Health Ministry says severe patients drop to 519 from 536 the previous day, strengthing data that claims booster shot leads to a decline in infections among the over 60s; infection rate rises to 6.07%, highest it has been in months

Weizmann Institute's Prof. Eran Segal tells Ynet third vaccine campaign for over 60s and 50s has proven itself; says he supports Bennett's proposal to implement Green Pass on public transport and backs reopening of schools in September