PM reportedly asks Nathir Obeidat to step down after at least 6 patients die at government-run medical center near Amman

Italy returns to lockdown as infections surge; Austria alleges some countries signed 'secret contracts' with vaccine makers; US, Japan, India, Australia form joint initiative

Health officials pleasantly surprised to see 'significant decline' in virus despite economy being almost fully open this week, optimistic about close-to-normal holiday celebrations

Most new virus cases are under 19 years old; total hospitalizations drop below 1,000 as officials say situation in Israel 'most hopeful' since pandemic began

Prime minister, Viktor Orban, Andrej Babis also discuss 'green passport' to allow travel between countries for vaccinated individuals

Officials tell TV that if positive trajectory continues, Israelis will celebrate Passover without restrictions; former virus czar: COVID as a pandemic is behind us

European Medicines Agency tries to allay concerns, saying no known health risks with shot

Chezy Levy says Israel will begin to inoculate ages 12-15 starting May-June; face mask requirement to remain even for the fully vaccinated

'Compelling reason' no longer required for trips to and from selected destinations, though negative test still needed

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