Masks
Israel urges immediate vaccination as flu morbidity rises, orders 485,000 more vaccine doses
While the vaccine does not entirely prevent infection, it significantly reduces the risk of serious illness and related complications.
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COVID-19: Mask wearing outside to no longer be required as of Sunday
Most experts agree that the risk of contracting the coronavirus outdoor is very limited.
Could face masks prevent more than just COVID-19?
As Israel’s allergy season hits, researchers show mask-wearing could offer some relief from allergy symptoms.
Coronavirus czar: We'll discuss loosening mask requirements after holiday
The Health Ministry is considering cancelling the "green passport" requirement in pools and gyms, in light of the decreased morbidity rates in Israel.
Coronavirus: Israel considering lifting outdoor mask requirement
The lifting of regulations comes as Israel's infection numbers show encouraging trends and more than 4 million people have received both jabs of the Pfizer vaccine.
China employs Uighur Muslim labor to manufacture face masks, PPE - NYT
The autonomous Xinjiang region in northwest China is home to a large population of Muslim Uighur people, an ethnic minority who speak a Turkic language and face repression from the Chinese government.
Texas governor lifts state's mask mandate, business restrictions
The order lifts all mask requirements statewide and forbids local authorities from penalizing residents who do not wear a face covering.
Israeli facial masks star in The Weeknd's Super Bowl halftime show
The mask won nominations for design awards and received coverage in prestigious design and fashion magazines such as Architectural Digest, Design Boom and WWD.
Do Israelis prefer a disposable or reusable mask?
Some 3% of Israelis do not make sure to wear a mask when leaving the house.
Hadassah fights to attain specialized masks developed by hospital
The specialized mask has antiviral and antibacterial properties, and was jointly developed by Hadassah, the Israel Biological Institute and the Tera Novel company.
Mask-wearing becomes mandatory on US public transportation on Monday
US President Joe Biden on Jan. 21 directed agencies to "immediately take action" to require masks on transportation and at transit hubs.
