Prof. Nachman Ash says he believes country will hit targets for next stage of emergence from lockdown, asks businesses to 'hang on, it's just around the corner'

Health Ministry summons obstetrician for dressing down after she tells large Whatsapp group shots have been known to cause 'neurological conditions'; she apologizes

Crackdown planned for businesses that serve those without vaccines; PM says refusers ‘endanger us all,’ risk health system; fewer than 1,000 seriously ill for first time in a month

5,540 new cases diagnosed on Wednesday; serious cases also on the decline, for 3rd day; 7.5% of tests return positive

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

Burial of president's brother-in-law several weeks ago was supposed to have 20-person limit; at least 100 said to have participated

Rioters opposed to virus restrictions burn trash bins, throw stones at officers, who disperse crowd with water cannons

Proposals include sending health workers to offices of major companies, bonuses for convincing members of public to vaccinate; firms offer cash, mull bans on those without shots

16-year-old charged with assault and other crimes in riot against enforcement of virus lockdown

As ministers warned of potentially devastating consequences of reopening studies, PM says situation 'very complex, we have very slim security margins'