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

Justices rule that both the original closure of borders and the current limit of 3,000 daily returnees violate basic rights, especially before next week's election

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

Some places reporting 10-day waiting lists for a spot; credit card use jumps after eateries, cafes reopen

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Virus transmission rate drops further despite mutated strains and reopening of economy, spotlighting inoculation campaign's effectiveness

Proposal needs committee review and 2 more Knesset readings to become law; those refusing device would be isolated at state-run facility

Ash says that although 'nothing is certain,' the fall in transmission rate means a return to tight restrictions unlikely before holiday at the end of the month