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.
CT scans unveil faces of Colombian Andes mummies long sealed by death masks
Behind the mask: We’ve compiled ten face masks for perfect skin
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Grapevine, January 24, 2021: What to expect in 2021
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Two Israelis refuse to wear masks on flight from Dubai
The two reportedly refused to put on their masks because they were eating sunflower seeds.
Superbus drivers in Beit Shemesh to strike Sunday after assault incident
After the driver called the police, body-camera footage showed the teen walking up behind him and punching him in the back of the head.
Lab tests suggest Israeli-made face mask eliminates over 99% of coronavirus
Sonovia’s reusable anti-viral masks are coated in zinc oxide nano-particles that destroy bacteria, fungi and viruses, which it says can help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Parashat Vayigash: Unmasking
The metaphor for our year is the mask. Wearing it, not wearing it, different kinds of masks, the sense of being hidden and the fear that it connotes.
Dream vacation turns nightmare as Israelis argue about masks on flight
"We just came back from an amazing place, one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and it took one second for us to forget all about it," one passenger said.
Israeli art students design masks to meet unmet needs of disabled persons
Different variations of masks include designs to meet the needs of a wide range of disabilities from the deaf and hard-of-hearing to people with touch-sensory issues.
Health Ministry answers frequently asked COVID-19 questions
To help haredim cooperate on curbing the spread of the coronavirus, the Health Ministry has compiled a Q&A of some common questions regarding testing, masks and more.
Study on effectiveness of medical masks amid COVID draws harsh criticism
The study found no significant difference in rate of catching the virus between those who wore masks and those who didn't.
The $1.5 million COVID mask from Motza
First it's a COVID mask made to FDA standards, then it's a piece of art.
