But Oxford University says research results suggest that after 4-5 months, the two vaccines would be similarly effective

Speculation from health officials comes after US announces plans to roll out booster program, citing positive results from million who have already received third dose

Prime minister says serious morbidity likely to further climb but warns lockdowns 'destroying the future of the country, and will only be used as a 'last line of defense'

Official likens 3rd vaccine doses for those already immunized before millions around globe have received a single shot to giving 'extra life jackets' to those who already have them

Ministry's vaccination panel reportedly to convene Thursday on matter; HMO report says booster is 86% effective at preventing infection

Authorities plan to begin administering 3rd doses to Americans in September, saying it's 'very clear' vaccines are less effective at preventing infection over time

Ben Zion Mutzafi, a leading ultra-Orthodox voice urging adherence to COVID-19 rules, later says there is 'no point in speaking to such people'

'I believe within two weeks we will see morbidity halted,' says Sheba's Gili Regev-Yochay; unvaccinated individuals are 8 times more likely to becomes seriously ill

David Horovitz updates listeners on the third day of destructive blazes and on the COVID vaccine campaign; Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren explores the new sugary drink tax

Monday's tally is highest in current wave; 13 deaths recorded overnight; Labor MK Gilad Kariv hospitalized and getting oxygen at Sheba Medical Center