Coronavirus

Pence and second lady test negative for coronavirus

US Vice President and his wife test negative for coronavirus after one of his staffers contract the virus.

Israir to operate two flights to Italy

Israir to bring back Israelis from Italy in the wake of the outbreak of the coronavirus.

'The toughest epidemic we've seen since the Middle Ages'

PM tells Channel 13 News: If there is no choice - we will impose fines on civilians or go to a full blockade.

Two cases of coronavirus diagnosed in Gaza

Two residents of Gaza who returned recently from Pakistan test positive for the coronavirus.

Coronavirus in the haredi community

PA demands release of security prisoners

The Palestinian Authority demands release of all security prisoners due to alleged fear of coronavirus.

Chabad emissary dies of coronavirus in France

Rabbi Masoud Touboul, Chabad emissary in France and director of a girls' school, passed away in Paris.

Efrat mayor: 23 confirmed coronavirus patients

Oded Revivi names newest four coronavirus patients, lists who needs to self-quarantine, says only certain workers will be allowed entry.

Thoughts in the shadow of coronavirus

Transportation Minister goes into quarantine

Transportation Min. Bezlalel Smotrich goes into quarantine after meeting coronavirus patient earlier this week.

Daycares to open in hospitals

New daycare centers to provide childcare for children of essential hospital workers.

FAA halts flights to New York, Philadelphia airports

FAA temporarily halts flights to NY, Philadelphia airports after trainee tests positive for coronavirus.

Galant to left: Israeli democracy is just fine

MK Yoav Galant responds to attacks against Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and Likud party by Blue and White.

Satmar Rebbe diagnosed with coronavirus

Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum, a Satmar Rebbe, contracted coronavirus from one of the sextons, report says.

Pence staffer diagnosed with coronavirus

Unidentified Pence staffer diagnosed with coronavirus. Spokesperson: Staffer didn't come in contact with Pres. Trump or VP Pence.

PM Netanyahu to consider tightening lockdown

PM Netanyahu says supermarkets will remain open but must obey guidelines, holds discussion on whether tighter lockdown is necessary.

Hamas threatens new attacks if demands aren't met

Hamas reportedly warned that, 'If the situation persists - terrorist organizations will force half of Israel into bomb shelters.'

Leading religious groups urge community to stay home

Orthodox Jewish groups sign joint statement calling on Jewish community to stay home, comply with health guidelines.

Watch: Jewish couple weds in 'socially distant' wedding

In Brooklyn's Jewish community, couple holds 'socially distant' wedding. 'We reflect on what's really important in life.'

Watch: White House holds press briefing on coronavirus

Trump and members of Coronavirus Task Force speak to press about outbreak and containment efforts.

Jordan to impose curfew in bid to curb coronavirus

Jordan’s government to impose round-the-clock curfew as of Saturday morning and until further notice.

Britain orders pubs and restaurants to close

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson orders pubs, restaurants, theaters, cinemas and gyms to shut their doors.

Watch: Trump calls NBC correspondent 'a terrible reporter'

President Donald Trump berates NBC's Peter Alexander during briefing about coronavirus pandemic.

Israel records first fatality from coronavirus

Aryeh Even, an 88-year-old man with multiple preexisting conditions dies in Jerusalem after being diagnosed with coronavirus.

22 medical personnel ordered into isolation

Staff members at Hillel Yaffe, Rambam and Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospitals go into isolation after coming in contact with COVID-19 carriers.

Cuomo orders nonessential workers to stay home

New York Governor announces that all workers in nonessential businesses are required to stay home in order to fight coronavirus.

Italy records almost 6,000 new coronavirus cases

Italy sees staggering increase of 5,986 cases of COVID-19 since Thursday.

Government approves emergency regulations on number of workers

The new emergency regulations are designed to limit the number of workers in the workplace.

In Italy, it is not an epidemic - it is a nightmare

Anti-Semites: 'Cough on Jews, make them sick'

Arutz Sheva speaks with ADL's Alex Friedfeld about how coronavirus is being used to spread anti-Semitism, and what you can do about it.

Watch: 'Coronavirus wedding' in Ramat Beit Shemesh

Couple holds small wedding in building courtyard, according to Health Ministry guidelines, while neighbors 'join in' from their porches.

Will the coronavirus slow down or discourage aliyah?

What can be done to promote aliyah despite the ‘discouraging’ pandemic of coronavirus?

705 coronavirus patients, ten in serious condition

Health Ministry confirms ten patients in serious condition, 18 in moderate condition.

From north to south, Israelis come together during isolation

Ohr Torah Stone initiates 'Get Through This Together' initiative, uniting families isolated due to coronavirus.

'We're pulling together in the most phenomenal ways'

Rabbi Dr. Moshe Friedman, community rabbi of the New West End Synagogue, Bayswater, UK, tells how his community is managing the crisis.

'Together we will overcome the crisis'

Defense Ministry establishes multidisciplinary emergency response team to address coronavirus pandemic.

Watch: Israeli mother reacts to distance learning

Israeli mother calls on teachers to lower expectations, explains why online classes are not what they're cracked up to be.

'Coronavirus feels like World War II'

Duvi Honig, CEO and Founder of Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, speaks with Arutz Sheva about how the US is handling coronavirus.

Government approves emergency measures

Israeli government approves enforced lockdown guidelines intended to halt spread of coronavirus.

Watch: A wedding in the streets of Crown Heights

Young couple leaves roof of convertible open so that community members can stand on their porches, wave, and offer congratulations.

This organization is bringing food to Holocaust rescuers

Aging Poles who rescued Jews during the Holocaust are at risk from the coronavirus. So this Jewish group is delivering food to them.

Iran announces 149 new deaths from coronavirus

Death toll from COVID-19 in Iran rises to 1,284. A total of 18,407 people have contracted the disease.

Abbas: The risk from coronavirus is at a minimum

PA chairman says that despite lack of resources, the government is doing all it can to protect the people.

Watch: Israel's flag on the walls of the Old City

City of Jerusalem lights the walls of the Old City in the colors of the flag of Israel.

Supreme Court rules against technological surveillance

Supreme Court says Knesset committees to monitor technological surveillance of coronavirus carriers must be set up by Tuesday.

Two LA Lakers players test positive for coronavirus

Additional NBA players test positive for COVID-19, one week after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus.

Italy's death toll from coronavirus surpasses China's

Italy's death toll from coronavirus rises to 3,405 since February 21.

Trump cancels G7 meeting due to coronavirus

Trump cancels in-person meeting of G7 leaders at Camp David, will hold a video-conference instead.

What drives people to hoard toilet paper and hand sanitizer?

There are steps people can take to ease some of the anxiety and give a person a better sense of being in control of this chaotic situation.

Biblical destiny now: The coronavirus is the way to redemption

The path to redemption is paved for those who prepare. Here are the instructions.

Confronting our isolation, reaching out with kindness

The connections between the assembly of the nation to build the Tabernacle, and our isolation in the grip of the coronavirus crisis.

Emergency Regulations:

When is it permitted to leave? How many passengers in the car?

A citizen who violates isolation orders may be fined 5,000 shekels.

Coronavirus cases in NYC reach 3,615

The number of coronavirus cases in New York City doubles to 3,615. So far there have been 22 deaths.

Coronavirus patient in critical condition

Condition of 89-year-old woman diagnosed with coronavirus deteriorates.

Tunisia's Chief Rabbi enters isolation

Synagogues and schools in Djerba closed after one of the members of the community contracts coronavirus.

Watch: Israelis applaud medical teams amid coronavirus outbreak

Israeli citizens express their appreciation for the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals on front lines of fight against COVID-19

Procurement Operation in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Israel Ministry of Defense is purchasing 2500 ventilators on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The order totals over NIS 50 million.

Number of coronavirus patients jumps to 677

Confirmed cases of coronavirus rise over 100 over previous reported number.

Israel presents legal arguments against PA war crimes claims

Coronavirus limitations almost cause pro-Israeli NGOs to miss ICC submissions deadline.

Netanyahu:

Under emergency regulations, Israeli citizens must stay home

PM announces Israelis are now ordered not to leave their homes, cites 'insufficient' response to previous requests.