More and more is becoming known about COVID-19, the coronavirus sweeping the world. Lend an ear as the Times of Israel interviews Israeli head of the Department of Epidemiology at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and a professor at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University, Professor Yehuda Carmeli. Here's the interview: …
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How Israel Creatively Honors Their Medical Professionals
Israelis love life! Furthermore, they are creative and innovative. They have discovered a unique way to honor those on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle. I won't spoil the surprise...check it out here! Then, how about a great big "Kol HaKavod!" ("All respect" or "Great job...way to go!") We could use a little of …
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Have We Overlooked the Deadliest Virus?
After a week of hype and hysteria, I want to deliver breaking news: another virus with far greater deadliness than coronavirus is sweeping the globe. In fact, every person on the planet is infected. While the world freaks out over the coronavirus, with a death rate of less than 5%, a virus that is 100% …
Coronavirus Pandemic: Real Threat or Over-reaction?
Last Wednesday was a huge news day regarding the spread of coronavirus, and it has only grown worse since then. On that day, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a pandemic. American universities announced shut downs and will finish semesters online, the NBA suspended competition, Israel banned gatherings of over 100 people, public health …
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