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Research finds variant more lethal as well as more contagious; it's the predominant strain in Israel

People who take small doses are 29% less likely than others to test positive, researchers say after analyzing more than 10,000 PCR results

Rina Schenfeld, Israel's modern dance muse, now 83, realizes she still needs an audience -- but is forging a new relationship with it

Transportation minister orders limited number of flights from Rome, Athens, Moscow and Addis Ababa

Ash says that although 'nothing is certain,' the fall in transmission rate means a return to tight restrictions unlikely before holiday at the end of the month

Kosher Palate store reverses course after outcry from Jewish community, illustrating the high stakes of the latest phase of the pandemic

Countries and airlines launch programs to let people fly, cross borders by proving their COVID-free health status

Top health official says declining number of serious cases 'shows the vaccines are working'; TV report says more people will soon be allowed to gather in large venues

House of Representatives expected to give final approval to $1.9 trillion spending package on Wednesday, clearing it to be signed by Biden