Plan will reduce use of pod system, enabling students to attend more classes in person and easing strains on teaching staff and classroom space

After Pfizer-BioNTech says shots 100% effective for those aged 12-15, Health Ministry signals eagerness to vaccinate preteens and teens, as top official counsels patience

Gantz calls off meeting, citing Netanyahu's 'refusal' to approve permanent justice minister; Likud and Health Ministry: If funds not approved, manufacturers may junk contracts

Positive tests rates reach lowest level since last April; only 470 new patients diagnosed Wednesday

Coronavirus cabinet approves increasing capacity at sporting, cultural venues; also expected to set rules on gatherings over Passover, Ramadan

Virus transmission rate lowest since October, as 4 million fully vaccinated; health minister urges roughly 1 million eligible citizens who haven't been inoculated to get the shot

Health official urges all pregnant women to get vaccinated after double tragedy; overall coronavirus figures continue to decline, with just 602 people in serious condition

Program to begin March 21, allowing unvaccinated to participate in Green Pass activities; COVID czar says no extra restrictions over Passover; nightclubs to reopen

Limit on just 3,000 entries a day maintained, however; as infection rates continue to fall, Edelstein sees no need for Passover restrictions; Gallant calls for all schools to open

Out of over 3.3 million two-shot recipients studied, only 907 get sick, and fewer than 1% test positive