Yuli Edelstein
In surprise move, third top Israeli health official resigns
Citing a “demanding year” on the front lines due to the fight against COVID-19, Health Ministry Deputy Director Itamar Grotto says it’s time for a “new path.”
Israeli Health Ministry publishes results of nationwide COVID-19 serological survey
Coronavirus antibodies were found in 5.5 percent of the population—far short of the figure required for “herd immunity,” according to the ministry.
In a first, Israel surpasses US in daily COVID mortality relative to population
Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein says it’s “highly likely” that the country’s nationwide coronavirus lockdown will be extended past its current Oct. 10 deadline.
Israeli health minister: Public must understand that ‘we are at war’
Yuli Edelstein urges all sectors to stop asking what is and isn’t allowed during the lockdown, and instead ask: “What can I do so we will see a drop in the infection rate?”
Lieberman: Israelis should flout COVID-19 directives, rely on ‘common sense’
During a meeting of his Knesset faction, Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “sacrificing public health at the altar of coalition-preservation.”
Israeli, UAE health ministers discuss COVID-19 cooperation
“I was impressed by the potential for exceptional cooperation for the benefit of our countries,” says Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein.
Report: Israel is studying Russia’s coronavirus vaccine claim, health minister says
“If we are convinced that this is a serious product, then we will also try to enter negotiations,” says Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein.
Israeli health minister says coronavirus infection rate flattening out
While the rise in infections has been halted the numbers are still “high and worrying,” says Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein.
Israel’s daily coronavirus cases hit new high for second day running
Daily coronavirus infection rate rises to 1,718, including nearly 200 serious cases.
Health minister Edelstein: ‘We hope we won’t need to announce a total shutdown’
He also announced the implementation of a computer system that used artificial intelligence software to help track and contain the pandemic.
Israel steps up enforcement measures as coronavirus infections rise
Police begin handing out fines for violations after the country sees 1,253 new COVID-19 cases in just the first 10 days of June, compared to 1,186 for all of May.
Edelstein appointed to Health Ministry, Levin tapped as new Knesset speaker
“I have chosen to accept the most central and significant challenge Israel faces—the fight against the coronavirus and preparing Israel’s health system for new challenges,” said Yuli Edelstein.
