Health Ministry's Sharon Alroy-Preis predicts 3rd vaccine doses will be made available to all in coming weeks; expert says booster shots will help lead to 'containment'

Bennett says an open Israel is 'within reach,' but avoiding 4th closure requires public's cooperation: 'You can protect yourselves, your livelihoods, our economy, our kids'

With Health Ministry chief widely expected to stamp expansion of program, health funds offer appointments to expanded age group, though not teachers

Experts say those given 3rd vaccine shot 6-8 times less likely to develop severe illness than those who got 2 doses; 10 cases of new AY3 strain identified in Israel

Prime minister says serious morbidity likely to further climb but warns lockdowns 'destroying the future of the country, and will only be used as a 'last line of defense'

Official likens 3rd vaccine doses for those already immunized before millions around globe have received a single shot to giving 'extra life jackets' to those who already have them

Authorities plan to begin administering 3rd doses to Americans in September, saying it's 'very clear' vaccines are less effective at preventing infection over time

Sources say US could join Israel this week in administering 3rd dose in attempt to stave of ultra-infectious Delta strain

Report says woman, who is in serious but stable condition, also required hospitalization after her 2nd vaccine dose

Macron says 3rd dose will be available from September for select groups, as his country joins others in administering additional shots