Health Ministry says tally of seriously ill has also increased for the first time since the recent virus surge, with 5 people hospitalized on Wednesday alone; Bennett says the deadline to receive first vaccine dose is July 9 as jabs are set to expire

Prof. Ran Balicer tells Ynet that if the return of the indoor mask mandate and tightening of borders don't reduce infection rates in one week, health experts will recommend government imposes further restrictions

Top defenseman becomes second only in league history to be awarded Norris Trophy in his first two professional seasons, says it is 'nice to represent the community'