Coronavirus

Hadassah pediatrician infected; two children placed in isolation

Hospital notes that doctor also worked in Leumit health fund and clinic where he operated was closed due to contact with COVID-19 patient.

Italy is losing its grandparents

Coronavirus cases rise to 1,442

371 people test positive for coronavirus today. 29 patients are in serious condition.

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Ivanka Trump emotional message: 'We're united in this together'

Ivanka Trump thanks 'heroic first-responders and health-care professionals - the front line in this effort to keep our nation functioning.'

Suspicion: 2nd Israeli death from coronavirus

Man in his 60s dies after being admitted to Tel Aviv hospital with breathing difficulties, before results of coronavirus test come back.

Travel restrictions further expanded

All travel except for work, food, and medicine banned as government expands coronavirus restrictions.

Watch: IDF Efforts to Fight COVID-19

Over 160 countries have been affected by COVID-19, including Israel. This is what the IDF is doing to protect Israel.

OU: Plenty of kosher for Pesach food despite coronavirus crisis

Supply chain for kosher for Passover food has not been disrupted by the coronavirus crisis, says Orthodox Union kosher certification agency.

Health Ministry demands complete closure

Several ministers object to Health Ministry demand. Decision may be made in coming hours.

MDA: At forefront of coronavirus war

'MDA is 80 years old, so we have much experience in wars, but not against a thing we don't know where and when it will hit, like the virus.'

Scenario: Millions of patients

State Comptroller: 'Health system unprepared for epidemic'

In event of pandemic, 150,000 hospital admissions expected, another 25,000 in intensive care, another 12,500 to require ventilation.

'Coronavirus shock - worse than 9/11'

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General warns it will take the world years to recover from the economic crisis resulting from outbreak.

Trying to find the positive in everything - even coronavirus

United Hatzalah chief in serious condition

Eli Beer, founder and president of United Hatzalah, is unconscious and on a respirator - at a hospital in Miami.

Israel to receive $2 million in coronavirus equipment

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews donates $2 million for lifesaving equipment to help Israel fight coronavirus.

Amazon cancels free shipping to Israel

As Amazon orders surge, coronavirus delays deliveries and threatens to put sellers out of business. Millions of people left without orders.

Woman who violated quarantine 'listened to Lapid'

Woman justifies quarantine violation: 'There are politicians who said to get out of the house, I saw Lapid said something like that.'

El Al pilot recounts mission to bring Israelis home

El Al pilot describes how four pilots helped bring over a thousand Israelis home in unprecedented operation.

Number of coronavirus cases jumps to 1,238

Twenty-four patients in serious condition, 34 in moderate condition, Health Ministry says.

Jewish cosmetics magnate donates alcohol gel for coronavirus

Jewish Brazilian cosmetics magnate donates 1.7 tons of gel alcohol to fight coronavirus.

Argentina rabbis shutter synagogues

Synagogues in Argentina completely close due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

Israel transfers 120 million shekels to PA

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon signed the transfer of part of PA tax money over fear that coronavirus would worsen PA's economy.

Khamenei: Coronavirus could have been made by the US

Iran's Supreme Leader refuses US assistance to fight coronavirus, cites conspiracy that it was created by the Americans.

'Blue and White's behavior is wrong and destructive'

Likud Minister wonders why Blue and White is behaving irresponsibly and refusing to join a unity government.

Qatar to provide $150 million to Gaza

Qatar announces $150 million grant to support the Gaza Strip in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Senator Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus

Kentucky Republican becomes first senator to have tested positive for COVID-19.

Daylight Saving Time to be postponed? NSC chief will decide

Despite the initiative of Minister Aryeh Deri to postpone the start of Daylight Saving Time, it is uncertain that the move will go through.

Trump activates National Guard in several states

National Guard activated in New York, California and Washington which have been hit hard by COVID-19.

65 Chabad hasidim diagnosed with coronavirus

65 out of 114 Chabad hasidim who came from the US and were staying at the Dan Jerusalem Hotel diagnosed with COVID-19.

Yehuda Glick: 'Too bad Temple Mt. closed'

Former MK protested Israel's decision to close the Temple Mount until further notice due to violations by Muslim worshippers.

2 Orthodox Jews die of coronavirus in London; 1 in Paris

Holocaust survivor in London, headmaster of Jewish girl's school in Paris die of coronavirus.

Coronavirus cases in Israel top 1,000

1,071 Israelis have contracted COID-19, 18 are in serious condition. 1 Israeli has died so far.

Litzman: Daylight saving time may be postponed to May

Health Minister says daylight saving time may be postponed so Israelis remain at home more, attacks Liberman for 'circulating blood libel.'

FBI report details plans by neo-Nazis to infect Jews, cops

Recently obtained report suggests neo-Nazis and other extremist groups planning to target Jews, cops.

Angela Merkel goes into isolation

German chancellor enters self-isolation after receiving vaccine from doctor who tested positive for the coronavirus.

ANALYSIS: Iran's Israel project continues despite corona crisis

Iran is not letting economic or human effects of the coronavirus stop it from funding Hezbollah, attacking US forces in Iraq.

Chief Rabbi calls for fast day on Wednesday

Rabbi David Lau calls on Jews to fast or take it upon themselves not to speak on erev Rosh Chodesh Nisan in response to coronavirus.

Police approve potential lockdown order

Israeli Police approved order for national operation to enforce quarantine.

In age of corona, Jews around world look to rabbis for guidance

Even during a time of social distancing, it is still possible to give tzedakah to help those in need

Right bloc: Edelstein's removal puts end to unity government

Members of the nationalist camp sign a document: No unity if Blue White oust Yuli Edelstein.

Miriam Peretz: To beat coronavirus, stop the hate

Israel Prize winner speaks of the Shabbat she spent alone as country enforces social distancing against the coronavirus.

PA bans Arab employees from entering Jewish communities

PA placed restrictions on Arab residents including preventing entrance to Jewish communities.

NIS 5000 fines: Jerusalem crowd dispersed

Police arrive in Mea Shearim to enforce Health Ministry guidelines, disperse gatherings of over 10 people.

Coronavirus and the Special Needs community in Israel

126 investigations of quarantine violations underway

Israeli police have increased operations in order to assist the Ministry of Health enforce quarantine efforts.

Premature baby in NICU tests positive for coronavirus

Staff member at Shaarei Zedek hospital infects premature baby in NICU. Baby was already in serious condition.

Shaked demands 'offsets' for MKs in isolation

Former Justice Minister says left must have equal number of MKs absent from vote tomorrow as right MKs not attending due to isolation.

Brooklyn: Hundreds in isolation after being infected

According to reports from weekend, dozens are in moderate to serious condition, some of whom are on respiration and need people’s prayers.

Despite coronavirus - Momentum now!

'Momentum' program, which adjusted itself to the current situation, is important especially today. Opinion.

Watch: Did Bill Gates predict the outbreak?

Back in 2015, Microsoft founder warned that the next big threat to the world would likely be a highly infectious virus rather than a war.

Health official: Restrictions will continue until summer

"The fantasy that every person who gets up in the morning with a sore throat will be tested is neither applicable nor required."

Number of coronavirus cases in Israel rises to 945

The condition of 20 patients is serious, another 24 are in moderate condition, 863 are in light condition and 37 have already recovered.

Emergency regulations take effect

Emergency regulations prohibiting leaving residence except for listed reasons, limiting number of employees at workplace take effect.

'Am Yisrael Chai': A letter to Netanyahu

Family whose sons were among Israelis brought back from Peru in special operation pen thank-you letter.

China rabbi says synagogue shutdowns shielded congregants

“Throughout all the 13 Chabad houses in China and Hong Kong, not one community member contracted this virus - because they listened.”

Jordan: Nationwide curfew to combat coronavirus begins

Jordan starts a nationwide curfew that indefinitely limits the mobility of its citizens. Violators can be jailed for up to a year.

'Netanyahu convinced me to act against coronavirus'

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says PM Netanyahu urged him to take preventive measures to combat COVID-19.

Death toll in Italy from coronavirus continues to climb

Italy reports 793 new deaths from coronavirus, a one-day record that brings its total to 4,825.

Coronavirus patient refuses to evacuate from Eilat hospital

Police called to Yoseftal Hospital in Eilat after coronavirus patients refuses to be evacuated to Be'er Sheva.

Israel's first coronavirus fatality laid to rest

Funeral of Aryeh Even was held in an unusual format in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.