Health experts say unclear if spike in new cases indicates start of a new infection wave or remains left from previous wave; add removal of most health curbs will lead to more contagion
Infectious disease expert Prof. Galia Rahav says people infected by COVID can still spread disease 5 days after exposure; Prof. Doron Gazit, who advises cabinet, says infections will increase by 30% if quarantine days cut
Gym owners worry vaccinated people will stay away if unvaccinated are able to enter, with one saying she believes she will suffer financially from the decision; health experts express opposition, cautioning government pandemic is not over