Prof. Nachman Ash says he believes real daily tally could be as high as 200,000, as Health Ministry's reporting system down for the third day running; severe cases up to 526

U.S. public health agency lists Israel at very high risk due to Omicron spread and record number of daily COVID cases; advises vaccinated and unvaccinated alike to avoid Jewish state alongside Gaza and West Bank

Health Ministry says 72,120 new infections were diagnosed on Tuesday; 533 patients are in severe condition, an increase of 35 from a day earlier; 46,204 schoolchildren are currently classified as active patients

Nitzan Horowitz says though removal of mandate currently 'not on agenda,' but his ministry will review and adjust it according to developments of Omicron-driven infection wave; 'Reality of this pandemic changes constantly,' he says