Ronni Gamzu predicts mass infections but fewer intensive care cases than during Delta wave, slams travel restrictions, says 4th shot is as logical as '1+1=2'

PM says travel restrictions likely to be lifted in coming week; ministers okay temporary Green Pass for anyone who gets 1st vaccine shot

PM says government trying to find solutions amid huge lines at testing sites, while some health officials say Omicron herd immunity is likeliest outcome of current wave

So-called Swedish model, reportedly being mulled by Israeli health officials, could be far less risky with vaccines and Omicron, but data is still lacking, says top epidemiologist

Health Ministry experts urge Israelis to administer home COVID tests before celebrating Rosh Hashanah with friends and family members

Cabinet to decide whether to scrap limit on class sizes for grades 5-9; finance minister to meet with Blue and White representatives in bid to end deadlock over vaccine purchase

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Eran Segal says virus cases down 97% since January as result of successful vaccination drive, additional restrictions can safely be lifted

Note of optimism with 'symbolic date' comes as incoming shipments of vaccines expected to speed up continent's sluggish rollout

Goal will likely come about gradually and experts unsure how long it will last or how it will be affected by emerging variants