the results clearly proved otherwise.

Birthday cake.