Ghebreyesus says despite Omicron's relative mildness, 'no country is out of the woods yet'

Israelis to receive 25-30 million antigen kits, with some earmarked for the elderly, schools and most vulnerable

Ministry chief Nachman Ash acknowledges quarantine was cut to 5 days mainly due to public pressure, says outbreak peak still a week away, hospitals 'stretched to the limit'

Despite record-setting transmission rates, vaccines have been a game-changer compared to earlier in the pandemic -- prompting congregations to implement wildly divergent strategies

Expert at Sheba Medical Center says jab raises COVID antibody levels, but there are ‘still a lot of infections’ among those who received it

Health minister, PM announce that asymptomatic cases can end isolation on fifth day with negative antigen tests; those displaying symptoms must continue for full 10 days

Health and science writer Nathan Jeffay offers commentary on vaccine boosters; political correspondent Tal Schneider discusses whether Benjamin Netanyahu will remain at Likud helm

Delegation reportedly part of US effort to warm relations between the countries; Foreign Ministry won't confirm visit but says 'believes in international cooperation' against virus

One healthcare provider says it believes 10 died after refusing Regeneron's treatment; medication offered at no cost to patients since September, with priority to the unvaccinated

Bourla says boosters against coronavirus will remain necessary, but anti-COVID pill 'changes everything'