Ex-PM confirms phone calls, claims 3rd vaccine shot ‘is the only way to protect the population’ despite FDA saying it’s not yet needed

Nitzan Horowitz predicts rise in serious cases, but aims to reopen schools in fall; ministers to meet Thursday, but reportedly won't mandate isolation for all returning travelers

Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga says world needs to see that his country can stage a safe Olympics, as a handful of athletes test positive for COVID

PM Bennett said to have had personal talks with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla to secure deal, though no decision has yet been made on widespread booster doses

Ministers likely to okay move Tuesday; Health Ministry warns against travel abroad -- but says no plans to shutter airport -- as 37,000 pass through Ben Gurion

Public venues in 2 districts to close down starting Tuesday after daily cases almost hit new record

PM declares that government decisions are not mere advice, says authorities formulating plan for smooth opening of school year

At least 10% of COVID infections in recent weeks are from returnees; officials urgently looking to impose restrictions on flights; 22,000 depart Ben Gurion on Sunday

Report indicates more than 60% of those hospitalized with coronavirus are fully vaccinated, but almost all are over age 60

New guidelines recommend that patients with solid tumors not receive a third dose, while those with blood cancers and disorders should do so