As serious coronavirus cases pass 300, Prof. Ronni Gamzu, appointed to lead campaign against outbreak, shows reluctance for national lockdown

In post earlier this month, Ronni Gamzu called widespread closures a 'doomsday weapon,' said he prefers less-severe restrictions

Former health official gives up on position after failing to reach agreement with Netanyahu and Edelstein over division of power

Patients treated with chloroquine developed heart arrhythmia in one trial and migraines and vision loss in another

Moshe Bar Siman-Tov is first non-physician to hold position of nation's top public health official; in letter to country's leaders, medical staff say job requires a professional