Nitzan Horowitz urges parents to vaccinate children as campaign for ages 5-11 gets off to slow start; coronavirus czar says fresh round of infections already starting

Germany and Netherlands ready for new restrictions as cases and hospitalizations surge, and virus-related deaths per day in Europe double from the rate seen in late September

No serious safety concerns seen in individuals with at least 6 months of follow-up after 2nd dose; pharma giant says data will help support application for full approval

‘I refer people to how successful the Israelis have been in getting virtually every age group boostered,’ says US government’s chief medical adviser

Several of the demonstrators caught up in the clash wore hoods and carried Flemish nationalist flags, while others wore Nazi yellow stars

Interior minister warns country's anti-coronavirus protest scene is radicalizing.; just under 66% of population fully vaccinated, one of the lowest rates in Western Europe

'Divorced,' the American version of the Hebrew drama 'Grushim,' was born during COVID-19 theater closings - but its producers say its intimate appeal gives it staying power

Officials also decide on 3-week wait between first two shots for children 5-11 when campaign kicks off this week; over half of recent infections said to be among young children

Ahead of Tuesday roll-out of vaccine campaign for ages 5-11, Bennett say COVID shots are the 'safest and most effective way to keep our children healthy'

Health officials express concern, but stress there are no plans for new restrictions amid slight reversal of downward trends