Disease control committee director downplays fears of an epidemic after 1st case found in Israel; Health Ministry tells people coming from abroad with symptoms to contact a doctor

30-year-old infected with virus hospitalized in good condition; Health Ministry urges anyone who returned from abroad and is experiencing symptoms to get checked

In anothe milestone, masking requirements on international flights will also largely end starting Monday

Ichilov hospital says man hospitalized with virus symptoms; said to be in good condition and is being isolated and monitored; outbreak has now spread to at least 11 countries

Health Ministry says no cases in Israel, but with the disease spreading in Europe, urges precautions, recommends those from abroad who develop fever and lesions seek treatment

Health minister tweets that millions of additional funds will be allocated for medical aid to Ukraine, in a sign of growing Israeli support for war-torn country

Israel has until now refused to let women whose husbands deny them a divorce get pregnant through donated sperm or IVF, due to fierce rabbinate opposition

'We aren't keeping unnecessary restrictions in place,' health minister declares, while testing requirements for flying will end Saturday

Unpublished report by former deputy director general Prof. Itamar Grotto is rejected by ministry's legal adviser during turbulent Health Committee hearing

Health Ministry says that, like Israelis, foreign arrivals also will not have to submit to PCR tests upon arrival at Ben Gurion or any other crossing