Omicron
JN.1: What is the new COVID variant in Israel? - explainer
Israel has detected a new variant of COVID-19 known as JN.1, which has already affected around 200 people in the country. What should you know about it?
US FDA panel weighs makeup of next COVID vaccine
Omicron booster vaccine reduces COVID hospitalization, death among elderly
New COVID variant XBB.1.16 under WHO observation as cases spike
4th COVID-19 vaccine effective in protecting elderly against Omicron - study
Elderly recipients of the fourth dose of the vaccine were observed to be 67% less likely to be hospitalized than those who got the third dose.
New COVID-19 tests can identify variants in hours - study
Scientists at UT Southwestern have successfully developed a test than can "successfully differentiate between all current variants of the coronavirus."
Scientists keeping an eye on new COVID variant BA.2.75
The new variant has nine mutations on its spike protein and has spread to at least eight countries.
COVID-19: Aid for Omicron-impacted businesses approved by Knesset
The amount of the grant will change depending on the turnover of the business in a base year.
COVID-19: Commissioner implores public to wear masks
If the public does not listen and implement this request, the government will soon consider making mask-wearing indoors mandatory.
Prof. Nachman Ash: We are at the start of a new COVID-19 wave
The Health Ministry is considering bringing back a mask mandate in enclosed spaces, but does not intend to reinstate any of the large-scale restrictions seen during previous waves.
Omicron less likely to cause long COVID - UK study
The study from King's is believed to be the first academic research to show Omicron does not present as great a risk of long COVID, but that does not mean long COVID patient numbers are dropping.
New COVID-19 variant unlikely to appear - Israeli expert
Latest Omicron sub-variants can infect even those who have been vaccinated and infected in the past and cause mostly mild symptoms.
Sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in Israel may be caused by BA.5 variant
Health Ministry recommends that people once again start wearing masks in enclosed spaces.
Children who've had COVID-19 are not protected from Omicron - study
New research finds that children and adolescents showed a reduction in cross-neutralization against all of the variants, especially against Omicron.
