Yuval Hacohen Asherov, who says immunization shots can be fatal or cause infertility, is not a medical professional, is making 'dangerous and misleading' claims, ministry cautions

Preschools, grades 1-4, 11-12 resume in low-to-medium infection zones after over a month of lockdown, some schools to delay reopening citing lack of time to prepare

Officials reportedly closing in on plan to reopen many activities only for the inoculated or those with recent negative results — while making it costly and difficult to get tested

Dozens of retailers expected to open to the public Thursday in three malls in defiance of rules, though while adhering to self-declared regulations

7.8% positive test rate is lowest since January 16, Health Ministry figures show; however, data indicates outbreak still not abating in non-Haredi areas

Preschools, grades 1-4, 11-12 resume in low-to-medium infection zones after over a month; minister says commerce to reopen only in 2 weeks, with businesses threatening revolt

Cabinet to reconvene again, with education minister demanding resumption of classes in low-infection towns; shuttered malls and restaurants threaten revolt

Health Ministry official says not enough people getting vaccinated; Tel Aviv, Jerusalem said planning to open schools in low-infection neighborhoods despite high citywide rates

Cabinet to discuss extending lockdown at least until Sunday as infections remain stubbornly high; about schools, Edelstein hints that 'parents have something to look forward to'

Trends show average age of serious patients dropping; Health Ministry urges Netanyahu to extend national lockdown at least until after weekend