Sa'ar says new restrictions will hurt economy and lack sufficient ]basis; Health Ministry chief, interior minister insist Omicron variant must be stopped before it spreads

But new infections, serious cases, hospitalizations still low compared to the peak of the fourth wave in September

R-number, a key indicator of how many people each infected person passes COVID on to, nears one, but new infections, hospitalizations remain low

Health Ministry reportedly informs health management organizations doses will only arrive next Tuesday

Nachman Ash doesn't specify which countries might be put on the no-fly 'red' list, but media reports say Austria being scrutinized, and several others are also under consideration

After Israel approves kid-sized COVID-19 shots for children aged 5-11, Nachman Ash reassures parents that virus tests will continue to be free for that age group

Sharon Alroy-Preis had slammed a documentary criticizing government virus measures; plaintiff says he and 3 others retract case after judges recommend against proceeding further

Ministry director points finger at anti-vaccination activists; virus czar pans wider public's attitude toward officials fighting outbreak

Salman Zarka explains he wants children aged 5-11 to get vaccinated for a Green Pass, instead of relying on the tests; top health official says shots to be given at schools

Health Ministry director says arrivals who have received Sputnik V shots will need to take a serology test to confirm antibodies