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

More than 15% of the ruling Conservative party demands a vote on Boris Johnson's leadership in the wake of the 'partygate' scandal over gatherings held during COVID lockdown

Mike Peleg, from coastal city of Ashkelon, refuses to pay NIS 500 fine, spends four hours in Dekel Prison before being released

Report points to 'failures of leadership and judgment' among PM's staff, providing detailed information on lockdown gatherings; critics say scandal justifies his resignation

In anothe milestone, masking requirements on international flights will also largely end starting Monday

Non-citizens who own second homes in Israel are once again able to reach them, though many are finding the years did not treat their properties well

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

Health Ministry says that, like Israelis, foreign arrivals also will not have to submit to PCR tests upon arrival at Ben Gurion or any other crossing

Environment reporter Sue Surkes brings a startling comptroller report; health reporter Nathan Jeffay explains global urgency of vaccine booster and talks of 'prejudice psychology'