Coronavirus

Trump: US heading into the toughest weeks

"We'll use every resource to end this war and open our country again", President Trump said during the coronavirus task force briefing.

Jerusalem mayor opposes closing off haredi neighborhoods

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion opposes plan to close off neighborhoods. 'Families with many children can't isolate those with coronavirus.'

Brooklyn landlord waives rent for hundreds as goodwill gesture

Brooklyn landlord decides to cancel rent for nearly 300 renters in his 18 apartment buildings in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Couple dies of coronavirus within a week of each other

Daughter of deceased couple says her father contracted coronavirus in a hospital.

These Jerusalem neighborhoods may be closed off

Prime Minister's office, Health Ministry, discuss plan to close off haredi and Arab neighborhoods due to high number of coronavirus cases.

A message from Beijing: How to keep yourself safe and healthy

Rabbi Shimon Freundlich of Chabad of Beijing offers tips on how to keep safe during pandemic, urges unity and thanking professionals.

Home Front Command: Don't kiss mezuzahs

New video shows why kissing mezuzahs, Torah scrolls, and other holy objects in a show of respect is dangerous during coronavirus pandemic.

Daily Show parody: Who said not to be afraid of the virus?

A Daily Show Parody mocks the response to coroanvirusnews by reporters and news anchors

Coronavirus death toll rises to 44

Number of coronavirus cases rises to 7,851, with 126 in serious condition.

Turkey announces curfew for those under age 20

Turkey announces new measures to stem spread of coronavirus.

CDC recommends Americans wear masks

Trump says government recommends that Americans wear masks outside as a voluntary measure.

France records deadliest day from coronavirus

French hospitals record 588 new fatalities from COVID-19, the highest death toll in 24 hours. Death toll now stands at 6,507.

PA confirms 22 new cases of coronavirus

Palestinian Authority now has a total of 193 cases of COVID-19.

White House to test anyone in close proximity to Trump and Pence

White House announces that any person "in close proximity" to President or Vice President will be tested for the novel coronavirus.

Two Eilat coronavirus carriers forcefully hospitalized

Two residents of Eilat taken to Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva after ignoring the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.

Bnei Brak Mayor: This is a difficult time

Bnei Brak Mayor Avraham Rubinstein urges residents: Be patient during these difficult days for all of us.

Death toll from coronavirus reaches 40

70-year-old woman with underlying conditions dies at Ichilov Hospital. Number of confirmed cases in Israel rises to 7,428.

Police patrol the streets: This is how Passover will look

Coronavirus will make this Passover different from its predecessors. Israel knew how to care for its elderly, while other countries failed.

The world will never be the same after coronavirus

The Almighty sent us a reminder that life can be disabled at a moment's notice, and we have no control over it.

Analysis: Coronavirus - why Israel is the world’s safest country

In Israel, the sanctity of life principle overrules everything, including Shabbat observance

Doctors rate 'most effective' coronavirus treatment

International poll of thousands of doctors rated "hydroxychloroquine" as the best treatment for coronavirus

Funerals turn small Georgia town into coronavirus hotspot

A rural county in southwestern Georgia has emerged as an unlikely coronavirus hotspot. CNN reports. Watch.

'I promised my son I'd stay alive'

Nurse practitioner who wore full protective gear contracted coronavirus.

Man in twenties in serious condition, placed on life support

Condition of Afik Swisa, 22-year-old coronavirus patient, deteriorates.

'Flatten the curve': How social distancing can slow coronavirus

Social distancing is being encouraged as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus. How are we 'flattening the curve?'

'More women are immersing in ritual baths'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, says many are connecting to their roots now. 'People want to come to closer to the Creator.'

Police close off entrances and exits from Bnei Brak

In effort to contain spread of coronavirus, Israel Police limit entry, exit, from Bnei Brak, other than for specific purposes.

Jerusalem has most coronavirus cases, Bnei Brak not far behind

Health Ministry figures show Jerusalem, Bnei Brak leading list of coronavirus cases, followed by Tel Aviv and Ashkelon.

17-hour flight from Australia brings Israelis home

Longest-ever El Al flight lands in Israel, bringing 180 stranded Israelis home.

New facility for coronavirus patients with disabilities

Seeach Sod opens the first facility for coronavirus patients with disabilities, in addition to a dedicated quarantine facility

Number of coroanvirus deaths rises to 37

Four die of coronavirus on Thursday evening, bringing total deaths to 37. Israel has confirmed 7,030 cases of the disease.

Toronto: Jewish store closed due to coronavirus is vandalized

Aleph Bet Judaica, closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, has its door smashed and cash taken.

Empire Kosher closes plant due to coronavirus

Empire Kosher closes chicken processing plant for 2 weeks after employees test positive for the coronavirus.

PA to UN: Israel is hurting our efforts to fight coronavirus

Ambassador Danon: With one hand the Palestinians receive aid from Israel, and with the other they act against Israel in the UN.

Iran's parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Ali Larijani becomes latest high-ranking Iranian official to contract COVID-19.

Hannah prayed alone, so did Jonah

Abbas extends state of emergency over coronavirus

PA chairman extends state of emergency for another 30 days due to spread of COVID-19.

The corona pandemic and peace in the Middle East

Biden calls for easing of sanctions on Iran

Democratic presidential frontrunner argues Trump's policy vis-a-vis Iran has backfired and sanctions should be lifted.

UN adopts resolution of global solidarity to fight coronavirus

Ambassador Danon: The world will remember which governments helped their people, and which lied and stole resources.

Again: Riots in Jaffa, Arabs attack fire crews and police

Two firefighters lightly injured from stones thrown by Arabs. Police forces able to disperse the riots.

Gush Etzion Regional Council head diagnosed with coronavirus

Shlomo Ne'eman, head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council, announces he tested positive for coronavirus and is in isolation.

Passover in the time of coronavirus: Faith, freedom and healing

The Passover challenge: Rise up and destroy the world’s idolatry.

Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus

Netanyahu tested for coronavirus after Health Minister Yaakov Litzman diagnosed with the virus.

What is the best way to deal with quarantine?

Quarantined with your spouse, unruly kids, or alone? Hear spiritual advice on how to get through these challenging times during lock-down.

Oh no! Will we all be poor after coronavirus?

What kind of world will we be walking into after we leave our quarantines and hibernation?

Trump tests negative for coronavirus a second time

Trump's physician announces the President has been tested again to determine whether he had been infected by the coronavirus.

Watch: Daily White House briefing on coronavirus

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

Cabinet declares Bnei Brak a restricted area

Leaving the city will only be permitted for the purpose of obtaining essential medical treatment, legal procedures or funerals.

91-year-old Holocaust survivor dies of coronavirus

Rabbi Zalman Cohen, who fell ill with coronavirus, dies at the Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer.

Hamas signals willingness to negotiate

Hamas leader says he is ready to 'grant partial concession' on Israeli MIAs in Gaza in exchange for release of elderly and sick prisoners.

'Just a matter of time till someone gets hurt'

Itzik Elrov called on MKs Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman to break their silence and call on secular Israelis to 'hold fire' as he put it.

Hungarian Jewish community to supply kosher poultry to Europe

Jewish community of Hungary to supply tens of thousands of packages of poultry to Jewish communities across Europe in response to shortages.

Hebrew U. researchers find way to predict spread of coronavirus

New model predicts slowing down in rate of coronavirus spread thanks to preventative measures taken by Israel.

A Taste of Israel in coronavirus-stricken Mt. Sinai Hospital

Israel's Consulate General in NY made a surprise visit to Mount Sinai’s medical staff bringing along Israel's most famous pastries.

Hospital allows family of corona victims presence at deathbed

Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Cntr to become first hospital worldwide to allow family members of coronavirus patients to be present at deathbed.

Israeli company donates hundreds of face masks to hospitals

CEO of 3D printing firm, MAFIL Ltd., says company making hundreds of protective face masks for Israeli hospitals as 'part of our mission.'

Number of coronavirus infections rises to 6,808

Over 100 patients are in serious condition as death toll rises to 33.

4,500 Bnei Brak senior citizens to be taken to 'Corona hotels'

Ministers Bennett and Deri formulate plan to protect residents of Bnei Brak over the age of 80 from the coronavirus.

Isaac Herzog predicts: Increased Aliyah numbers post-coronavirus

Diaspora Minister MK Tzipi Hotoveli and Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog convened the Emergency Forum for Jewish Communities.