Fines for not wearing face masks, some businesses allowed to reopen, and a new 'purple badge' standard for workplaces - all the details of the rules in effect from April 19

Health ministry says 410 died in 24 hours, lowest since March 22, but expert says that could be due to reduced registration of fatalities over weekend

Education minister says distance learning problem is 'not compulsory'; union insists there will be no further extension into summer vacation

'Some viruses are very, very difficult when it comes to vaccine development,' says Britain's David Nabarro, adding world will be living with COVID-19 for foreseeable future

Spokesperson for Parker Jewish Institute denies claim, says there is enough protective gear for workers; official death toll for center stands at 38

Factories have already manufactured a million woven cotton face masks, plan to sell more for $2 each as fines are introduced for anyone who doesn't wear one in public

Cabinet approves eased restrictions after ministers reportedly fight for hours over aspects of plan announced by Netanyahu and Health Ministry

Fatalities include 18th death at assisted living facility in Yavne’el; locked-down Deir al-Asad sees 2nd-highest rate of infection

Israeli designers find inspiration, and sales, making fashionable one- and two-ply fabric masks for customers

Meeting only begins at 2 a.m., with ministers said to still be fighting as dawn breaks over different aspects of plan to reopen economy, allow exercise and prayer gatherings