Serious cases climb to 29; over 16,000 vaccine doses administered Wednesday amid race to inoculate children and teens

Health officials reportedly considering return of ‘Green Pass’ system; Interior Minister Shaked warns incoming, outgoing flights could be halted; hospitalization rates remain low

Instead of using new facilities, authorities inexplicably sending passenger samples far off-site for analysis amid delays; ‘It’s the craziest thing,’ says senior doctor

Minister praises ex-IDF surgeon general's success in the pandemic response so far; Bennett in plea to 12- to 15-year-olds as vaccines set to expire: 'A race against time'

Health Ministry chief resigns, as new minister expected to make own appointment; travelers to blacklisted countries will pay NIS 5,000 fine

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Officials also said to be weighing whether to ask coronavirus cabinet to require non-vaccinated people to provide a negative test result before entering certain venues

Experts warn that immunization campaigns are in a race against time to contain the new strain of the pandemic that is taking over the world

Ministers reportedly lean toward no new restrictions so long as serious cases remain low; health officials believe vaccine provides strong protection against severe illness

Education Minister accuses Health Ministry of exaggerating latest outbreak to cause hysteria; coronavirus czar says indoor face-covering requirement could return before Sunday