Number of serious patients reaches 153, having more than doubled in a week, Health Ministry data shows

The immunocompromised, now receiving 3rd shots, are thought to be origin of new strains -- so the move to bolster their defense may also be helping wider society

Hebrew University study says increase in serious patients similar to last year, urges new restrictions; finds vaccine effectiveness in preventing serious illness down to 80%

Health Ministry data has shown that those who were first to receive the Pfizer COVID vaccine are more likely now to be infected, apparently due to diminishing effectiveness

Latest research ‘definitely’ reinforces argument for giving elderly boosters, says lab chief at Leumit

Local research claims Pfizer shot now only 41% effective against symptomatic COVID, while British stats have it at 88%

Nachman Ash says ministry has direct relationship with pharma companies, and booster decision should be left to experts; serious cases rise as cabinet set to meet on restrictions

US president says scientists reviewing inoculation for younger children, may approve it around beginning of school year

Ex-PM confirms phone calls, claims 3rd vaccine shot ‘is the only way to protect the population’ despite FDA saying it’s not yet needed

Report says protection against serious COVID-19 illness fell to 80%, or 50% for over-60s; government adviser, physician and health statistics expert all criticize research