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Israel has already banned the entry of foreigners to try to stem COVID-19 infection rates and imposed 3-7 day self-isolation orders for Israelis returning from abroad.

Naftali Bennett calls on parents to vaccinate their children as 20 Israelis test positive for Omicron over the weekend. Health Ministry advances restrictions, including adding all of Europe onto the government's no-fly list.

Israel extends travel restrictions, including entry ban on all foreign nationals, for a further ten days in a bid to stop further cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant entering the country.

Naftali Bennett instructs health officials to look into the possibility. Britain announces tighter restrictions to stem the spread of Omicron variant. US reaches milestone of 200 million vaccinated amid spike in cases.

Research by Clalit Health Services includes 843,208 members over the age of 50. "These findings provide research-based data for the public who are still undecided about getting the third vaccine," Dr. Doron Netzer says.

Vaccine maker says two doses of their vaccine resulted in significantly lower neutralizing antibodies but a third dose boosted those antibodies by a factor of 25.

WHO study finds Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine 40 times less effective at protecting people from infection with Omicron variant than original form of coronavirus disease.

In the most sweeping vaccine mandate of any US state or big city, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announces all private employers in the Big Apple will need to require their workers get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Infectious disease expert issues dire prediction as new coronavirus strain continues to spread globally. COVID morbidity in Israel remains low with 521 cases, 21 Israelis test positive for Omicron.

Healthcare authorities worry that non-compliance could lead to an outbreak of the Omicron variant.