As closure extended until Sunday, Israeli leaders say a few more days are needed to establish that infections are indeed falling

Daily tally nears 2,000 mark cited as threshold below which lockdown can start being eased; only 5.4% of tests positive, weeks after figure reached 15%

Lawmakers are told that 1st-4th graders will return to class when 1,000 virus infections confirmed daily, 5th graders and up when country sees 250 cases a day

As ministers discuss strategy for lifting lockdown, Health Ministry says 3,112 people have tested positive Monday; death toll climbs to 2,040

Meeting briefly delayed after reports say PM unhappy with infection numbers; no decision to be made on reopening preschools, small businesses until Thursday

Dozens reportedly infected or suspected of contracting potentially fatal disease, which is transmitted to humans via animal urine

Mass gatherings, including anti-government rallies, to be allowed from Wednesday, after Health Ministry says it has 'no intention' of requesting extension

Ichilov tells Health Ministry other hospitals need to help pick up slack; medical center's deputy director says 'the struggle is not political'

Serological tests show lower infection rates in children 9 and younger, so reopening classrooms up to 4th grade may be safe, Health Ministry's deputy director tells lawmakers

Figures show 3-week lockdown is working; 8 cities account for 40% of confirmed cases, 6 of them are home to major Haredi population centers