HMOs

Israel's plan:

Treat COVID-19 like the flu as of February

COVID-19 czar meets heads of HMOs, gives them schedule for closing the testing facilities and ending the isolation requirements.

Symptoms of fifth wave:

Colds, sore throats and headaches

HMOs say the symptoms that characterize fifth COVID wave are different from those of previous waves.

Health Ministry orders HMOs to use less PCR tests

Ministry directs health funds to prioritize elderly, at-risk populations for PCR tests or face fines.