Ronni Gamzu predicts mass infections but fewer intensive care cases than during Delta wave, slams travel restrictions, says 4th shot is as logical as '1+1=2'

Tally jumps by over 4,000 relative to previous day, but serious cases climbing at far more moderate pace; Health Ministry chief gets 4th vaccine, urges others to follow suit

A day after the PM announced a second booster dose would be made available to over-59s and medical staff, nearly 20,000 reportedly get vaccine, with nearly 100,000 more signing up

Nitzan Horowitz says the situation is under control and 'spreading fear' is unhelpful, insists no plans for lockdowns or similar measures, but 'our finger is always on the trigger'

Salman Zarka warns the Delta variant still putting people in hospital; admits less-than-robust restrictions won't help, so no need for them

Researchers say they took advantage of the pandemic to 'study the effects of a real-world stressor in a large sample'

I remain confident that the innovation community will ultimately develop the solutions we need to manage and subdue the coronavirus plague.

US National Institutes of Health finds virus disseminates widely even in people who have asymptomatic illness

4.83% come back positive as testing system under heavy strain; expert says true caseload likely much higher; 'green classroom' system expires, sending 1,500 elementary classes home

Austin experiencing mild symptoms and isolating at home, says more than a week since he met with Biden in person