Health Ministry DG gives go-ahead for extra doses, which will also be available to carers of those at-risk due to medical conditions and others with high risk of exposure to virus

Health minister says 'super advanced drugs and technologies' to be added, including treatments for transgender individuals

Serious cases still rising but expert says Israel may be at wave's peak with tens of thousands of undetected daily infections; finance, culture ministers announce aid for art world

Ministry chief Nachman Ash acknowledges quarantine was cut to 5 days mainly due to public pressure, says outbreak peak still a week away, hospitals 'stretched to the limit'

Education Ministry says 40% of classes have at least one confirmed COVID-19 case; Health Ministry chief says exploring possibility of shortening isolation for medical staff

In letter to Health Ministry director, Ziv Medical Center points to promising results from Amor 18's clinical trial, where all patients who received drug went on to recover

Top health official says move will help the economy function while safeguarding public health, amid record surge in cases

Officials say tests should be taken 3 days after encounter with confirmed person, include mouth swab; ministry chief: Even if you only have a runny nose, stay home

Health Ministry director says list of 'red' banned countries to be canceled at midnight Thursday, predicts daily infections will top 30,000 within three days

Health Minister Horowitz stresses transgender people will be included in regulation change in wake of last year's High Court ruling; rights groups welcome 'historic day'