Some government scientific advisers say move could bring infection surge, weaken country’s defenses against more virulent future strains; UK has 2nd highest death toll in Europe

Around 4.5 million Israelis have been infected during the variant-fueled wave, expert Eran Segal says, as the pandemic recedes in Israel and abroad

Natural immunity alone much weaker than recovery-plus-shot, mass peer-reviewed research finds; before Omicron, those with ‘hybrid’ protection were 82% less likely to be reinfected

New COVID variants inevitable, Ugur Sahin warns, but the world is 'learning more' and getting a 'better understanding on how to deal with the virus'

If approved, new measures will ease requirements for international travel, cancel Green Pass rules for events; Bennett reportedly favors removing most rules

Sheba Medical Center will administer 200 doses of a new shot designed to have increased effectiveness against the variant as part of new research

Health Ministry data shows daily caseload, serious cases dropping; PM reportedly set to further open borders to tourists, roll back Green Pass rules

Woman repeatedly heckled by deputy finance minister as she tries to testify to plight of independent teachers; finance minister later vows 'not to leave anyone behind'

Health Ministry reports 31,190 new COVID cases Sunday; transmission rate further falls to 0.72, showing pandemic in retreat

Sheba Medical Center said to be readying to participate in study; trial to consist of those over 60 who haven't yet had 2nd booster shot, mainly staff members and their families