Coronavirus

Man fined for attempting to prevent Health ministry inspection

A man was fined NIS 5,000 for attempting to prevent Health Ministry inspectors from carrying out isolation check.

Netanyahu announces closure of schools, universities

PM calls for national unity emergency government following announcement of national school closures.

Ministry of Health bans weddings with over 100 participants

The order banning meetings of over 100 people will also include weddings, bar mitzvahs, and funerals.

Bennett: Establish emergency govt. led by Netanyahu now

Defense Minister: Coronavirus does not care about political opinions. Unity now - arguments later.

6-month-old infant contracts coronavirus

Number of Israelis diagnosed with the coronavirus rises to 109.

Watch: Disinfecting Ben Gurion Airport

Airports Authority crews clean buses, airport entry corridors for coronavirus.

Liberman calls for unity government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman changes post-election strategy in response to coronavirus outbreak.

Virtual immigration fair in wake of coronavirus

Nefesh B’Nefesh to launch “Virtual” Mega Aliyah Event instead of event set to take place on March 15th in New Jersey.

Synagogues to be closed, Rabbis will pray at home

The Rabbinical Council of Bergen County of Teaneck NJ published the following letter with unprecedented rulings in wake of coronavirus

Report: Israeli schools to shut down

National Security Council supports complete closure of Israel's schools. Netanyahu likely to go along with the Council's recommendation.

All schools may be cancelled over coronavirus

PM Netanyahu meets with Education Ministry officials to discuss possibility of completely closing education system.

Hadassah:

Temperature checks and questionnaire for those entering hospital

Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem continues preventive measures against entry of people infected with coronavirus into hospital compound.

COVID-19:

Sheba Medical Center doctor contracts coronavirus

Whoever came into contact with doctor immediately dispatched to preventive home isolation. Patients treated by physician to be updated.

EU attacks President Trump's travel ban

Presidents of European Commission and European Council: U.S. travel ban was taken unilaterally and without consultation

MDA's advanced tech against the Coronavirus

Magen David Adom presents large call center tent, 'Team App' for Health Ministry doctors, and 'My MDA' app.

Chief Rabbi: 'Health Ministry guidelines obligatory'

Chief Rabbi Lau issues specific prevention guidelines for maintaining Jewish communal and personal life.

PA TV preacher:

Coronavirus 'is one of Almighty Allah’s soldiers'

PA television preacher calls coronavirus disease 'one of Almighty Allah’s soldiers… against those who attack His believers.'

Interior Minister calls for national emergency government

Interior Minister asks: 'How can Gantz be allowed to handle this war? He wouldn't know the first thing to do.'

Corona restrictions: Guidelines for synagogues

Following ban on gatherings of over 100 people, World Organization of Orthodox Synagogues publishes updated guidelines.

Business school dean discusses US supply chain vulnerabilities

Former Congressman, Liberty University School of Business Dean David Brat discusses US supply chain vulnerabilities in fascinating interview

Number of verified coronavirus cases in Israel reaches 100

91 of verified patients hospitalized, 1 on the way. 5 not hospitalized, 3 have recovered and been released. 2 patients in serious condition.

The medicine of solitude

Will mass quarantines slow the spread of coronavirus?

All of Italy is on lockdown. Experts expect to see more quarantines across the globe.

Iranian Vice President contracts coronavirus

Iranian senior Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri becomes latest high-ranking official to contract COVID-19.

Bennett decides: The closure on Gaza will continue

Defense Minister announces measures taken by the defense establishment to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

NBA suspends season due to coronavirus

National Basketball Association announces that season is suspended until further notice after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19.

Western Wall to remain open indefinitely

Wilson's Arch prayer hall to be limited to 100 worshipers at a time.

PLO official: Coronavirus being exploited for terrorism

Hanan Ashrawi accuses Israel of providing "protection to settlers who terrorize Palestinians".

Condition of coronavirus patient at Ichilov worsens

Coronavirus patient whose requests for a test for the virus were rejected is now listed in serious condition.

US Capitol to cease public tours

US Capitol will cease all public tours through at least the end of March.

US to suspend travel from Europe

Trump announces all travel from Europe will be suspended for 30 days as of Friday at midnight.

Coronavirus: China's war on the truth

Italy orders closure of shops amid coronavirus outbreak

Italian Prime Minister orders all shops closed except for supermarkets, food stores and chemists.

Coronavirus and the Jewish problem

Number of coronavirus infections in Israel up to 97

Among new patients are residents of central and southern Israel who visited Austria, Spain, France, the UK and Germany.

Wife of ambulance driver with coronavirus faces death threats

Family receives hate messages from individuals claiming to have contracted coronavirus from ambulance driver.

Prison guard contracts coronavirus

82 Israelis have now been diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Netanyahu: No gatherings of 100 or more people

PM Netanyahu, Health Minister Litzman issue new directives in efforts to contain coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus officially declared a pandemic

World Health Organization officially declares coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.

'We'll put 10 billion into helping Israel deal with coronavirus'

PM Netanyahu promises to invest in helping Israel's economy and healthcare system weather coronavirus. 'We're in a good situation.'

EU to mobilize economic, health care, response to coronavirus

EU will take stock of protective equipment and respiratory devices, ensure funds available for companies in need, statement says.

Head of Yeshivat Makor Chaim infected with coronavirus

Rabbi Dov Singer was diagnosed with coronavirus and is doing well, those who came in contact with him must self-quarantine.

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air suspends Italy, Israel flights

Wizz Air cancels flights after Italy declares lockdown and Israel announces quarantine for travelers.

'Closure of borders will have a dramatic significance'

Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services Minister says closure of Israel's borders will have long-term effects.

Economy Minister: This is a very serious crisis

Economy and Industry Minister Eli Cohen discusses economic crisis stemming from spread of coronavirus.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 30

PA reports new case of coronavirus in Bethlehem, bringing the total number of cases to 30.

British health minister tests positive for coronavirus

British MP Nadine Dorries, a minister in the health department, tests positive for coronavirus, is in self-isolation.

29 coronavirus cases recorded at New York Jewish school

Administrators at SAR Academy say they know of 29 confirmed cases of coronavirus, including faculty, students and staff.

Israel shedding light on coronavirus?

Gil Hoffman reflects on the impact of the coronavirus on the State of Israel and its politics.

First case of coronavirus recorded in Turkey

Male Turkish citizen tests positive for coronavirus after returning from Europe.

Two residents of Samaria town diagnosed with coronavirus

Group of residents from community of Leshem enter isolation after returning from skiing in Austria. Two of them diagnosed with COVID-19.

Coronavirus outbreak:

9-year-old and IDF soldier among those infected

Number of coronavirus cases in Israel rises to 70, including an IDF officer and a nine-year-old boy from Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu: Israeli economy doing fine despite coronavirus

PM convenes discussion on economic impact of the coronavirus, says Israel not in danger of running out of supplies and food.

Search and Rescue Unit Commander urges Diaspora Jews to Aliyah

Israel Dog Unit Commander Yekutiel Ben Yakov urges all Jews to come home to Israel now.

New coronavirus restrictions

Health Ministry bans gatherings of over 2,000 people, discourages visits to hospitals, nursing homes by non-patients.

Italy in total lockdown until April as coronavirus spreads

Italy's prime minister locks down entire nation of 60 million people after over 400 die from coronavirus.

UK-based Islamic scholar:

'Coronavirus outbreak in Iran is Divine punishment for Shi'ites'

Prolific Islamic writer: 'Spread of virus in Iran is divine punishment for Shi'ite accusations against Aisha.'

Pilots could lose licenses as a result of coronavirus

Israeli Pilots Union warns decreased air traffic could cause pilots to not fly enough to keep their licenses.

Ben Gurion Airport train to close to returning fliers

Only airport employees and people flying domestically to be allowed to enter train station at Ben Gurion Airport.

Dutch PM tells public not to shake hands, then shakes hand

Dutch Prime Minister held a press conference to tell people in the Netherlands not to shake hands due to the coronavirus