New strains mean herd immunity impossible unless kids vaccinated, says Prof. Gili Regev-Yochay; ministry warns against reopening schools, recommends vaccine throughout pregnancy

Vaccination rate highest among 70- to 79-year-olds, with 92% having received 1st dose, even as Israel struggles to contain third wave of the virus

Agency says no reason to believe there are risks that would outweigh the benefits of vaccination for pregnant women; Israel already recommends inoculation in 2nd, 3rd trimesters

Health Ministry orders further broadening of inoculation campaign starting Thursday; Netanyahu says sooner or later, a vaccine-resistant strain of virus will appear

Infectious disease chief advising Health Ministry warns against using serology tests in rollout of 'green passport,' since body fights reinfection even after antibodies fade

Tight restrictions and world's fastest vaccination drive barely put a dent in spread; Knesset braces for high-stakes vote on fine hikes for violations

Edelstein says just 34% of education workers have been immunized; union head claiming figure is actually 76.3% and accuses him of 'incitement'

TV reports say health experts expected better results after 2 weeks of tight lockdown, do not see possibility of reopening schools or businesses under current conditions

Health body previously gave similar recommendation on Pfizer-BioNTech shot, a position rejected by Israel amid a spike in serious cases

Ministers approve proposal barring incoming and outgoing flights, with minor exceptions, from Tuesday until the end of the month