Policy going into effect on Thursday put in place due to suspicion variant may stay contagious for longer, Health Ministry says

Miss France Clemence Botino allowed to take part in the contest in Eilat this weekend after being pronounced virus-free

PM, health officials agree to impose NIS 2,500 penalty on returning Israelis who aren't tested an additional time under tightened quarantine rules aimed at curbing Omicron spread

Those who are vaccinated or have recovered from coronavirus will no longer need to isolate along with their children under the age of 12

Salman Zarka warns against too rapid lifting of health rules, hopes eased quarantine plans for school students will also be applied to kindergartens

Education Ministry says not prepared logistically, many parents don't have antigen test kits; nationwide plan to be rolled out gradually in coming days, but rules still unclear

Education Ministry has reportedly yet to decide where to begin implementing new quarantine exemption, which is set to take effect in days, due to apparent shortage of rapid tests

System initially meant to aid enforcement of stay-at-home orders for those returning from abroad; Knesset panel head says need to avoid more drastic measures trump privacy concerns

Authorities will be able to track location, hold video calls with people required to isolate; any who opt out will be subject to other measures, including quarantine hotels

Health authorities have launched a concentrated vaccination effort in the city, focusing on service providers and health professionals, in preparation for the pilgrimage