Man in his 60s passes away after being hospitalized at Soroka two weeks earlier for non-COVID related pre-existing conditions

Hailing recommendation by panel of health experts, Bennett orders swift roll-out of extra vaccine booster for people over 60, immunocompromised and health care workers

Cabinet approves new rules for schools and some restrictions at malls; study predicts 1,600 patients in serious condition by late January

Transmission number climbs to 1.28; ministers, health officials to formulate plan for tightening restrictions on gatherings, public activities

Ministry says 380 others suspected to have new strain; vast majority of infections are among returning travelers; Knesset building imposes restrictions after workers contract COVID

Number of cases multiplying in 1.5 to 3 days in places with community transmission, health organization warns

Virus reproduction rate rises to 1.07, signaling pandemic spreading, as Israel continues to grapple with challenge of Omicron variant

Police officials to meet on matter; 62 children, 2 teachers infected in Jerusalem elementary school outbreak; 10 cases of Omicron found on two flights over past week, official says

Government introduces compensation package for tourism sector further decimated by Omicron variant restrictions, including offers of up to $9,500 for those who shift industries

New plan would have allowed only vaccinated shoppers into non-essential stores; business owners vowed to rebel, saying it would severely curtail revenue