Coronavirus

Coronavirus outbreak:

Number of Arab workers entering Israel to be reduced

Closure on Bethlehem and the Gaza Strip will continue. Kerem Shalom crossing will operate as usual.

Changes to public transportation go into effect

As of Monday evening, changes were made to the public transportation routes as part of the attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Brazilian minister tests positive for coronavirus

Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretary who was part of Brazilian delegation that met with Trump, tests positive for COVID-19.

ANALYSIS: The real coronavirus disaster in Iran and Syria

Assad insists no coronavirus cases in Syria despite reports of major outbreak, hundreds of deaths.

Finance Minister announces steps to maintain economic stability

Finance Minister introduces measures to assist in dealing with coronavirus fallout.

US government to lose billions in tax revenue

The US government is expected to lose billions over the closure of popular entertainment and tourist venues.

Stock Markets Halted for Third Time Since Corona Scare

For the third time in the past two weeks, the Dow has hit its emergency circuit break bringing the stock market to a halt.

Netanyahu: 'Moving to work in limited format'

PM Netanyahu announces new restrictions in struggle to prevent coronavirus spread in Israel.

PA demands security prisoner release 'because of coronavirus'

Prisoners' Commission head demands Israel release more than thousand security prisoners, many convicted of serious security offenses.

Statewide curfew in New Jersey over coronavirus

Al restaurants and theaters in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut ordered closed until further notice over coronavirus.

Isolation hotel project underway

4 hotels throughout Israel to house coronavirus patients with mild symptoms beginning tomorrow.

Israel moves to allow tracking cell phones to fight coronavirus

Agency would not require court order to perform surveillance but will be 'limited in scope of information and what it can be used for'.

Canada closes its borders

Prime Minister Trudeau announces new rules barring non-citizens from entering Canada in response to coronavirus pandemic.

G7 issues statement acknowledging COVID-19 as 'human tragedy'

G7 acknowledges COVID-19 as 'human tragedy, global health crisis,' pledging to 'do whatever is necessary' to ensure response.

Police recommend complete closure of Jerusalem-area town

Police recommend closure of haredi community of Kiryat Ye'arim after coronavirus discovered in town, 1,600 residents in home isolation.

US trading reopens after 8% stock plunge triggers halt

Stock-market trading reopens after 15-minute halt triggered by steep slide at opening bell.

Health Ministry: 255 coronavirus cases

Condition of four of patients defined poor, 11 moderate; Field doctor in Ichilov Hospital, Tel Aviv urology department infected.

Natan Sharansky: 'They're blaming Jews for coronavirus'

Natan Sharansky spoke at online anti-Semitism conference: Accusing Jews of spreading plague is nothing new.

Coronavirus 'Kaddish program' helps homebound mourners

Chabad site launches project to help mourners have Kaddish said in a minyan - even if they themselves are in quarantine.

'Coronavirus has led to reduction in terror'

Coronavirus pandemic has led to drop in hostile activities towards Israel, IDF official says.

Mother with coronavirus gives birth in special isolation ward

Woman gives birth in isolated labor ward at Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital; mother and baby separately isolated following positive test

Watch: Neighbors sing an Israeli classic - from their porches

Families on Jerusalem's Ben Tabai Street, for whom school and work were canceled, 'celebrate' their country with a classic song.

$1 billion for exclusive rights to coronavirus vaccine?

German media reports that Pres. Trump made $1 billion offer to German pharma company CureVac for exclusive rights to coronavirus vaccine.

Number of coronavirus cases rises to 250

Fifty new coronavirus cases since Sunday, Health Ministry says.

Ministers mull total shutdown

Health Ministry officials insist total shutdown of businesses, enforced home quarantine, is the only way to curb spread of virus

How will Tokyo Olympics take place in wake of coronavirus?

Two plans suggest solutions for holding Tokyo Olympics as the world struggles to manage coronavirus outbreak.

Employee working with Defense Min. diagnosed with coronavirus

Employee of company working with Defense Min. found to have corona.

Israel Prize winner: Coronavirus won't stop us helping families

Chaim Ehrental, founder of Zichron Menachem, tells Arutz 7 that coronavirus won't stop them from helping cancer sufferers & their families.

These are the IDF's recommendations for coronavirus

Watch: IDF explains complexity of coronavirus epidemic, outlines steps to reduce infection.

Charter flight to bring US high school students home from Israel

With most flights canceled due to coronavirus, a chartered airlift is bringing US teens home from Israel.

Iran records 113 coronavirus deaths in one day

Iranian official acknowledges coronavirus pandemic could overwhelm health facilities as death toll reaches 724.

Expert: These are the symptoms of the coronavirus

Former Director General of Health Ministry explains which coronavirus symptoms should cause you to undergo a test for the virus.

Italy reports more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases in one day

Italy reports 3,590 additional cases of the coronavirus, its biggest one-day increase since the outbreak began.

Talking to your kids about Covid-19

PA: 15 coronavirus patients showing signs of recovery

38 cases of coronavirus have been discovered in the PA, of which 15 have shown signs gradual signs of recovery.

Hamas: There are no cases of coronavirus in Gaza

Head of Gaza's "Health Ministry" says there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region.

1,600 residents of town near Jerusalem enter isolation

Haredi woman from Kiryat Yearim, west of Jerusalem, infected with coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the town to eight.

Justice Minister extends state of emergency in the courts

Justice Minister Amir Ohana extends state of emergency in the courts until March 22.

Coronavirus vaccine trial to start Monday in Seattle

Public health officials say it will take a year to 18 months to fully validate any potential vaccine for COVID-19.

Watch: The IDF’s coronavirus guidelines

Due to the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus, the IDF has implemented a series of measures to minimize the virus’ impact on the IDF.

Senior Health Ministry official tests positive for coronavirus

Senior employee of Health Ministry's central laboratory, head of hospital ward at Ichilov, sent to isolation after contracting COVID-19.

Trump: You don't have to buy so much

President Trump urges Americans not to hoard food amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.

New York City schools to close due to coronavirus

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces schools in the city will be closed until April 20.

Federal Reserve cuts rates to zero amid coronavirus scare

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to near-zero to shelter economy from effects of the virus.

Smotrich: 'Tracking device won't threaten personal privacy'

Smotrich stressed the tracking device would not constitute a "Big Brother"-type mechanism.

Watch: Disinfection of the Knesset for the inauguration

Anti-coronavirus measures taken in preparation for the inauguration of the 23rd Knesset tomorrow.

Waqf announces closure of al-Asqa Mosque

Islamic Authority announced closing of al-Asqa to prayers, large outside plaza remains open to worshippers.

Italy, Jerusalem stands with you

Old City walls lit with colors of Italian flag in show of solidarity with Italian people over coronavirus crisis.

'Corona wedding' at leading religious-Zionist yeshiva

The bride and groom did not give up on the wedding ceremony and held it in the courtyard of the Jerusalem Mercaz Harav Yeshiva.

Mayor of Teaneck, NJ calls on all residents to self-quarantine

Bergen County Jewish schools closed, New Jersey government considering statewide curfew amid coronavirus outbreak.

Iran: Two Jews have died of the coronavirus

The Tehran High Court has imposed a ban on community weddings and ceremonies.

Number of coronavirus cases rises to 213

Over 2,500 medical personnel in isolation in case of possible coronavirus infection.

Bennett: Caring, responsibility the cure for coronavirus

Defense Minister says Israeli government does not know how many actual cases of coronavirus infection there are.

Netanyahu convenes expert panel on coronavirus measures

The PM convened a panel on ways of curtailing the spread of the coronavirus.

Making Aliyah during the coronavirus pandemic

These are uncertain times. The Jewish Agency for Israel is here to guide you through your Aliyah during the coronavirus pandemic.

Medical students to double number of coronavirus samplers

700 medical students in clinical phase of their studies to join 800 Magen David Adom paramedics in taking coronavirus samples across Israel.

Netanyahu, advisers tested for coronavirus

Prime minister undergoes coronavirus test despite not displaying any symptoms under new guidelines.

Sharp increase in credit card transactions despite caronavirus

Significant rise in online transactions over the weekend despite coronavirus fears.

63% of Israelis support helping PA deal with coronavirus

Survey finds greater support for aiding PA with coronavirus crisis among men, elder, and secular Israelis.

5,000 shekel fines for violating isolation orders

Government approves fines for people who break quarantine, introduces measures to prevent spread of coronavirus in prisons.