Positive test rates among ultra-Orthodox down nearly half, but still double the national average; health officials warn it is still too early to resume education in Haredi areas

Low number of tests - 13,387 - administered, with 7.3% of them positive; Knesset virus panel head says restrictions that have 'no epidemiological logic' should be lifted right away

Initial stage of plan's total 8, as reported by Israeli TV, could start October 18, see preschools, many businesses reopen; 1-kilometer travel limit nixed; families allowed to meet

Ronni Gamzu says some cities may emerge from lockdown before others, criticizes public figures who have violated restrictions; cop dies after contact with sick people on the job

Prof. Ronni Gamzu also concedes problems with politicians at home, saying minister apparently lied to investigators after violating closure, some virus lockdown decisions political

25% of tests in Haredi towns returning positive, compared to 7.4% countrywide; virus czar says easing of lockdown could begin as early as end of next week

Coronavirus czar cites 'disturbing' increase in number of diagnosed over age 60 within community, says he will stay on in role if health minister asks him to

Health minister refuses to be drawn on possible replacements to lead anti-pandemic efforts, with reports indicating incumbent will quit after clashes with Netanyahu

PM proposes to further tighten closure, drawing rebuke from Gantz; orders hospitals to prepare to treat 5,000 seriously ill patients

COVID-19 czar encourages cabinet to launch PR campaign among Haredi and Arab publics; finance minister backs relaxing rules on private sector