Health Ministry says newly discovered AY.4.2. is 15% more contagious than primary Delta strain, but not more deadly; adds only six cases have been detected in Israel, and no signs of its spread has been observed

FDA experts say analysis shows vaccine 90.7% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID infections; benefits exceed the risks, such as heart inflammation, the most worrying side-effect for younger age groups

Expert panel overwhelmingly votes in favor of expanding eligibility, with companies saying their jabs showed 90.7% efficacy against coronavirus in clinical trial of children aged 5 to 11