Health Ministry says tally of serious cases has gone up to 40, compared to 33 a day earlier; coronavirus cabinet to reconvene later in the day to mull reimposing some health restrictions after Tuesday's meeting was adjourned

Top researchers fear ministry's findings, which show sharp decline in coronavirus shot's efficacy against Delta variant, possibly superficial since study's raw data not published

Hili Tropper tells Ynet if some curbs are brought back it could be a fatal blow to many businesses who only recently reopened after months of lockdown; says if Green Pass is reinstated, it should be applied 'differently'

Prof. Eli Waxman, advisor to NSC on pandemic, says Israel could see up to 700 seriously ill as soon as next month and if measures are not taken now, later the government will have to enforce much more drastic steps to stop the spread