Salman Zarka explains he wants children aged 5-11 to get vaccinated for a Green Pass, instead of relying on the tests; top health official says shots to be given at schools

Vaccine for young children still requires approval from FDA itself, as well as the CDC; experts believe vaccine’s benefits age group outweigh any potential risks

If US regulator okays vaccines for younger children, Israel is widely expected to follow suit with its own approval process; health officials say shots could start within weeks

‘We’re not finishing the job,’ laments Prof. Eran Segal; Israel has 650,000 eligible for coronavirus vaccine shots who haven't received any, and 1.1 million resisting boosters

Virus czar: Israeli kids to start getting inoculated after US counterparts, parents must 'protect their children'; Health chief Ash: Government go-ahead may come 'in several weeks'

Bennett declares victory over fourth wave, while coronavirus czar cautions: 'We're still far from normal'

Salman Zarka says he is still optimistic, as 734 new cases are recorded Saturday; reports say ministers to approve removal of some remaining virus rules anyway

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

Health Ministry director says the 'decline is clear'; national virus czar predicts an easing of restrictions in light of 'significant improvement'

Virus czar says soccer matches and other major events not suitable given number of seriously ill patients in hospitals; Health Ministry chief warns ECMO teams at their limits