Death toll rises to 858; second cabinet member, Gadi Yevarkan, tests positive for COVID-19

Ronni Gamzu also reiterates opposition to Hasidic pilgrimage to Ukrainian city, indicates he may resign if government doesn't heed his advice

Netanyahu denies decision was made at his request, as Kyiv claims; coronavirus czar threatens to leave post over row with Haredi leaders pushing for green light for trips

411 in serious condition, 200 in moderate condition; ministerial meeting said to again be delayed as disagreements continue over synagogue regulations, Uman pilgrimage

Health Ministry reports 720 fresh infections, 398 serious cases; UTJ head Litzman says virus czar should quit for opposing Ukraine pilgrimage

Gamzu calls on Civil Aviation Authority to stop 'madness' of flights, says Israel at risk of lockdown if followers make Rosh Hashanah trip to 18th-century rabbi's Ukrainian grave

While fewer will be allowed to make Rosh Hashanah trip to grave of 18th-century rabbi, Ronni Gamzu says thousands given entry will be putting both countries at risk

Contrary to previous reports, travel to grave of 18th-century Rabbi Nachman of Batslav will be allowed despite virus, but under restrictions and social distancing rules

Fearing serious COVID-19 outbreak from returning pilgrims, officials oppose letting thousands make holiday visits to burial place of Rabbi Nachman in Uman

Visitors will have to wear face masks in crowded places and refrain from gatherings of more than 30 people