Soroka introduces method that will eliminate second stage of search for positive samples, quadrupling speed without new equipment, with hopes of exporting the solution abroad

With infections remaining over 500 a day, a key threshold for rolling back more restrictions, PM says next phase of easing measures may be put off

831 cases diagnosed on Monday; vote postponed after ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism said to tell PM they oppose any penalty increase for illegally open educational institutions

Next phase of easing coronavirus restrictions set for Sunday, but health officials are reportedly balking, setting up a fresh conflict with Treasury

During tour of IDF contact tracing headquarters, Ronni Gamzu urges people to undergo coronavirus tests to help cut chains of infection

Edelstein hails new technology that should reduce the amount of time it will take to receive results

Israel stays below 1,000 daily cases for a week; PM calls for investment in mask development; Gamzu says closure must be extended on Majdal Shams, imposed on Bu'eine Nujeidat

As Israel gears up to reopen elementary schools in next phase of easing lockdown, Health Ministry reports 844 cases throughout Tuesday, 43 fatalities in 24 hours

Governments hope smaller-scale shutdowns can work this time, in conjunction with testing and contact tracing, but some communities complain they are being singled out for blame

Sites set up across country for teachers and assistants in effort to prevent fresh virus outbreaks, as national lockdown begins to ease