Nachman Ash cheers 'encouraging' drop in daily infections, says vaccine drive could be opened up to all Israelis next week

Blue and White said prepared to back move, but only up to 10 days and only if enforcement is upped where closure is being violated; 30%-40% of cases blamed on British variant

Nachman Ash reportedly says it's not certain vaccines can protect against mutated coronavirus strains; 12,400 Israelis were infected with virus after receiving 1st shot

Ministers also approve new regulations requiring all those entering the country to present a recent negative virus test or face a fine

Health experts reported to tell cabinet infections rates will stay high even after another week of lockdown; cabinet orders all arrivals from UAE to quarantine hotels

Virus czar says authorities are finalizing distribution of 'green passports' to those deemed immune from coronavirus

Ministers to convene Tuesday to discuss extending current restrictions, as coronavirus czar warns 'immense strain' on hospitals expected to continue

Virus czar also says there's a possibility of compelling travelers to Israel to produce negative virus test from previous 72 hours

Every week will see arrival of hundreds of thousands of Pfizer vaccines, allowing for 1.3 million to receive 1st dose and 1.8 million to receive 2nd dose in January

Nachman Ash assesses national lockdown could be eased even if number of active patients high, as long as serious cases tapering off