Dozens of countries record all-time high infection numbers, just six weeks after new variant appeared; Austria's leader tests positive; US Supreme Court weighs vaccine mandates

Despite Olaf Scholz's backing of measure, his coalition partner says 'protecting human health and life is highly desirable. But our greatest asset... is and remains our freedom'

'Pediatric hospitalizations are at their highest rate compared to any prior point in the pandemic,' says CDC chief, but notes they are still lower than other age groups

As case count continues to hit highs, under-60s and fully vaccinated now told to take less accurate antigen tests; serious cases climb to 143, but transmission rate ebbs slightly

Health and education ministries agree to scrap 'traffic light' plan that quarantined classes based on vaccination rates, starting Sunday; decision pending committee approval

Health organization says 9.5 million confirmed infections is the highest tally since pandemic began, warns Omicron wave is a 'tsunami' overwhelming health systems

Cabinet votes unanimously to impose the requirement amid record Omicron infections; not clear what penalty, if any, refusers might face

Condition of children with complex preexisting conditions worsened after they contracted virus; head of Soroka Medical Center pediatric unit urges all parents to vaccinate children

Health Ministry announces 3,200 staffers will test kids and teachers, but in letter to school district superintendents, education minister says move wasn't coordinated

PM has warned Israel could see 50,000 daily cases at peak of wave driven by Omicron variant; transmission rate nears 2, signaling major outbreak