US travelers face misery as airlines cancel flights due to crewing problems caused by virus; Canada says Santa vaccinated and cleared for travel

In mid-November, when Israel felt Delta was defeated, cases began to rise once again. How has the rise in infections progressed and where does Israel stand now?

Helsinki Committee authorizing clinical trials yet to sign off on test-run of extra booster for 100 volunteers for unknown reason, even as Health Ministry okays shot for elderly

Committee tasked with granting permission for those looking to fly to banned countries reported to have backlog of 15,000 petitions, with most of those considered being denied

TV report says Health Ministry director may not endorse panel’s recommendation to offer additional booster shots if further data suggests hospitalizations lower from new variant

Preliminary findings add to emerging evidence variant produces milder illness, but also spreads faster and better evades vaccines

Charity organization Latet also finds number of households close to the poverty line, experiencing food insecurity and financial distress, rose to nearly 25% since pandemic began

FDA authorizes molnupiravir for combating severe coronavirus infections; will have smaller role than Pfizer's more effective Paxlovid

Health minister says lockdowns and travel restrictions cannot be a long-term solution: 'We can't endlessly live in a bunker'

Day after PM announces ‘great news’ of additional doses for some, and as some experts applaud the move, Prof. Zvika Granot says mistake not to wait for research, updated vaccine