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BA.5 coronavirus variant

This August 2022 photo provided by Pfizer shows vials of the company's updated COVID-19 vaccine during production in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Pfizer via AP)
August 31, 2022, 8:42 pm
US FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters tailored to new subvariants
Following CDC approval, new ‘bivalent’ shots — which are half the original vaccine and half an Omicron-targeted version — expected to roll out across America
By LAURAN NEERGAARD
A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic at the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester, Pennsylvania, December 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
July 30, 2022, 9:17 pm
Sealing deals with vaccine makers, US plans Omicron booster rollout in the fall
FDA says tweaked Pfizer and Moderna shots to be available as early as September, but urges fourth dose of existing vaccine for eligible adults
By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD
Illustrative: Travelers sit for COVID testing at Ben Gurion Airport on March 8, 2021, upon their arrival from New York. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
July 17, 2022, 10:01 pm
Three cases of new Omicron subvariant detected in Israel, says Health Ministry
Cases confirmed in Israelis returning from abroad; scientists say the BA.2.75 COVID variant may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and past infection
By ToI Staff and Agencies
A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic at the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester, Pennsylvania, December 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
July 17, 2022, 5:31 pm
UK study: Omicron subvariant 4 times more resistant to vaccines
US doctor calls BA.5 ‘hypercontagious’ and WHO says pandemic ‘nowhere near over’ as virus continues to mutate worldwide and cause concern among experts
By Michael Horovitz and AP
A nurse prepares to administer vaccine for COVID-19 at a private vaccination center in Gauhati, India, April 10, 2022. (Anupam Nath/AP)
July 11, 2022, 11:59 am
New coronavirus mutant raises concerns as it spreads across India and beyond
Scientists say BA.2.75 variant may be able to get around immunity from vaccines and previous infection, but unclear if it causes more serious disease than other Omicron strains
By laura ungar and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL
Albert Bourla, Chief Executive Officer, Pfizer, speaks at a Press Conference on Pfizer and Partners Announce Accord for a Healthier World at the 51st annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, May 25, 2022. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)
June 27, 2022, 4:18 pm
Pfizer CEO to Israeli TV: Omicron shots ready for use as soon as FDA approves
Albert Bourla insists his company’s original vaccine is safe for children as young as 6 months, says he’s aiming to create vaccine that offers yearlong protection
By ToI Staff
A Magen David worker takes a COVID-19 rapid antigen test in Jerusalem, on June 20, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
June 27, 2022, 1:21 pm
Science of uncertainty: Gov’t adviser on why this COVID wave is so hard to predict
Prof. Ran Balicer says current spike reflects waning immunity, a new variant and summer AC use — but widespread unreported home testing means we don’t know yet how severe it’ll be
By Nathan Jeffay
Coronavirus czar Prof. Salman Zarka seen during a press conference near Tel Aviv, on November 9, 2021. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 22, 2022, 11:44 pm
COVID czar: Israel in midst of pandemic’s sixth wave, but no restrictions pending
Salman Zarka says current spike, being fueled by Omicron subvariant, is not as serious as previous outbreak; also urges Israelis to mask indoors
By ToI Staff
In this file photo from August 15, 2021, vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are seen at the Assad Iben El Fourat school in Oued Ellil, outside Tunisa. (AP Photo/Hassene Dridi, file)
June 22, 2022, 11:37 pm
Moderna: Updated COVID booster is effective against Omicron subvariants
CEO says US biotech firm intends to submit new vaccine to regulators, will gear up to start supplying shots by August in anticipation of infection spike in the fall
By AFP
COVID-19 rapid antigen testing in Jerusalem, on June 20, 2022 (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
June 21, 2022, 11:45 am
Israel sees over 10,000 new coronavirus cases for 2nd day in a row
Number of seriously ill patients continues to rise, reaching 180; COVID czar says he believes verified cases are only ‘tip of the iceberg’ due to low testing rates
By ToI Staff
Magen David Adom medical team members at a drive-through coronavirus testing site in Tel Aviv, on March 22, 2020 (Flash90)
June 20, 2022, 11:22 am
Israel sees over 10,000 new coronavirus cases, highest daily number since April
Health Ministry reports 168 people in serious condition, a rise of 95% from last week; health officials tell hospitals to prepare for reopening of dedicated COVID-19 wards
By ToI Staff
Family members visiting a family member at the coronavirus ward of Ziv Medical Center in the northern city of Safed on February 15, 2022. (David Cohen/Flash90)
June 17, 2022, 6:19 pm
Israel sees 70% spike in number of seriously ill COVID patients within a week
‘It’s an unpredictable and unstable situation,’ says immune system expert Prof. Cyrille Cohen, urging lawmakers to ‘actively encourage herd immunity among the vulnerable’
By ToI Staff
Coronavirus czar Prof. Salman Zarka attends a press conference about the coronavirus in Jerusalem on August 29, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
June 15, 2022, 2:06 pm
Health official: Israel likely seeing up to 20,000 daily COVID cases amid outbreak
Virus czar Salman Zarka reiterates importance of indoor masks, says BA.5 strain quickly overshadowing Omicron
By ToI Staff
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