Coronavirus

770 completely closed for first time in history

Lubavitch rabbis close Chabad world HQ at 770 Eastern Parkway after coronavirus cases discovered in Crown Heights.

'Prepare for a full lockdown'

Public Security Min. Gilad Erdan says lockdown is 'difficult decision' but 'unavoidable,' orders police to prepare for enforcement.

Coronavirus attacks forces of good and evil

Ibuprofen exacerbates coronavirus disease

World Health Organization recommends using paracetamol to treat coronavirus symptoms, instead of anti-inflammatories. Here's why.

MRI technician diagnosed with coronavirus

Number of coronavirus patients jumps to 427, including an MRI technician and a father of a hospitalized infant.

White House adviser speaks with rabbis about coronavirus

Avi Berkowitz, adviser to US Pres. Trump, speaks with 15 Jewish leaders about what the coronavirus guidelines mean for their communities.

Palestinian Authority: Don't cross 1949 armistice line

As part of efforts to fight coronavirus, Palestinian Authority bans residents from crossing 1949 armistice line, even for work purposes.

Two coronavirus isolation facilities to be built in Gaza

Hamas leader reportedly oversees establishment of two coronavirus isolation facilities for people entering Gaza from Israel and Egypt.

Don't be frightened of coronavirus, be proud of the response

Three new coronavirus cases identified near Bethlehem

Total number of coronavirus cases in PA now stands at 44.

Euro 2020 soccer championship postponed by one year

UEFA announces that Euro 2020 will be held next summer due to coronavirus outbreak.

Brazilian President again tests negative for coronavirus

Jair Bolsonaro announces his second test for coronavirus was negative.

China gives go-ahead for trials of potential coronavirus vaccine

China has given the go-ahead for researchers to begin human safety tests of experimental coronavirus vaccine.

Treatment pioneered in 1918 could save coronavirus patients

Researchers say they are developing a treatment that could stave off the worst effects of COVID-19 and prevent the disease from spreading.

The fall of the house of Israel

Who will survive the forced close-down of businesses due to coronavirus and how will it affect us?

All 50 states report cases of coronavirus

West Virginia reports first confirmed case of coronavirus, becoming the final US state to announce the virus spread within its borders.

NBA star Kevin Durant tests positive for coronavirus

Brooklyn Nets star one of four members of the team to test positive for COVID-19.

Netanyahu: It's a matter of life or death, not children's play

Netanyahu in interview on Channel 13 News: The criticism of the use of the Shin Bet is baseless.

Two MKs and two ministers go into isolation

Ministers Hanegbi and Deri and MKs Ben Barak and Schuster were with the head of the Merhavim Regional Council who contracted COVID-19.

British synagogues close amid coronavirus epidemic

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says Torah obligation to protect life transcends other considerations in closing of synagogues throughout Britain

Coronavirus infections rise to 337

Five infected patients in serious condition, 10 moderate, 311 in mild condition. Eleven have already recovered from disease.

100 people test positive for coronavirus in Borough Park

Over 800 people test positive for coronavirus in New York City, including 100 in Hasidic neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Health Ministry estimates:

'We'll reach hundreds a day; we estimate people will die'

Health Ministry Director: 'According to our scenarios, thousands of Israelis may die from pandemic.'

Netanyahu: This is a matter of life or death

Prime Minister calls on all Israelis to act responsibly in response to coronavirus, not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.

Mass online prayer against coronavirus

Mass prayer vigil with Former Chief Rabbi of Israel and IDF Chief Cantor streamed live.

Son of Brooklyn COVID-19 patient tearfully urges 'wake up'

Zalman Goldstein: 'People think they'll go to synagogue with 10 people, not realizing they're already infecting someone.'

Israeli ambassador to Germany infected with coronavirus

Jeremy Issacharoff and deputy diagnosed positive for COVID-19; embassy closed and site isolated.

Criers in haredi neighborhoods: 'Watch out for coronavirus!'

Criers on loudspeakers take to streets in haredi sector to clarify importance of Health Ministry guidelines to deal with pandemic.

Lapid: Israeli citizens don't live in a democracy

Blue and White leader accuses Netanyahu of 'fatal mistakes' in dealing with coronavirus, says PM shut down courts, Knesset to avoid scrutiny

Emergency Provisions Committee convenes for the first time

Special committee for emergencies meets for the first time as Israel continues to deal with coronavirus outbreak.

Bennett calls up 2,500 reservists to deal with coronavirus

Defense Minister approves additional call-up of IDF reservists to assist medical establishment in dealing with coronavirus outbreak.

Public transportation to be halted on nights, weekends

No buses, trains to operate after 8 PM or from Thursday night until Sunday morning.

'Welcome to Hotel Coronavirus: Oasis of pleasure and relaxation'

Defense Minister at Dan Panorama Hotel: 'National goal is to suppress spread; hotels will be home to light carriers in coming months.'

Number of coronavirus cases rises to 324, 11 have recovered

Public drive through locations expected to provide coronavirus tests to thousands of Israelis each day.

The coronavirus pandemic: A spiritual perspective

Rabbi Chaim Richman shares a lesson focusing on the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity for both individual and global spiritual growth.

Health Ministry: Don't leave home for non-essential reasons

Health Ministry issues new guidelines, closing libraries, non-essential stores, and all group activities.

Watch: Mass testing station set up in Tel Aviv

MDA medics are setting up corona testing stations that will see between hundreds and thousands daily. Stations will operate 24 hours a day.

'Special' soldiers are facilitating coronavirus testing

A win-win situation: 'Special in Uniform' soldiers facilitate coronavirus testing.

'Corona hotels' launch

Bennett: Keep children away from grandparents

DM holds press conference at Dan Panorama in Tel Aviv, where corona patients in light condition will stay until their recovery.

Due to coronavirus: 'Flash wedding' in the Jordan Valley

Ma'ale Ephraim Yeshiva rises to the occasion to help organize a wedding that couldn't take place at a hall as planned due to restrictions.

Hadassah to triple corona testing

Hadassah increases corona testing after the country’s central lab had to close its doors when its deputy director was infected.

How to deal with coronavirus in a family of over 200?

If a house of more than 200 people is able to cope so successfully, then we all can.

304 cases of coronavirus in Israel

4 of those hospitalized are in serious condition. 11 are in moderate condition. 5 have recovered and were released from the hospital.

Shabak head: Tracking information won't be stored with us

'Only a small group will handle information, and it'll be passed directly to Health Ministry,' Shabak chief Nadav Argaman promises.

Former leader of Milan Jewish community dies of coronavirus

Michele Sciama, former secretary-general of the Jewish Community of Milan, dies of coronavirus at 79.

Coronavirus: The King is coming

No more touching – your life is going to change

Why it is important for every citizen to abide by the new rules, and why people would describe you as selfish if you don’t abide by them.

Egypt reports two more deaths from coronavirus

Egypt will halt all air traffic at its airports starting on Thursday to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Israel leads in the battle against coronavirus

Facebook needs to answer for putting us in danger

Top Iranian cleric dies from coronavirus

Member of Iran's Assembly of Experts becomes latest top official to die from COVID-19.

Quarantined: Diary of a contemporary pandemic

Toronto restaurants urged to temporarily close

Health officials in Toronto recommend closure of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and theaters to prevent further spread of COVID-19.

Trump: Avoid gathering in public spaces

US President urges Americans to avoid traveling and gathering in public spaces, says coronavirus outbreak could last into July or August.

Gaza restricts public prayers in mosques

Gaza authorities preparing for possibility of a total ban on public prayers in mosques and access to public places.

'We will soon reach 100 new cases a day'

Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health on possibility of general closure: Such a move would be in effect for four to five days.

Coronavirus side effects: Individual rights, societal wrongs

The leadership should behave and take social responsibility in this stressful time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government approves digital surveillance of coronavirus patients

Government unanimously approves emergency regulations including the use of digital tools to help fight the spread of the coronavirus.

Living with coronavirus while focusing on the positives

Despite a virtual country-wide quarantine due to coronavirus, the focus should not be on what we can’t do, but on what we can do.

French President orders lockdown to fight coronavirus

French President Emmanuel Macron orders stringent restrictions on the movement of people in attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus.