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
WHO urges travelers to wear masks as new COVID variant spreads
With a new variant of COVID on the loose, the World Health Organization sets new recommendations for travelers.
Israeli study finds Omicron COVID booster cuts hospitalization in 65+
Researchers from Israeli healthcare provider Clalit, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Sapir College have uncovered new details about the effectiveness of a recent COVID-19 booster.
Zarka urges COVID-19 responsibility, caution in new wave of Omicron, flu
Before meeting family members at high risk, people should undergo an antigen test to make sure they themselves will not infect others.
How did doctors cure this man who had COVID-19 for over a year?
Researchers used several treatments to try to save a seriously ill 59-year-old man in August this year who had been infected since 2020. However, none worked.
New Omicron vaccines proven safe and effective
The new boosters are suited to two COVID-19 strains of the Omicron virus variant that represents the vast majority of infections, according to the FDA.
Coronavirus variant BQ.1.1 spreading in US, Europe
While BQ.1.1 is growing in the US and Europe, the XBB variant is gaining ground in east Asia.
COVID: Omicron BA.2 infection after vaccine can protect from BA.4/BA.5 - study
Breakthrough infections of COVID-19 Omicron BA.2 in people who have received the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine have more antibodies against the dominant BA.4/BA.5 descendants.
A more durable COVID-19 vaccine protects rodents from Omicron and Delta - study
Study authors concluded that their combined vaccination approach provides broader protection against the SARS-CoV-2 variants.
WHO 'strongly advises against' use of two COVID treatments
The two therapies were some of the first medicines developed early in the pandemic.
Israel's COVID-19 czar fears new wave combined with flu, urges vaccines
Israel's COVID-19 czar Prof. Salman Zarka calls for the voluntary wearing of face masks in risky places and antigen testing as the Jewish High Holy Days approach.
EU regulator backs two Omicron-adapted COVID boosters
Developed by Moderna and the team of Pfizer and BioNTech, the new so-called bivalent shots combat the BA.1 version of Omicron and the original virus first detected in China.