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The latest coronavirus headlines
The mystery to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic now has some new clues. International scientists have found raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus in previously unavailable genetic data. It came from samples collected in early 2020 at the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, China, shortly after the first human cases were detected in the city. It could mean that the pandemic originated from animals, not one of the labs near the market. But their analysis has not been reviewed for publication and other scientists say how the virus began sickening people remains to be determined. Read moreNew COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market
Those with the virus will no longer need to enter isolation, and responsibility for testing will be transferred from the IDF to the civilian health services.
The post Pandemic’s end: Israel to downgrade Covid to flu status appeared first on JNS.org. Read morePandemic’s end: Israel to downgrade Covid to flu status
“Top Story” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Tevi Troy, Ep. 72.
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Researchers have declared this a scientific breakthrough.
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Israel’s coronavirus czar: Israel, like other countries in the Northern Hemisphere, is likely to experience coinciding waves of flu and coronavirus this winter • Omicron-specific vaccines to arrive in the country within a month.
The post Israeli health officials hold COVID ‘war games,’ brace for ‘twindemic’ appeared first on JNS.org. Read moreIsraeli health officials hold COVID ‘war games,’ brace for ‘twindemic’
Travelers returning from abroad can be tested for COVID at the government's expense. Testing is voluntary, for now.
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B’nai Brith International says such trivialization “deeply disrespects the victims of the greatest tragedy in the history of mankind.”
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The report issued by the group that tracks anti-Semitism in Germany found that the coronavirus pandemic and related anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and the Middle East conflict were the main themes.
The post Over 2,700 reported anti-Semitic incidents in Germany in 2021 appeared first on JNS.org. Read moreOver 2,700 reported anti-Semitic incidents in Germany in 2021
Compared with the last time the American Jewish Committee met in 2019, much has changed for Jewish communities it advocated for across the globe, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The post At first AJC global forum since pandemic, world leaders grapple with burst of anti-Jewish hate appeared first on JNS.org. Read moreAt first AJC global forum since pandemic, world leaders grapple with burst of anti-Jewish hate
The Israeli Health Ministry has urged the public to return to wearing masks indoors, despite not being required to do so.
The post Israel experiencing ‘very sharp’ spike in COVID-19 cases appeared first on JNS.org. Read moreIsrael experiencing ‘very sharp’ spike in COVID-19 cases
Salman Zarka, director of the national COVID-19 program, says health officials are weighing a fifth vaccine in light of a subvariant of Omicron.
The post Israel boosts protection for elderly population amid rise in COVID infections appeared first on JNS.org. Read moreIsrael boosts protection for elderly population amid rise in COVID infections
According to ministry figures, the pandemic disrupted growing tourism rates, which peaked in 2019 with more than 4.5 million visitors.
The post 107 entrepreneurs apply to Israeli Tourism Ministry to establish new hotels appeared first on JNS.org. Read more107 entrepreneurs apply to Israeli Tourism Ministry to establish new hotels
The Ministry of Health is also debating whether or not to end the isolation requirement for coronavirus patients.
The post Israel to end mask mandate on international flights appeared first on JNS.org. Read moreIsrael to end mask mandate on international flights
The number of coronavirus cases in Israel continues to drop with 497 patients hospitalized.
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“The expression ‘Judeovirus,’ which anti-Semites spread online, encapsulated the deep-seated superstitions against Jews,” said Dina Porat, a professor and founder of the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University.
The post Major Jewish population centers worldwide saw hate crimes skyrocket in 2021 appeared first on JNS.org. Read moreMajor Jewish population centers worldwide saw hate crimes skyrocket in 2021
COVID-19 resources
If you have questions regarding COVID-19, call 833-4ASKODH (833-427-5634) or visit coronavirus.ohio.gov.
- COVID-19 information from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health
- COVID-19 community testing in Cuyahoga County
- COVID-19 information from the Ohio Department of Health
- COVID-19 information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- How COVID-19 spreads
- Symptoms of COVID-19
- What to do if you are sick
- Steps to prevent illness
- People at higher risk for COVID-19 and special populations
- Checklist for faith-based and community organizations
- How to talk to children about COVID-19
- Top 10 things to buy to prepare for COVID-19
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