Health organizations worldwide monitoring Omicron variant with over 30 protein spike mutations; expert says it is too early to know its impact

Infusible to patients, antibodies are so powerful neutralizing the coronavirus they could eliminate the need for more vaccine boosters, peer-reviewed research says

Cases confirmed in Israelis returning from abroad; scientists say the BA.2.75 COVID variant may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and past infection

But Health Ministry figures show serious cases continue to decline, and officials are said to not be overly concerned

Environment reporter Sue Surkes brings a startling comptroller report; health reporter Nathan Jeffay explains global urgency of vaccine booster and talks of 'prejudice psychology'

Knesset committee told officials will meet in coming weeks to discuss lifting further restrictions, including quarantine for positive cases

Passengers from South Africa, Singapore and Italy found to be infected with BA.4; Health Minister Horowitz says no reason to worry at this time

Researchers say longest reported infection underscores importance of protecting vulnerable people from coronavirus, with virus found to mutate during persistent infections

Government decides to maintain cautious approach as Passover approaches, while not announcing any new restrictions after Bennett, Horowitz huddle with health experts

Carrie Keller-Lynn on the ground in Ukraine; Ricky Ben-David on what's at stake with Israel's oligarchs; Nathan Jeffay on a new coronavirus variant and cigarettes for kids on Purim