Vaccinated woman who returned from abroad found carrying strain; top official says immunized travelers from countries with serious COVID outbreaks will soon be forced to quarantine

Minister praises ex-IDF surgeon general's success in the pandemic response so far; Bennett in plea to 12- to 15-year-olds as vaccines set to expire: 'A race against time'

Ministers reportedly lean toward no new restrictions so long as serious cases remain low; health officials believe vaccine provides strong protection against severe illness

Citing rise in positive test rate, Nachman Ash warns the spread of COVID is accelerating, but says Israel doesn't appear to be facing another wave of morbidity

Education Minister accuses Health Ministry of exaggerating latest outbreak to cause hysteria; coronavirus czar says indoor face-covering requirement could return before Sunday

Virus czar Ash warns latest outbreak has spread to Kfar Saba, Ramla, Herzliya and other cities, pleads with public not to travel abroad, especially with unvaccinated children

Top health officials warn additional COVID restrictions could be reimposed if infections rise further, as new cases top 100 for third day in a row

Health officials set to present government with potential steps to curb Delta variant of pandemic increasingly spreading in Israel; ministry chief: 'Not yet a 4th wave'

Health officials say heavy fines to be imposed on those who visit banned high-infection countries or break quarantine when returning from abroad

Members of Health Ministry team dealing with pandemic question motives behind move; deputy health minister rejects concerns, says recommendation properly considered