FDA gives final go-ahead for nation's first inoculation in major turning point against virus; Israel expected to follow US lead on approval, has purchased millions of doses

Dozens have died of virus in Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre; staff and residents could begin receiving shots as early as Friday night

Decision by pharmaceutical giant a major sign of recognition for Sputnik V, which has been viewed with skepticism by the West

Infections continue to trend upwards while Israel prepares for major inoculation project later this month

TV report says proposal mulled by Health Ministry will limit access to flights, public venues; vaccine may be made available to all quickly, rather than according to risk groups

FDA expected to follow recommendation of experts, who say the shot appears safe and effective against COVID-19 in people older than 16

Panel picks apart the data and debates — in public and live-streamed — whether the shot is safe and effective enough to be cleared for emergency use

Itamar Grotto, whose term ends this month, also criticizes government policy seeking to ban visits to other people's homes during Hanukkah

PA Health Minister Mai al-Kaila says that Pfizer vaccine is off the table for Palestinians due to cumbersome storage requirements, will mostly rely on UN to supply shots

Prime minister encourages all to be inoculated, says authorities developing 'green passport' allowing entry to malls, events for those who receive the inoculation