Quarantine
CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation
A "level 3" designation is standard at this stage and is the lowest CDC emergency activation level, with the agency actively monitoring the virus's progress.
Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there
Over 1,100 in quarantine after six cases of Nipah virus reported in India
Quarantine on the Diamond Princess affected staff more than passengers, study
Influenza virus activity in Israel decreases earlier than usual
The Health Ministry announced there has been an early decrease of influenza activity in Israel, probably due to the coronavirus morbidity situation.
COVID-19: New daily infections record of 65,259 in Israel
New cases reach record of 65,259 • Decision to shorten quarantine was made to "find a balance between medical and social needs"
Don’t punish under-fives for being too young to be vaccinated - opinion
Why are we penalizing children too young to vaccinate? Why are we penalizing parents and families who have young children?
New COVID-19 aid plan to grant back payments for isolation; reduce mandatory isolation period
Set to take effect in March, a new aid package has been approved which offers financial compensation to self-employed workers and employers whose employees have been quarantined.
COVID-19: Woman tests positive mid-flight, quarantines in airplane bathroom
Michigan schoolteacher Marisa Fotieo isolated herself in an airplane's bathroom after testing positive with an at-home rapid COVID-19 test on her flight to Iceland.
Nations rethink isolation, testing rules as Omicron sweeps globe
Although studies have suggested Omicron is less deadly than some previous variants, the sheer number of people testing positive means that hospitals in some countries could soon be overwhelmed.
CDC cuts isolation time for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases to 5 days
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said the asymptomatic people after isolation should follow five days of wearing a mask when around others.
Mass MK coronavirus quarantine nixes government legislative agenda
On Sunday, nine MKs were put into quarantine on after coming into contact with Knesset employees who tested positive for COVID-19.
One Israeli family causes mass Omicron outbreak - here’s how
The family from Jerusalem - parents and two young children, known as “Family P” - recently returned to Israel from South Africa.
Omicron COVID variant: Two Sheba doctors suspected to be infected
Knesset extends Big Coronavirus Law * UN says concerned over African travel ban * Minister recommends sanctioning unvaccinated
