Coronavirus

Trump's surprising answer to the coronavirus question

Journalist asked Trump whether his attitude towards the virus "got people sick". He replied: "A lot of people love Trump. I won".

Dutch-Muslim politician tweets Jewish yellow star

On eve of Holocaust Memorial Day, Dutch-Muslim politician tweets picture of yellow star to protest plans to monitor coronavirus carriers.

Third CNN anchor tests positive for coronavirus

Richard Quest announces he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Georgia to reopen some businesses

Gyms, hair and nail salons and bowling alleys will be allowed to open on Friday. Theaters and restaurants can open as of Monday.

Watch: Daily White House coronavirus press briefing

Members of the coronavirus task force hold a press briefing at the White House.

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 179

Two coronavirus carriers pass away at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.

Leaders of Argentina’s kosher food industry succumb to COVID-19

Father of eight, Gabriel Yabra dies of COVID-19 at private medical center in Buenos Aires; two weeks later, father Roberto also succumbs.

NY Celebrate Israel parade is called off

Annual parade in support of Israel in Manhattan cancelled as New York City bans public events through June.

Orthodox Union mourns loss of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy to COVID-19

Rabbi Levy served as President of OK Kosher Certification for past thirty-three years.

Health Minister recovers from coronavirus

Minister Litzman to return to full work routine tomorrow after multiple tests confirm he has recovered from coronavirus infection.

NY Gov: We have passed the coronavirus plateau

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo holds press briefing on coronavirus efforts, says deaths from the disease have dropped.

CNN claims coronavirus spurring vaxx-believer increase

But vaccine skeptics say 'many vaxx-believers changing minds because of coronavirus.'

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Western Wall Plaza subdivided to accommodate many prayer groups

Three prayers daily held at Western Wall plaza according to new instructions separating minyanim to maintain distance between worshipers.

Reporters to Netanyahu: Let us ask questions

Leaders of TV channels, news organizations demand PM allow questions during his public statements on coronavirus crisis.

Watch: Police disperse crowd in Bnei Brak synagogue

Police remove worshipers from Bnei Brak synagogue amid derogatory cries.

Coronavirus patient regains consciousness after 29 days

45-year-old man wakes up after about a month unconscious and in serious condition with coronavirus.

Turkey leads Middle East in coronavirus cases

Turkey surpasses Iran as the country hardest hit by the coronavirus in the Middle East.

Written driving tests to restart Wednesday

Transportation Ministry reopens testing sites in accordance with Health Ministry coronavirus guidelines.

'Coronavirus outbreak has destroyed the rights of the dying'

Patients dying in hospitals are unable to be with their loved ones during their final moments, laments sociologist Eva Illouz

Artists offer live interactive shows to kids with disabilities

New JCT initiative brings musicians and artists into the homes of children with disabilities during the COVID-19 crisis.

'Pour money into the tourism industry'

Tourism Min. Levin urges funding to help hotel industry, tourism, survive, says sector needs to reopen gradually, but soon.

The Aliya Apocalypse is coming

'Quick return to routine causes quick return of outbreak'

Prof. Itamar Grotto warns: Places where restrictions were eased too quickly saw the virus return quickly. 'Virus is acting very strangely'

United Hatzalah chief to return to Israel

Eli Beer, United Hatzalah's president and founder, has made a full recovery and will land in Israel on Tuesday.

Coronavirus death toll in Israel rises to 173

Number of coronavirus fatalities in Israel over last 24 hours falls to just two, despite increase in number of patients on respirators.

Distance learning for haredi students?

Distance learning for haredi students often means conference calls, but these are riddled with problems.

Pandemic forces first-ever digital Holocaust Remembrance Day

Survivors say no comparison between coronavirus lockdown and Holocaust, 'indecent' to compare the eras.

Hamas: Israel is responsible for Gaza

Senior Hamas official: All options are on the table to force Israel to help us fight coronavirus.

'There is reason for optimism, we will proceed with caution'

Head of Health Ministry's epidemic unit: Regular routine will resume in a few months, but we will still have to watch our hygiene.

UK government: Johnson is absolutely on top of things

British government responds to criticism that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was "missing in action" in early stages of coronavirus pandemic.

PA claims: Most coronavirus cases are of workers in Israel

PA cabinet leader claims 79 percent of coronavirus cases are of Palestinians who worked in Israel and people who came in contact with them.

Watch: Ben Gurion Airport looking like a ghost town

Sraya Lotan from the Israel Airports Authority filmed the deserted airport amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump: I'm willing to help Iran if they ask

US President says he’d be willing to provide Iran with coronavirus aid “if they ask for it.”

Three arrested outside Chabad headquarters

Chabad-Lubavitch spokesman says three men arrested on Thursday were part of unsanctioned group and didn't have permission to be there.

Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Noach Dear dies from coronavirus

66-year-old Justice Noach Dear remembered as a "good man and a friend to all".

From Argentina to Israel: Rescue flight takes off

Upon their arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, the returnees will be required to stay at "coronavirus hotel" for two weeks.

Number of serious coronavirus cases declines

13,497 coronavirus cases in Israel, 3,754 have recovered; 146 in serious condition, 109 are on respirators. Death toll stands at 172.

Education Minister: 'School in July, vacation in August'

Minister of Education Rafi Peretz said teachers couldn't be the only ones going on vacation while everyone else kept working.

94-year-old woman recovers from coronavirus

Elderly woman released home from Shaarei Tzedek Hospital after recovering from COVID-19.

Falafel stand owner breaks down in middle of interview

A Falafel stand owner broke down during an on-air interview as businesses in Israel crumble due to gov't restrictions.

EU provides financial aid for 'vulnerable population' groups

The total amount of EU aid is €20,000. Tel Aviv is matching donations, so recipients will be getting twice the amount provided by the EU.

Bus lines to increase, but no trains will run

Maximum of 20 passengers to be allowed on buses

Israeli companies on verge of device for instant virus tracking

Israeli companies are about to begin experimenting on device that would allow COVID-19 carriers to be tracked in under a minute of time.

Chief Rabbi: Better to pray alone than without precautions

Rabbi David Lau warns all who pray in a minyan must obey Health Ministry instructions to the letter or be guilty of endangering lives.

Worshipers return to Western Wall - in limited format

Prayer at Kotel limited at this stage to Old City residents who live up to 500 meters away.

Soldiers released for vacation

Thousands of soldiers released for first vacation since onset of Corona Crisis in Israel.

Worldwide coronavirus death toll tops 160,000

More than 2.3 million people have been infected by coronavirus, with over 161,000 confirmed deaths since outbreak began.

Coronavirus death rate slows in Spain with 410 dead overnight

Number of new coronavirus deaths in Spain drops by 27% Sunday, with total death toll reaching 20,453.

Jerusalem: 29-year-old dies from coronavirus

Woman suffering from terminal illness becomes the youngest person in Israel to die of the coronavirus at just 29 years of age.

Watch: Small businesses protest at Knesset

Small business owners demonstrate in front of Knesset over scant aid received amid Corona Crisis.

Reaffirming Jewish values in face of coronavirus

Jewish community seeks to reaffirm Jewish values in face of coronavirus

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These are the communities with highest rate of corona infection

Health Ministry reveals communities of over 5,000 with highest rates of COVID-19 infection in Israel. Bnei Brak, Deir al-Asad top the list.

Coronavirus death toll in Israel rises to 171

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Israel hits 13,362, while number of fatalities rises to 171.

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Israeli cabinet votes to ease restrictions on economy

Cabinet votes to double the number of Israelis allowed to work during coronavirus epidemic, loosen restrictions on prayer groups.

Trump: Apply same social distancing rules to Ramadan

'They go after churches, but not mosques,' says Trump, calling for equal application of social distancing rules to Christians and Muslims.

Turkey surpasses Iran in number of coronavirus cases

Turkey's coronavirus cases surge to 82,329. The death toll surpasses 1,890.

'Israel endangering Palestinian workers'

Palestinian organization claims that Israel is endangering the lives of Palestinian Arab workers and spreading coronavirus among them.

'We've been storing food in anticipation of a pandemic'

Melinda Gates reveals she and her husband have been storing food for years in anticipation of a pandemic or other disaster.

PA: Number of coronavirus cases rises to 313

Six new cases of coronavirus have been diagnosed in the Palestinian Authority in the last day.