New daily cases still over 1,200, as active infections reach over 10,000; Green Pass set to be reimposed from July 29

Local research claims Pfizer shot now only 41% effective against symptomatic COVID, while British stats have it at 88%

Patients listed in serious condition spent an average of 8 days in the hospital in first week of July, compared to 10-12 days during first half of year

Nitzan Horowitz predicts rise in serious cases, but aims to reopen schools in fall; ministers to meet Thursday, but reportedly won't mandate isolation for all returning travelers

Active COVID-19 infections surge to nearly 8,000, but serious cases remain at around 60; health minister says 'Green Pass' and quarantine for all returnees being discussed

Ministers likely to okay move Tuesday; Health Ministry warns against travel abroad -- but says no plans to shutter airport -- as 37,000 pass through Ben Gurion

Report indicates more than 60% of those hospitalized with coronavirus are fully vaccinated, but almost all are over age 60

New guidelines recommend that patients with solid tumors not receive a third dose, while those with blood cancers and disorders should do so

Temperatures rise across country, peaking Sunday and Monday, along with high humidity; extreme heat will start subsiding on Tuesday

Move would be blow to Israeli vacationers; passengers from Spain still mingling with other travelers at Ben Gurion Airport despite nation joining list of banned countries next week