Magen David Adom raises alert, plans special training for staff and volunteers on dealing with pandemic.
Over 20,000 Israelis have been infected with swine flu, though the vast majority have been mild cases.
Most widespread cases reported in Nahariya, Netanya, Modi'in, Beit Shemesh and southern West Bank settlements.
Health Ministry: Over 20,000 Israelis hit by pandemic; ministry stops systematic testing in suspected cases.
Vaccine developers NasVax and BiondVax Pharmaceuticals drew a lot of investor attention as the swine flu virus continues to remain in the headlines.
Haemek Hospital in Afula has treated over 100 suspected patients infected with swine flu.
Hadassah head of pediatrics estimates disease will affect as many people as regular seasonal flu, but younger.
24-year-old woman died in a Nahariya hospital Saturday after suffering inflammation of lungs.
Earlier Thursday, a pregnant woman diagnosed with the virus gave birth by caesarian section.
The swine flu virus hurt earnings by 5 cents in the quarter and was expected to cut results by 27 cents per share for the year.
Health Ministry warns: More than 700,000 Israelis expected to contract virus; PM orders vaccine purchase.
Shimon Azran died Saturday in Eilat after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia symptoms.
Body of man, 34, sent for tests; Health Ministry: Infant feared to have died of swine flu didn't have virus.
Official: According to World Health Organization directives there is no need to test all suspected cases.