Health Ministry says that for 2 weeks, some will take tests with both nasal swabs and new method; authorities will then decide whether to change how PCR testing is done

In letter to Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, intern organization says it is everyone's interest that patients in hospitals not be treated by 'exhausted' and 'unfocused' doctors

New permits granting access to public venues to only start on October 17, according to reports; official push back against Bennett's call to ease student quarantine rules

Science and health writer Nathan Jeffay and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur on repercussions of Green Pass chaos and Bibi's new book

Sharon Alroy Preis, who has taken a more conservative approach in favor of restrictions, receives 43% approval rating from public, compared to PM's 31%

Mild adverse reactions are significantly less compared to previous COVID shots; of 3.3 million boosted Israelis, just 19 report serious side effects, may not all be tied to vaccine

Slowdown in new cases of serious morbidity, decline in positive test rate among signs Israel's fourth coronavirus wave could be waning

Bennett's office, Health Ministry hail 'close cooperation' in fight against pandemic, in apparent bid to end public rift

Editor David Horovitz and health correspondent Nathan Jeffay discuss the implementation of new COVID restrictions and the role of medical professionals in shaping government policy

Report says those due to have their Green Pass status revoked when new vaccine rules take effect Sunday will have to self-isolate for at least a week if exposed to virus carrier