While government looks for limited measures amid growing resistance to new closures, Health Ministry fears upcoming holiday season could cause spike in infections

Health Ministry reports 3,446 new infections over past 24 hours, 29,522 active cases, and total death toll of 1,040, as coronavirus crisis continues to spiral out of control

Azoulay is 5th lawmaker to catch COVID-19, apparently infected by a family member; Knesset investigating to discover who may have been exposed

Virus seems to affect obese populations more severely, while excess weight makes treatment harder, say researchers

Gamzu will continue to lead fight against coronavirus from isolation, urges 'utmost caution' after exposure; other members of response team will also self-isolate

Residents of ‘red’ towns and neighborhoods must stay close to home; schools and most businesses shuttered in affected areas

'Gaza’s health system is woefully under-equipped to cope with a large outbreak,' International Committee of the Red Cross warns

Jerusalem mayor claims figures for city are wrong; deputy minister rages that ultra-Orthodox cities given more sweeping restrictions than others

After delays, new rules for 40 virus hotspots to go into effect at 7 p.m.; Beitar Illit says it will comply only if government offers more information; schools also to be closed

As Rosh Hashana approaches amid a pandemic and political deadlock, two-thirds say country's mood is glum, and 40% think next year will be worse