As trend starts reversing, deputy health minister says that while infections are now waning, the decline is blunted by the fast-spreading British mutation of the virus

New COVID strains temper optimism that mass vaccinations will help end shutdowns and curfews that have wrecked economies across the world

Clalit and Meuhedet broaden pool of those able to get coronavirus shots; officials said to consider scrapping prioritization entirely

Research comes as spread of more transmissible UK strain raises global concerns, with top Israeli health official saying it now accounts for 30%-40% of new cases in country

Health minister says over 2.2 million people in country have now had at least one dose; 8,511 new infections detected on Tuesday, down from over 10,000 the day before

Officials add women expecting babies to vaccination priority list, say 'no evidence of harm' from inoculations during pregnancy

Bloc's health commissioner says joint-buying strategy means countries already have enough doses to inoculate vast majority of population, but 'vaccinations need to speed up'

Nachman Ash reportedly says it's not certain vaccines can protect against mutated coronavirus strains; 12,400 Israelis were infected with virus after receiving 1st shot

Emirati ruler says widespread vaccination, not movement restrictions, will 'accelerate the full recovery of our country'

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