Health minister, PM announce that asymptomatic cases can end isolation on fifth day with negative antigen tests; those displaying symptoms must continue for full 10 days

Horowitz orders ministry officials to move forward with further shortening of isolation period, days after it was slashed to a week

Data shows that though new case numbers are breaking records, serious illness and deaths still lower than rates in past waves; over 400,000 tests carried out, nearly 12% positive

Poll shows negative view of government handling of Omicron; minister says 'public isn't with us'; ailing restaurateurs fume as Liberman says 'all businesses in excellent shape'

Women seeking to terminate a pregnancy must justify themselves before an impersonal panel, a step reformers want to abolish. After decades, the Health Ministry is now on their side

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'

Nitzan Horowitz says the situation is under control and 'spreading fear' is unhelpful, insists no plans for lockdowns or similar measures, but 'our finger is always on the trigger'

Salman Zarka warns the Delta variant still putting people in hospital; admits less-than-robust restrictions won't help, so no need for them

HMOs start administering fourth shots to immunocompromised people; long waits reported at testing sites throughout the country as Omicron spreads

Outdoor gatherings of 100 or more to require Green Pass and mask mandate reimplemented for events with 50 or more people, as Omicron pushes case tally above 4,000 for second day