Health Ministry says virus' basic reproduction number continues to climb and now stands at 1.39; Tel Aviv sees 68% rise in active cases in a week, with Tiberias experiencing the most alarming increase with 176%

Senior psychologist says recurring lockdowns, excessive social media use and lack of in-person contact all contributed to poor body image and consequent disorders among a growing number of youths

Israel-based RedC Biotech awarded $500,000 for developing method of producing units of blood from human stem cells in a bid to solve the constant blood shortage problem around the world