Researchers say blood taken from inoculated people shows shot as effective against the mutation as it is against UK variant

Issue could become crucial ahead of Passover when families gather for Seder meal; US health body allows family meetings without face covering or social distancing

Jerusalem hospital places staff, including doctors and nurses, on leave for avoiding shots without justification; CEO previously barred unvaccinated staff from treating patients

Original move halted by Justice Ministry; Israel said to have 100,000 surplus Moderna doses that will expire by end of May, to go to 20 countries plus Sinai peacekeepers

Many Israelis hope for 'vaccine passports,' but top official at health body says it is premature, as the inoculation isn't yet readily available globally

Out of over 3.3 million two-shot recipients studied, only 907 get sick, and fewer than 1% test positive

US health body allows meetings without face covering or social distancing, but stresses need to keep masks on in public, avoid large gatherings

Just 1.65 million of the population of 60 million are fully vaccinated; government considers nationwide restrictions amid wave of new infections

Health teams hope to immunize 1,000 a day at each of 8 vaccination stations, with several more set to open soon; campaign comes as West Bank cases spike

Netanyahu, Health Minister Edelstein on hand as 5th millionth dose given to Janet Lavi-Azulay, 34, who is pregnant; premier says kids to get the shots soon