Nation's largest testing lab publishes research showing older group's viral load fell compared to younger cohort once most Israelis 60+ had received Pfizer-BioNTech shot

Data from HMOs carrying out world's fastest vaccination campaign shows vaccine protects against severe illness; not clear, however, whether 'epidemiological barrier' formed

Vaccination rate highest among 70- to 79-year-olds, with 92% having received 1st dose, even as Israel struggles to contain third wave of the virus

Agency says no reason to believe there are risks that would outweigh the benefits of vaccination for pregnant women; Israel already recommends inoculation in 2nd, 3rd trimesters

Vaccines have not been approved for children under 16, but government's top infectious disease expert says testing is currently underway

Johnson & Johnson's easy to administer, easy to store COVID shot likely to be 3rd vaccine to win US approval with 72% effectivity, dropping to 57% against more contagious mutuation

Calming worldwide fears of COVID-19 variants, inoculation firms 'prepared to respond' if adaptation required

Only 31 out of 163,000 fully vaccinated Maccabi members caught virus, indicating Pfizer shots living up to expectations; expert: Results 'well within expected standard deviation'

Pfizer CEO echoes Netanyahu, UK authorities in saying strains of coronavirus likely to remain around indefinitely

Decision still requires final approval, comes amid rising morbidity among Israelis under 16 years old