Coronavirus

Robert Kraft sends Patriots team plane to China to pick up masks

New England Patriots owner uses team plane to pick up new protective gear for Massachusetts medical personel.

Triumph of the fighting spirit at a time of global crisis

Arutz Sheva joined an IDF commander in Judea and Samaria in a tour of his troops at a time of national and global crisis.

Closure order expected for Bnei Brak

Cabinet to debate increased restrictions on movement in haredi city after health fund director says 1/3 of residents may be infected.

US unemployment claims climb to 6.6 million

Weekly unemployment claims set new record of nearly 10 times previous record as economy reacts to coronavirus crisis.

Reports of death threats to America's 'Most Popular Doctor'

Reports of death threats against Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the American Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases.

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What did Italy do wrong and Taiwan do right?

Will US become second Italy, or even worse? Can lives and economy be saved at same time? What did Taiwan do to keep the CCP virus in check?

Chief Rabbis in wake of COVID-19: Keep this Shabbat

Unprecedented joint call from Chief Rabbis of the world for Jewry to unite this Shabbat as a spiritual response to the coronavirus

Chinese city to ban eating cats and dogs

City of Shenzhen will ban the eating of dogs and cats as part of clampdown on wildlife trade since the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis.

Increase in virus cases in most cities, especially Bnei Brak

900 diagnosed today in Bnei Brak as carriers of coronavirus, compared to 723 yesterday. Jerusalem shows smaller increase.

Director of health fund estimates 75,000 infected in Bnei Brak

"According to our data and estimates, around 38% of the city's residents are already infected with coronavirus," says head of Maccabi.

Europe: Preparing for Passover in the shadow of Corona Crisis

Alongside logistical challenges European Jews face anti-Semitic propaganda that attributes the Corona epidemic to a “Jewish conspiracy.”

Defense Minister calls Bnei Brak residents 'exemplary'

Bennett visits Bnei Brak, promises assistance: 'Bnei Brak situation is complex, but we see great response from residents to obey guidelines'

Hospital director: In two weeks, standard of care may drop

Director of Shaare Zedek: "Ethical standards will need to change" if hospital reaches 5,000 COVID-19 patients in serious condition.

Rivlin continues talks with world leaders over coronavirus

President Rivlin continues his conversations with world leaders as part of the international cooperation to contain the disease.

About a quarter of Israel's workforce is unemployed

Alarming trend: Increase in layoffs among new job seekers, decrease in those sent on vacation without pay.

8,000 COVID-19 tests performed across Israel

Alongside the ongoing tests in the homes, more than 5,000 people have arrived at Magen David Adom and Ministry of Health "Drive Thrus."

Health Ministry Director enters isolation in dedicated facility

'We prepared for such possibility and were ready accordingly; I'll continue to work with my digital management team,' noted Bar Simantov.

Progress in coalition talks

Night negotiation meeting continues until 2am, talks expected to resume this morning. However, unclear when new government can be sworn in.

'Jewish teachers face discrimination during corona quarantine'

Congressional candidate Cindy Grosz calls on NY Governor Cuomo to "not force Jewish teachers to work on first and last days of Passover."

33rd fatality from coronavirus in Israel

7 more COVID-19 patients pass away at hospitals across Israel.

Father and son return to MDA after recovering from coronavirus

Yoel Glatt and his son contracted coronavirus and returned to work after recovering. "Our outlook is completely different".

Rouhani deplores US sanctions

Iranian President: The Americans did not learn from this difficult situation and did not lift the illegal and cruel sanctions.

US: At least 928 new deaths from coronavirus

At least 928 new coronavirus deaths reported in the US, the most reported deaths in a day since the start of the outbreak.

Florida Governor issues stay-at-home order

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to sign executive order requiring residents to limit their movement outside of their homes starting Thursday.

Freed Palestinian Arab prisoner contracts coronavirus

PA accuses Israel of deliberately neglecting the health of the Palestinian prisoners, demands the immediate release of all prisoners.

Wimbledon cancelled due to coronavirus

Annual Wimbledon tennis tournament canceled for the first time for a reason other than war.

New York City’s disastrous Democratic leadership

The child died, the family left out: 'That was the hardest part'

Father whose son died from coronavirus couldn't be with him in the final moments.

What disasters reveal about hope and humanity

Rebecca Solnit explores whether disasters like pandemics reveal a surprising truth – that people are more generous than we commonly believe.

US intelligence: China concealed extent of coronavirus outbreak

Report: US intelligence community has concluded that China under-reported both the cases and the deaths it's suffered from COVID-19.

Health Minister and his wife diagnosed with coronavirus

Minister Yaakov Litzman and his wife are feeling well and will be in isolation. Anyone who has come in contact with them will be notified.

Coronavirus face mask - do it yourself

Doctor explains how to make the safest face mask to prevent infection.

The psychological cost of a prolonged lock-down

PA: Israel thwarting the fight against coronavirus

PA cabinet leader claims Israel is taking steps to prevent the PA's ability to prevent the spread of the virus.

Watch: Daily White House briefing on coronavirus

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

Jerusalem the leader in number of coronavirus cases

1,530 cases of coronavirus have been recorded so far in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak combined.

When the Lubavitcher Rebbe self-quarantined for the Seder

Half a million dollars raised for orphan twins of corona victim

Israelis donated more than $555,000 in 24 hours to crowdfunding campaign for twin 4-year-old orphans of woman who died of coronavirus.

Fearing G-d

Netanyahu: Wear masks in public

PM addresses Corona Crisis, noting that restrictions will be tightened in Bnei Brak.

Terror widow dies of coronavirus

Fanny Aharfi, who lost husband in suicide bombing 17 years ago, succumbs to COVID-19 disease.

Following the commandment to fight Covid-19; a Biblical perspective

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Rioting in Jaffa: 4 Arabs arrested

Rioting breaks out over detention of man suspected of violating coronavirus quarantine order.

Watch: Police raid active synagogue in Bnei Brak

Over 15 caught in synagogue in violation of Health Ministry instructions. Police fine them.

26th fatality from coronavirus in Israel

72 year old man who was brought last night to Shaare Zedek Medical Center by MDA in very serious condition passed away this morning.

Bennett: We're at war

DM Bennett demands responsibility for coronavirus crisis be moved from Health Ministry to defense establishment.

Israel’s defense establishment is manufacturing ventilators

“We cannot remain dependent on procurement from other countries," DM Bennett says.

Sovereignty Movement: Relevant questions for novice debater

Sovereignty Movement continues activities despite closure. New 'Debatometer' initiative calls on youth thirsty for knowledge to join ranks.

Citizens returning from abroad to be sent to 'Corona hotels'

Anyone returning from abroad to Israel to be taken straight to isolation facilities. PM also orders they be tested for COVID-19.

'One hand gives to the self-employed, the other hand takes away'

Knesset Finance Committee discusses whether to tax coronavirus-era unemployment grant for self-employed.

Israeli news is about to become more accessible - on YouTube

Public Broadcaster KAN partners with Ruderman Family Foundation to make COVID-19 news accessible to people with disabilities.

Which pre-existing conditions raise coronavirus risk?

Those who died of COVID-19 suffered from a list of underlying illnesses. 'Group most at risk is still those who suffer breathing issues.'

Mass breach of Health Ministry guidelines on Tel Hashomer base

In a picture circulated on social media, hundreds of soldiers can be seen sitting together in close quarters

Israelis may face spontaneous coronavirus tests at supermarkets

Israel brings back supermarket testing idea - this time, with random instead of set testing times.

'We came here to live, not to die'

Elderly resident of retirement home posts clip expressing her fears of coronavirus. Two fellow residents have already succumbed.

Yerushalmi faction funeral attended by just ten people

Wife of Rabbi Tzvi Friedman passes away, is laid to rest during small funeral.

Watch: 'We have to do everything we can to avoid being sick'

CNN's Chris Cuomo says he tested positive for coronavirus, talks about his greatest fears. 'We're in it, it's a fight, and it'll get worse.'

Schools to open by start of summer?

Director-General of the Education Ministry says schools will open gradually, distance learning will continue in parallel.

Watch: Touring the COVID-19 front lines at Ichilov Hospital

i24NEWS takes a tour of Ichilov Hospital, where only urgent patients are coming in, and doctors are using telemedicine where possible.

Kazakhstan: Decisive steps to stop spread of coronavirus

The Kazakhstan embassy in Israel presents a summary of the country's actions against the spread of COVID-19