Health Ministry reports 168 people in serious condition, a rise of 95% from last week; health officials tell hospitals to prepare for reopening of dedicated COVID-19 wards

'It's an unpredictable and unstable situation,' says immune system expert Prof. Cyrille Cohen, urging lawmakers to 'actively encourage herd immunity among the vulnerable'

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