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As 4,470 die of coronavirus, authorities set January 26 as date to expand existing measure that previously only targeted UK; other countries also tighten restrictions

Representative Brad Schneider of Illinois blames GOP House members who refused to wear a mask as lawmakers sheltered in a secure area amid riot

HMOs' existing infrastructure enables efficient and rapid delivery of inoculation shots to the population in a way even the government can't match

Reported plan would see Israel first reopen kindergartens, some school grades and stores, then using document to control access to hotels, culture and sports venues

As Israel’s third wave rages, university says swift saliva checks it developed can help prevent outbreaks in dorms and allow school to reopen when lockdown ends

Studies of hundreds of thousands of Israeli vaccinees provide real-life info on efficacy; but health official also warns 17% of current serious cases had already gotten 1st shot

In the run-up to the March election, a ToI panel dissects the latest political maneuvers, the unusual Knesset Guard, and anti-Semitism rampant among those storming the Capitol

Move announced hours after anyone 55-plus was made eligible for shots, as country continues to lead world in immunization rate with over one in five given first dose

As British strain spreads, Health Ministry said considering slashing the amount of contact time with a confirmed carrier is required to send an individual into isolation