Researchers analyzing Clalit data of over 94,000 vaccinated adolescents and the same number of unimmunized finds those who got the shot are 90% less likely to get the coronavirus

Health Ministry said to weigh mandating quarantine for those who come in contact with patients infected with new strain, even if they are fully vaccinated

In letter to PM, Yifat Shasha-Biton argues that openness and transparency are critical to building public trust in government

Committee's investigation finds government 'deliberately exposed the population to a concrete risk of mass infection'; findings, yet to be officially released, are non-binding

Boy entering country from Moldova put in isolation after found with subvariant; scientists say no evidence it is more dangerous than Delta, but are watching it closely

Boris Johnson's spokesman says Britain keeping 'close eye' on AY.4.2 variant, vows government 'won't hesitate to take action if necessary'

Move said to be opposed by health officials, but pushed by political leadership ahead of meeting between Bennett and Putin; visitors would still need to undergo antibody screening

Program that reduces quarantine times for children exposed to virus carriers expanded to more cities and also daycare centers

Serious cases dip further to 357, amid continued decline in morbidity; another 1,000 infections confirmed since midnight

Doses will be available to those 18 and over who are unable to get mRNA-based vaccines like the ones made by Pfizer and Moderna