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Within a few days, the entire public in Israel will be able to undergo corona tests without the need for a referral. In addition, each isolator will be able to perform two corona tests - one on the third day and the other on the tenth - and exit isolation after 12 days if they are negative. This was announced today (Tuesday) by the corona projector, Prof. Roni Gamzo, in a media briefing. Gamzo said that the actual tests are tens of thousands lower than the test capacity, which is 70,000 a day, and any test that is not performed is a miss, he said. In addition, he announced that Bnei Brak,...

Pfizer has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved for emergency use the drug it developed for Corona. Upon receipt of the approval, the new drug will be available to tens of millions of Americans, vaccinated and unvaccinated, if infected with the virus. The FDA approved the administration of the drug subject to obtaining a doctor's prescription for diagnosed patients, as long as no more than five days had elapsed from the onset of the first symptoms. According to Pfizer, when the pill was given within three days of the onset of symptoms, the risk of...

In the aftermath of a Houthi attack on a vital sea crossing, sea freight prices from China surge by 12%, impacting Israel's economy. In recent developments, the Houthi rebels in Yemen pose a significant threat to Israel, not only through direct missile attacks but also by potentially closing a crucial shipping lane – the Bab al-Mandab strait. This strategic waterway facilitates the passage of 6.2 million barrels of oil per day and 10% of global trade

In the coming days, the Risk Loan Fund is expected to start operating, where a state guarantee of 60% will be given instead of 15% on the total loan portfolio. These are loans to businesses that have so far failed to earn the credit they need to deal with the Corona crisis. The prevailing claim is that the current loan fund - of which NIS 13 billion in loans has already been distributed to small and medium businesses - does not meet the needs of several industries, especially restaurants, cafes and hotels. According to this claim, a 15% state guarantee is not enough to address the banks'...

The inter-ministerial pricing committee, jointly with the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the Ministry of Finance, recommended that the price of bread be permanently abolished. The issue of the removal of bread control was raised by the committee a year ago, but a hearing procedure and a final recommendation were now required - which has now been accepted. However, the required approvals have not yet been received from Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman and Economy Minister Orna Barbibai

The Ministerial Committee for the Declaration of a Restricted Area expanded at noon (Friday) the list of localities in the northern region that are closed due to an increase in the morbidity data in Corona. After yesterday it was decided to extend the closure on Majdal Shams until November 10 and to announce restrictions on the locality of Restaurant until November 11, restrictions were also announced on the localities of Buqata and Hatzor HaGlilit. According to the decision, the restrictions in Buqata will begin tomorrow at 08:00 in the morning and will last until next Thursday at 08:00...

The number of deaths from the outbreak of the corona plague in Israel tonight (Sunday) stands at 7,999. Last weekend, 15 corona patients died, and according to data from the Ministry of Health, one more person died today. Of those who died in the last three days - 11 were not vaccinated at all, one with an invalid vaccine and three were vaccinated. No details were given about another person who died. All the deceased in the last three days are over 60 years old. Data from the Ministry of Health show that in the last 30 days, since September 18, 453 corona patients have died. 74 of those...

Home Front Command and the Ministry of Education have jointly announced plans to allow partial educational activities in areas considered low-risk ("yellow" authorities). This decision, effective immediately, is contingent upon the presence of nearby protected spaces

The government approved emergency regulations to restrict activity to curb the spread of the Corona virus in Israel and take effect at 1700 on Wednesday. The regulations include further reducing the exit to the public space, imposing liability on employers, closing non-essential stores and imposing restrictions on public transport. The regulations will last for a period of 7 days. According to the new emergency regulations, it will not be possible to leave a place of residence or permanent residence in the public space, but for one of the following purposes or purposes