Coronavirus

Bennett: Arabs, haredim most responsible for virus spread

DM Bennett said most of Israeli society was taking COVID-19 seriously, called for Defense Ministry to spearhead virus fight.

President Rivlin:

'A faithful and merciful healer'

President sends letter wishing recovery to world leaders who have contracted coronavirus, citing prayer recited daily by Jews for healing.

Take it seriously, but handle it sanely

US Ambassador to Israel donates $50 thousand for needy Israelis

David Friedman and his wife Tammy donate $50,000 to Leket Israel, Israel's largest food aid organization.

Overcoming Corona Blues-first aid (psych.) for the soul

Report: Rabbi Kanievsky calls to pray without minyan

In light of high infection rate in city of Bnei Brak, city rabbis spoke with Lithuanian-haredi leader, who instructed to pray alone.

Covid-19: The forgotten equation wreaks havoc

14th fatality in Israel

Woman in her 90s dies from coronavirus

Number of fatalities in Israel from coronavirus rises to 14. Hospital says woman suffered from additional background illness.

Argentina: Cremation of Jewish COVID-19 victim stirs controversy

First Jewish victim of COVID-19 in Argentina cremated by local authorities, who claim cremation is best practice to avoid spread of virus.

Hadassah nurse cuts short maternity leave to work in corona unit

Despite being on maternity leave, Moran Hanuka didn't hesitate to join her colleagues at the hospital when coronavirus broke out in Israel.

22-year-old coronavirus patient in serious condition

12 COVID-19 patients have died so far in Israel. 66 are in serious condition, 82 are in moderate condition, 89 have recovered.

Soldiers begin enforcing COVID-19 restrictions in Israel

500 IDF soldiers join policing work to enforce restrictions on movement. In the next stage, number will rise to 1,000, then to 3,000.

Pesach in Natan Sharansky’s prison cell

Amid restrictions ahead of Pesach, former Prisoner of Zion describes the faith that sustained him during his isolation in Soviet prison.

'If people take to the streets, we will get to a bad place'

Director General of the Ministry of Health warns of an increase in numbers of coronavirus cases as Israelis prepare for Passover.

Former Iranian deputy parliament speaker contracts coronavirus

Mohammad Reza Khatami, brother of former Iranian president, reportedly hospitalized after contracting COVID-19.

Bennett: There is light at the end of the tunnel

Defense Minister: If the government takes the right actions, Israel will be able to reopen after Passover in a gradual manner.

Trump decides against quarantine in coronavirus 'hotspots'

US President backs away from calling for a quarantine in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, calls for "strong Travel Advisory" instead.

Death toll in US from coronavirus tops 2,000

Death toll in US doubles in about 48 hours and passes 2,000.

Gaza: COVID-19 shuts down 'Land Day' demonstrations

The March of Return Committee urged residents to stay away from the Israeli border for fear of contracting the coronavirus.

Trump: Governors ‘should be appreciative’

Trump tells Pence not to call unappreciative governors, calls for appreciation of Army Corps and FEMA efforts.

Princess Maria Theresa dies of coroanvirus

Princess of Bourbon-Parma dies at age 86 after contracting coronavirus.

Israeli, 82, dies of coronavirus in Italy

Shmuel Safri identified as Israeli who died of coronavirus during trip to Italy. Israeli Consul is helping the family.

Watch: Fauda vs the coronavirus

What happens when the Eretz Nehederet comedy team tackle the renowned Israeli TV series and the dangerous virus? Watch the sketch.

Domestic violence 'epidemic' in the wake of COVID-19

Reports of a dramatic increase in domestic violence following lockdowns in numerous countries worldwide.

Trump signs order allowing call-up of reservists

Pres. Trump signs order allowing up to 1m reservists from military, Coast Guard, to be called for active duty to help battle coronavirus.

Hundreds of Iranians die after seeking cure for coronavirus

Iranian doctor estimates 480 dead, over 2,800 hospitalized, after Iranians drink methanol in hopes of curing coronavirus.

Biden chokes up addressing families planning funerals

Watch: Former VP Biden offers condolences & support for those who cannot funerals of loved ones after answering questions from CNN viewers

Google announces $800 million aid package

The tech giant announced it would provide financial aid for small and mid-sized businesses struggling in the wake of COVID-19.

Detecting fake COVID-19 test kits

Watch: Fox News speaks with Harvard Medical Graduate and ENT Dr. Shawn Nasseri on the latest on coronavirus testing

Health Ministry: 3,619 coronavirus cases

Health Ministry confirms: 3,619 coronavirus cases, 69 in serious condition.

Number of coronavirus cases in US surpasses 100,000

US has 100,040 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and at least 1,546 have died of the virus.

House passes coronavirus relief package

Two days after the Senate, the House of Representatives also passes historic $2 trillion coronavirus relief package.

Coronavirus outbreak:

Which Israeli cities have the most confirmed cases?

New data shows the distribution of cases of coronavirus in Israel by localities.

Italy's coronavirus death toll surges by 919

Death toll from coronavirus in Italy rises by 919 to 9,134, the highest daily tally since the epidemic emerged.

Netanyahu: Prepare for significant tightening of restrictions

Netanyahu warns: If there is no improvement in rate of infection in next two days, there will be no alternative but to impose a lockdown.

China Article V: We will never be quite the same again.

'As you sleep, the corona epidemic is spreading'

'During the pandemic crisis, be resilient and plan for the next time,' says presidential historian and former White House aide Tevi Troy.

Bill Gates: US should shutdown the entire country

Bill Gates weighs in on what he thinks the world is learning from the coronavirus outbreak.

'Pierce the heavens, pray we'll be able to help your loved ones'

Nurse Odaya Eisenberg, working in Shaare Zedek's coronavirus ward, tells of her experiences, asks public to pray for staff's success.

Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

British PM tests positive for coronavirus, will isolate in Downing Street.

'ISRAEL-is' is helping Israelis who want to come home

Pro-Israel organization turns from training soldiers as ambassadors for Israel to working day and night to help Israelis stranded abroad.

Virus cases swamp hospitals in US epicenter New York

New York isn't yet choosing who gets the last ventilator, but bodies are still piling up.

Coronavirus: The main measures taken in Europe

A roundup of the main measures being taken in Europe to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Defense Ministry to rent 20 more hotels for coronavirus patients

Defense Ministry puts out call for hotels to submit proposals, offer solutions for housing thousands of Israelis returning from abroad.

On Sunday, 500 soldiers to join lockdown efforts

Soldiers to work together with police officers to enforce coronavirus lockdown rules, close roads.

Tenth Israeli dies of coronavirus

93-year-old man and 76-year-old woman die of coronavirus, bringing total deaths to ten.

Sportswear owner to manufacture masks and gowns

Fanatics sportswear owner, partner in NBA’s 76ers, says he will produce masks for pandemic responders.

Watch: Children recite '12 pesukim' - from their porches

In Petah Tikva's Hadar Ganim neighborhood, children often gather with Chabad emissaries to recite the '12 pesukim.' And during lockdown?

Report: Rising anti-Semitism increased luxury home sales

High-end apartments in Tel Aviv are selling for nearly $50 million - to billionaires looking for a refuge from anti-Semitism.

Coronavirus in Beit Shemesh: 36 cases

Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch asks the Ministry of Health: Get the confirmed cases out of the city.

US now leads the world in confirmed coronavirus cases

Johns Hopkins University count finds that the number of people infected with COVID-19 in the US has topped 82,000.

'If we don't tighten the closure, people will die'

Professor Laura Rosen discusses Israel's method in combating the coronavirus.

Coronavirus and prisons: Should prisoners be released?

Jay Shapiro reads an article by Alan Dershowitz about the dilemma of the prisoners during the coronavirus epidemic, and offers his insights.

Series on China, Article IV: The ultimate aim of the China virus .

Monsey man with no medical history succumbs to coronavirus

Monsey man succumbs to COVID-19.

Trump: I think we’ll come back very strong

Trump says economy will quickly rebound once the United States overcomes the coronavirus outbreak.

Number of coronavirus patients rises to 2,693

46 coronavirus patients are in serious condition as death toll rises to eight.

PA: Fear of rapid spread of COVID-19

The PA has instructed security forces to enforce strict guidelines in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus.

Woman infected with coronavirus gives birth to healthy boy

The woman gave birth in the isolated ward of Hadassah Ein Karem.