University of Oxford announces plan to recruit 300 volunteers aged 6-17, with up to 240 receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the remainder a control meningitis shot

Iranian president says some cities have high rate of cases; remarks come day after Tehran receives 100,000 doses of Russian Sputnik V shot, country kicks off vaccination campaign

US public health agency guidelines say classroom schooling can resume safely with masks, social distancing and vaccination of teachers provides 'additional layer of protection'

Average number of cases per day during first week of February stands at 412,700 compared to same rate during first week of January; new infections now at lowest level since October

Holy site reopened following 45-day pause due to pandemic restrictions; number of seriously ill patients in Israel continues to decline as effects of vaccinations kick in

Cases in Jerusalem, Bnei Bak, Beit Shemesh, Modi'in Illit and Beitar Illit dropping by 20-40% in last week, while Tel Aviv sees slight infection rate increase

Over 100 in attendance at gathering outside northern West Bank settlement, in violation of health guidelines that cap crowds at 20; 4 suspects arrested

Prof. Nachman Ash says he believes country will hit targets for next stage of emergence from lockdown, asks businesses to 'hang on, it's just around the corner'

Health Ministry summons obstetrician for dressing down after she tells large Whatsapp group shots have been known to cause 'neurological conditions'; she apologizes

The relentless deaths have hit all sides of the diverse community, leaving many to wonder who can possibly step up to fill their fallen leaders' shoes