The European Union has approved the Novovax vaccine for use, the fifth jab so far, as nations in the region battle with surge in new cases.
The 27 nation bloc has so far already approved the Pfizer, Moderna, Astrazeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Israel has added the United States to its “no-fly” list, citing concerns over the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant.
Acting on health ministry recommendations, Israeli cabinet ministers voted on Monday to put the United States, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Morocco, Portugal, Canada, Switzerland and Turkey on the no-fly roster.
In Europe, Germany has ruled out a Christmas lockdown but warned a fifth COVID-19 wave could no longer be stopped amid the spread of Omicron.
