Comedian found unresponsive in Florida hotel while on 'I Don't Do Negative Comedy Tour' tour; police says no signs of foul play or drug use suspected; described as 'hilarious' and 'best human being,' by friends and colleagues

Prof. Nachman Ash says people who receive negative result after at-home test must still remain in isolation if they have symptoms; adds option to allow medical staff to work even if infected meant to ease burden on hospitals

Health Ministry says January has so far seen 253 virus patients in serious condition, compared to 161 in December; 79.3% of Israelis live in cities classified as 'red' as contagion rate reaches 12.31%

Dr. Alroy-Preis recommends swabbing throat along with nose during antigen testing, which she says is considered less 'sensitive' than PCR in detecting virus; recommendation goes against advice of FDA, which urges following manufacturer's instructions

Coronavirus czar defends new testing policy, saying that no country dealing with Omicron can answer for infection influx, adds Israel must bear through 3-5 more weeks

Board votes against expanding label for second vaccine booster shot — which is administered to over 60s and at-risk groups — to include larger portions of the population