Those with underlying illnesses, compromised immune systems urged to take precaution; authorities promise COVID booster shots soon, urge getting flu shot which is already available

Instead of fabric on face, small air-pressure device is worn on baseball cap, creating a ‘shield’ blocking 62% of incoming, 99% of outgoing virus droplets, says peer-reviewed study

Over 2 years since start of virus outbreak there’s ‘zero improvement’ in human ability to recognize masked faces, say researchers from Israel and Canada in peer-reviewed study

Salman Zarka says highly infectious variant driving 6th wave is a danger to the elderly, steps must be taken to protect at-risk groups; calls for returning travelers to get a PCR

As new variant BA.5 gains ground, 158 patients in serious condition, up from 106 last week

Virus czar Salman Zarka reiterates importance of indoor masks, says BA.5 strain quickly overshadowing Omicron

Nearly 6,000 new cases diagnosed in a day and 103 in serious condition, with reproduction number climbing to 1.51 — the highest it has been since previous wave

Report says Health Ministry to recommend indoor masking for the elderly, at-risk; transmission rate continues to climb, test positivity rate over 20%

'We aren't keeping unnecessary restrictions in place,' health minister declares, while testing requirements for flying will end Saturday

Deaths, serious cases of coronavirus dip while testing for active cases rises over previous seven days, as country weighs lifting international flight mask mandate