Nachman Ash says 3rd shot will help fight against coronavirus but boosters may be needed perpetually; serious COVID cases rise to 212

Health minister defends being first country to approve 3rd shot for those older than 60: 'Any wait or delay in making the decision would cost lives'

But Eran Segal says basic reproduction number likely lower than official figure, suggesting spread of the virus is slowing

Pelosi calls on governors, local officials to distribute rental assistance, with only $3 billion allocated out of the $25 billion sent to states and localities in February

Bennett tells HMO executives government resources are at their disposal, discusses vaccine rollout with America's Fauci; health officials weigh quarantine for all arrivals

CDC presentation delcared 'The war has changed' as a result of new strain, warns infections in vaccinated individuals may be as transmissible as in the unvaccinated

President Isaac Herzog and his wife among the first to get booster shoots, which he hails as 'an important step for social solidarity' in Israel

Detroit-area congregation calls an audible, holding socially distant services on a football field; others offer staggered attendance or encourage livestream 'watch parties'

Introduction of booster shots for people aged 60+ seen as safe, but one senior doctor says it's ‘not clear enough what the real benefit is'

Health Ministry director-general tells HMOs to ready for Sunday launch after PM Bennett accepts expert panel's recommendation