Testing rates ramp up as deputy health minister says Hanukkah curfew still on the table

Sharon Alroy-Preis says rising coronavirus infections expected to climb further with easing of restrictions; Health Ministry chief pushes back, says situation not yet urgent

Ofir Akunis said to feel well as he isolates at home; 522 new cases identified and 322 patients in serious condition day after stores reopen

Head of public health says there is a still a 'long way to go,' as daily cases must come down to below 500; Health minister cautions situation could get out of control

Netanyahu says new restrictions if infection rates rise; health officials want students in small groups from 1st grade upwards; Katz asks for small businesses to open from Sunday

Meeting briefly delayed after reports say PM unhappy with infection numbers; no decision to be made on reopening preschools, small businesses until Thursday

Serological tests show lower infection rates in children 9 and younger, so reopening classrooms up to 4th grade may be safe, Health Ministry's deputy director tells lawmakers

Sharon Alroy-Preis details Health Ministry plan for easing lockdown, says there are 'initial signs of control over the outbreak,' but ‘we still don’t think we’ve reached the goal'

Yoel Razvozov says officials are causing panic by including in toll many who died of other causes; senior Health Ministry official rejects accusation

Gamzu says government will take more action over weddings; Netivot, Ashdod, Beit Shemesh, Rahat could be designated 'red' areas as infections rise