Hezy Levy

'Approval to vaccinate children expected in early May'

'We won't lack for vaccines,' promises Health Min. Director General Prof. Hezi Levy.

Will Health Ministry Director-General resign after elections?

Officials close to Prof. Hezy Levy say he's planning to leave Health Ministry, return to Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon.

Health Ministry Chief:

'We still haven't ruled out imposing a 4th lockdown'

Top health official warns against rapid reopening of economy, says government may need to impose yet another lockdown.

Health Ministry: Lockdown may be longer than 2 weeks

Health Ministry Director-General Prof. Hezy Levy says ministry may seek to extend length of lockdown due to rising number of patients.

Health Ministry Director: We won't force people to take vaccine

Health Ministry Director Hezy Levy to reporters: 'We won't force people to take a vaccine; Israeli law doesn't allow for it.'

Health Ministry:

'We don't want to achieve herd immunity - it won't help'

Health Ministry Director-General says haredi community accounts for 34% of coronavirus infections in Israel, warns against public gatherings