Published: 28 January 2021
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Covid: Facebook suspends Israel PM Netanyahu's chatbot (BBC)
Facebook has deleted a post and suspended a chatbot on the page of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's account for violating its policy, it says.
The account had asked followers to provide details of friends or relatives aged 60 or over who have not yet received the coronavirus vaccination. It said Mr Netanyahu might call them to convince them.
What medical data is Israel sharing with Pfizer - and is it protected? (Haaretz)
Israel is considered a world leader in medical data, which is partly why it has received priority access to the COVID-19 vaccines. Experts agree that the Pfizer deal offers reasonable protection of citizens’ personal data - but some parts of the deal prompt questions that need answering
South African Covid strain spreading domestically in Israel, testing indicates (Haaretz)
Three cases detected in random sampling of COVID tests show the more infectious variant has managed to break through Israel's testing and isolation screenings
COVID-19 czar: Exit from lockdown may be more gradual than anticipated (Jerusalem Post)
Over 1 million Israelis have received both vaccine doses, but number of serious cases remains high.
Heartbreak hotel: Israelis returning at airport lose it when ordered into quarantine (Haaretz)
Israelis coming back from a Dubai vacation sometimes find themselves throwing chairs when learning about their country’s latest tool for tackling the coronavirus
