Coronavirus

Ramat Gan erects fence to keep Bnei Brak residents out

Dep. Bnei Brak mayor urges mutual responsibility and solidarity, attorney notes high infection rate among Ramat Gan residents.

Number of haredim connected to internet rises

Internet providers report significant rises in number of haredim using their services.

'People are human - that's why we have crisis planning'

Former chief medical officer praises Health Ministry but says it's time they stepped aside.

Woman with coronavirus gives birth in northern Israel

Mother tests positive for coronavirus during birth, is separated from her baby to avoid infection.

A message from space on staying healthy during lockdown

Astronaut Jessica Meir offers advice on isolation from the International Space Station.

51st Israeli dies of coronavirus

Number of coronavirus fatalities rises to 51, while the number of infections rose to 8,611.

Chinese doctor: Ending lockdown not dependent on mass testing

Recovered coronavirus patients may still be contagious, and China is not over the outbreak yet, senior Chinese doctor says.

Yad Sarah brings the breath of life to people across the country

Yad Sarah is launching a special campaign to raise money for ventilators and oxygenators.

Health Min.: Complete lockdown on first night of Passover

'Tough enforcement so each person sits down to the traditional seder meal only with his own family,' Prof. Itamar Grotto says.

Coronavirus tests could be just 50% accurate, experts warn

Many countries are relying on testing to get people back to work; research shows high rate of false-negatives makes testing unreliable.

PA's coronavirus cases rise to 234

PA confirms 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 234.

Litzman advisor: He did not violate the guidelines

Health Minister Yaakov Litzman's personal aide denies reports that Litzman prayed in a synagogue in violation of guidelines.

Iran to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions

Iranian President announces the restrictions imposed on the public would be eased gradually in the coming weeks.

'We're struggling to get coronavirus under control'

Dr. Anthony Fauci says it would be “a false statement” to say the government has the coronavirus pandemic under control.

Maryland Governor orders nursing homes to fight coronavirus

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issues executive order directing nursing homes to adopt procedures to fight spread of coronavirus.

Libya's former interim PM dies from coronavirus

Mahmoud Jibril, former head of rebel government that overthrew Muammar Qaddafi in 2011, dies in Cairo after contracting COVID-19.

Pre-Passover special: A rose amidst COVID-19 thorns

Why the upcoming Passover night really will be different than all others, given the social distancing.

Trump: We see light at the end of the tunnel

Trump expresses hope that US seeing a “leveling-off” of coronavirus crisis following slight drop in fatalities.

Committee to declare 'restricted area' in Judea and Samaria

Cabinet authorizes ministerial committee to approve the declaration of a "restricted area" by the military commander in Judea and Samaria.

New York: Tiger tests positive for coronavirus

Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for new coronavirus. It is believed the tiger was infected by a zoo employee.

Partial closure to be announced in additional cities

Government to declare "restricted area" in neighborhoods in Jerusalem, communities in Judea and Samaria, and several cities.

British PM admitted to hospital

British PM Boris Johnson admitted to hospital as precautionary step, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus.

Arab officials voice 'deep regret' for rock terror in Jaffa

Arab officials apologized to the Fire Commissioner for rock attack last Thursday in which 2 firefighters sustained minor injuries.

8430 virus cases, 139 in serious condition

The death toll now stands at 49. 546 have recovered and been discharged. Gov't to discuss extending traffic restrictions.

Watch: Queen Elizabeth delivers speech on coronavirus

In a rare address, Queen Elizabeth II will speak to the public about the novel coronavirus and Britain's response.

A heartbroken President

Calling all Jews: It is a time for understanding, not finger pointing

Reason for hope? Significant decline in infection rate

Continued adherence to new quarantine regulations may provide a ray of hope after the Passover holiday.

Deri: Curfew on Seder night

Interior Minister says Israelis will not be allowed to leave their homes on the first night of Passover.

Gafni: No coalition if lockdown imposed on haredi neighborhoods

"We will not be partners of anyone who imposes lockdown on haredi sector. This is a red line for us," Chairman, United Torah Judaism (UTJ).

Coronavirus patient arrested on bus to Jerusalem

Patient arrested on suspicion of maliciously spreading coronavirus to fellow passengers on bus. Driver also detained.

ANALYSIS: Iran lying to get sanctions relief

The only reason Iran is conducting an anti-sanctions campaign is to divert domestic attention from its mishandling of the coronavirus crisis

Number of coronavirus cases rises to 8,258

127 coronavirus patients in serious condition. 477 have recovered.

Large airlift from China to Israel to fight coronavirus

11 aircraft airlift will deliver millions of items of essential equipment from China to Israel: masks, protective gear, ventilators & more

98-year-old woman dies of coronavirus

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 48 as total number of infections rises to 8,018.

Netanyahu condemns incitement against haredim

PM: haredi community is following Health Ministry guidelines, coronavirus does not differentiate between secular and religious.

US to face 'hardest and saddest' two weeks

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams says America facing 'our Pearl Harbor, our 9/11 moment.'

How Jewish sages 'predicted the coronavirus'

A modern-day educator says Jewish sources dating back almost a thousand years provided medical advice for dealing with the coronavirus.

'IDF soldiers come to Bnei Brak with big hearts'

Defense Minister Bennett says haredi community not to blame for higher rates of coronavirus infection.

Watch: Virtual conference: Diaspora in wake of coronavirus

Join the virtual meeting spanning communities, countries, and continents to discuss the coronavirus and its challenges for Jewish diaspora

Appeal: Allow prayer services just like demonstrations

Petition filed against High Court decision against prayer services in light of the coronavirus.

Despite corona restrictions, stone-throwing attacks continue

Stone-throwing terrorists violate lockdown orders and continue to hit Jewish vehicles on Route 446. "Travelers are relying on miracles."

Health Ministry: Economy will not reopen after Passover

Deputy Director-General of the Health Ministry briefs Knesset on coronavirus crisis, heated argument breaks out over number of tests.

Coronavirus victims in NY: Senior Rabbinic leaders

Rabbi Yisroel Yechezkel Plutchok founded the Yeshiva with his late brother in 1974

Hamas leader: If Gazans die, Israelis will be unable to breathe

Yahya Sinwar accuses DM Bennett of 'Merchant of Venice mentality,' says COVID-19 is punishment for US declaring J'lem Israel's capital.

Watch: IDF soldiers assist Bnei Brak residents

Soldiers distribute food parcels to Bnei Brak residents, closed off at home due to coronavirus, ahead of Pesach holiday.

Rivlin: No false accusations against any particular group

Ahead of Pesach, president sells chametz with J'lem Sephardi chief rabbi, condemns remarks against haredi community regarding coronavirus.

'Afraid the angel of death will knock on the window'

40 Jews from haredi neighborhoods in NY pass away over past 2 days amid coronavirus outbreak.

Israeli Defense Ministry manufactures 63 more ventilators

"The State of Israel is developing independent capabilities in its fight against COVID-19", DM Bennett says.

Holocaust survivor: Hold your head high, we live in our land

Yanki Neihoz, pained at the closure of synagogues, recalls synagogues abandoned during the Holocaust and brings a message of encouragement.

The pandemic brings us closer to the Judeo-Christian culture of life

UN environmental chief: 'Nature sending a message' in COVID-19

“Our continued erosion of wild spaces has brought us uncomfortably close to animals and plants that harbor diseases," she explained.

More than 1.5 million sign petition for 'global ceasfire'

Letter by UN Secretary General António Guterres has gone viral. Online petition calls to "Silence guns; stop artillery; end airstrikes"

Bennett: Without more testing, the crisis will continue

DM Bennett: If testing system does not significantly increase, it won't be possible to escape the economic crisis even after Passover.

Death toll in Israel from coronavirus rises to 47

An 84-year-old woman dies from coronavirus at Soroka Hospital, 63- year-old man dies at Hadassah, 61-year-old at Wolfson.

Gazans ordered to wear masks and stay at home

Gaza authorities instruct residents to wear masks and instruct them to stay at home in order to curb coronavirus.

PA: Don't go to the 'settlements'

PA cabinet leader calls on the public to avoid visiting Israeli "settlements" to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

MDA evacuates more than 250 coronavirus carriers

More than 250 coronavirus carriers evacuated to hospitals and hotels. More drive thru testing centers to be set up on Sunday.

US: At least 1,224 new deaths from coronavirus

At least 1,224 deaths from coronavirus reported in the US on Saturday.

Trump denounces ousted Navy Captain

Trump says he agrees with Navy's decision to dismiss commander who asserted the US wasn't doing enough to halt coronavirus outbreak.