Over 71,000 new COVID cases diagnosed as shortened isolation period goes into effect in Israel and officials consider exempting students from quarantine
Prof. Nachman Ash says he believes real daily tally could be as high as 200,000, as Health Ministry's reporting system down for the third day running; severe cases up to 526
U.S. public health agency lists Israel at very high risk due to Omicron spread and record number of daily COVID cases; advises vaccinated and unvaccinated alike to avoid Jewish state alongside Gaza and West Bank