Health Minister Edelstein took part in a debate at the Knesset Health Committee and commented In rumors surrounding coronavirus vaccines."We'll be fighting Fake News in the coming months - that will be the main task. I see all kinds of people, including in this forum, spreading Fake News, calling In the public to avoid getting vaccinated. These individuals lack a sense of responsibility and have no conscience."

Edelstein promises: "We'll monitor everyone who gets the vaccine to make sure they're okay."

Deputy Health Minister MK Yoav Kish told Galei Tzahal that additional Corona restrictions could not be avoided due to increasing morbidity in the country."There is a clear increase in infections - 2,862 new cases were diagnosed yesterday. We will not be able to avoid further measures. The trend is clear and national restrictions are going to be tightened..."

All retail to shut, schools to remain open in green & yellow areas.

Nir Wagner, chief of the Tamar Regional Council, speaks with i24NEWS about the reopening of Eilat and the Dead Sea to tourism.

The United States In Tuesday authorized its first rapid at-home test for COVID-19, AFP reports.The test, made by California-based Ellume, is available over-the-counter and produces a result in around 20 minutes.

Jim Acosta fires back at Kayleigh McEnany after she criticizes media over coverage of Swalwell, Biden stories.

Germany reported that over the past day, 27,728 new coronavirus cases have been reported. The total number of virus patients in the country now stands at 1,379,238.952 individuals died of virus-related symptoms over the past day. The total number of individuals to succumb to the virus nationwide is currently 23,427.