Workers installed specially bought fridge for alcohol; source tells newspaper 'the idea that [the prime minister] didn’t know there were drinks is total nonsense'

Finance Ministry says compensation package, estimated at up to NIS 250 million ($80 million), to address high morbidity rates forcing people into quarantine

Virus czar admits two tests on market not always accurate, Bennett reportedly seeking 50 million kits in 10 days as frustration over new rules mounts

Despite health campaign and stockpiles of belatedly available COVID-19 vaccine, inoculation rates in the Hamas-run enclave remain at 27% of population

While regions across the country open up for inoculated Austrians, those who have not had shots only allowed out for specific reasons

Scientists blame China for playing large part in sending pollution back toward 2019 record after COVID lockdowns provided one-year reprieve, with numbers expected to rise for years

Country hit by what it describes as 5th wave of pandemic; authorities order travel ban between cities

Home Front Command presents internal research to PM Bennett; health official says crisis point approaching

Suggestion to order only those over 60 to stay home was floated at recent coronavirus cabinet meeting, but deputy attorney general warned legality was doubtful

Principals say they don't know if students are meant to be tested for COVID under pilot program; Education Ministry director: Vaccinations OK in schools but not during school hours