For the first time since July, less than 1,000 Israelis test positive for COVID on Thursday; 311 people are in serious condition. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention clears booster shots of Moderna's and Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccines.
Under the plan, which is pending official cabinet approval, tourists to be allowed entry if they have been fully vaccinated and must remain in bubbles throughout their stay.
PM Bennett orders experts to increase genetic testing of virus samples following discovery of Delta sub-variant in Israel. FDA approves mixing of coronavirus vaccines.
Israeli study finds third COVID vaccine boosts antibody levels 50-fold. Over 8,000 Israelis have now died from the virus since outbreak of the pandemic.
In an attempt to ease burden on hospitals, IDF purchases kits from TytoCare that offer AI-powered remote medical exams and monitoring. As Israel's COVID death toll surpasses 8,000, percentage of positive tests the lowest since July.
Reproduction rate has increased 13% over the last month and now stands at 0.79. With 1,199 cases confirmed Sunday, Israel's infection rate now 1.45%.
Health Ministry: Seventy-two percent of seriously ill unvaccinated. After 262 total days in lockdown, Melbourne, Australia set to lift stay-at-home orders this week.
Percentage of positive tests drops to 1.48, the lowest since mid-July. "Day by day we are overcoming the Delta wave," says PM Naftali Bennett, crediting government policy for "precise, smart and flexible management allowing life alongside the coronavirus."
Red Cross: At 99%, tiny island nation of Palau has world's highest vaccination rate. Experts fear women in Africa may be the least vaccinated population globally.
Some 76% of COVID patients listed in serious or critical condition are unvaccinated. Meanwhile, virus reproduction rate was up slightly to 0.74.