Jewish state among 22 countries newly added to CDC's 'high risk' category, taking total up to around 100

Finance minister calls for end to Green Pass; Health Ministry to continue administering 4th vaccine dose, despite new evidence that it is not very effective against Omicron

Ghebreyesus says despite Omicron's relative mildness, 'no country is out of the woods yet'

Research dashes hopes that new boosters will deliver Omicron-proof protection, but they may still help the elderly and at-risk by reducing chances of serous illness

Expert at Sheba Medical Center says jab raises COVID antibody levels, but there are ‘still a lot of infections’ among those who received it

Delegation reportedly part of US effort to warm relations between the countries; Foreign Ministry won't confirm visit but says 'believes in international cooperation' against virus

One healthcare provider says it believes 10 died after refusing Regeneron's treatment; medication offered at no cost to patients since September, with priority to the unvaccinated

Education Ministry says 40% of classes have at least one confirmed COVID-19 case; Health Ministry chief says exploring possibility of shortening isolation for medical staff

Unvaccinated Serbian 'disappointed' by ruling, but will leave Australia after federal court unanimously upholds immigration minister's right to cancel his visa ahead of Open

Shipment of 1.1 million COVID-19 doses to Rwanda crosses milestone for program, as WHO says it 'is only a reminder of the work that remains' in global vaccine equity