Coronavirus

Expert:

'It looks like Chinese Communist Party has bought the WHO'

Gordon Chang tells Simone Gao it seems WHO has been bought by the Chinese Communist Party as their narrative corresponds to President Xi's.

Health Ministry: Mass absence of workers due to Coronavirus

New document recommends Israeli companies take steps to protect employees from infection, warn of decreased workforce due to Coronavirus.

IRGC head: Coronavirus could be a US biological attack

Hossein Salami, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Coronvirus may be the product of the American biological invasion.

Abbas declares state of emergency over coronavirus

PA chairman declares 30-day state of emergency after coronavirus cases reported in Bethlehem.

Nine passengers from 'coronavirus ship' released from hospital

Two Israelis who were aboard the Diamond Princess remain in hospital in Japan and it is unclear when they will be released.

Corona online: Automatic response on 'My MDA App'

MDA app automatically directs caller to the MDA 101 Emergency Call Center, or alternatively, to continue his routine.

Adviser to Iran's FM dies from coronavirus

Hossein Sheikholeslam becomes the third Iranian government figure to die as a result of COVID-19.

New cases of coronavirus reported in Texas and Washington

President Donald Trump says his country is dealing with the coronavirus outbreak better than all other countries.

ANALYSIS: Iran's Corona Disaster

Iran attempting to hide the disaster it faces as the COVID-19 Virus spreads out of control within the Islamic Republic.

Bennett closes Bethlehem over Coronavirus outbreak

Defense Minister bans Israels, PA Arabs from entering, leaving Bethlehem after 7 cases of Coronavirus discovered in the city.

Another Israeli returning from Italy diagnosed with Coronavirus

All Israelis who were on same plane as man who returned from Venice on February 29 asked to enter home isolation.

Coronavirus appears in Poland, March of the Living fate unclear

Schools begin to cancel their participation in April March of the Living after first case of Coronavirus reported in Poland.

No visitors allowed at Knesset inauguration ceremony

Visits to Knesset frozen, disinfection posts to be erected in Israeli parliament amid Coronavirus fears.

16th Israeli contracts Coronavirus

Man believed to be bus driver for group of South Korean tourists contracts Coronavirus.

Monthly visit to Joseph's Tomb cancelled over Coronavirus

Samaria Regional Council chairman: Connecting with our holy sites is important, but health guidelines must be followed.

Rivlin: Health Minister is Chief of Staff against Coronavirus

President visits IDF Central Command, emphasizes importance of preparation against Coronavirus.

Lufthansa halts all flights to Israel over virus restirctions

Airline giant Lufthansa cancels all flights to Israel until March 28 after Israel bars entry to travelers from 5 European nations.

Greece: 21 new Coronavirus cases in group returning from Israel

31 confirmed Coronavirus cases in Greece after large group who traveled to Israel on a bus test positive for the disease.

Coronavirus crisis: IDF soldiers barred from travel abroad

Chief of staff makes series of decisions for maintaining IDF operational fitness, including cancellation of exercises abroad and events.

Quarantined COVID-19 patient says family receiving death threats

Carl Golman opens up about being treated for coronavirus and life under quarantine.

COVID-19:

Chief Rabbi composes special prayer to halt plague

Prayer should be said when Holy Ark is opened on Shabbat, Mondays, and Thursdays when the Torah is read publicly.

Woman diagnosed with coronavirus in US after a week in Israel

Tourist from NY who visited J'lem from February 23-27 diagnosed with the virus. Anyone who was in her proximity asked to enter quarantine.

Nefesh B'Nefesh cancels Mega Event in NJ due to coronavirus

Health concerns surrounding the coronavirus have led the organization to cancel this year’s expo in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Coronavirus comes to the Palestinian Authority

PA media reports that 4 guests at hotel near Bethlehem were found to be carrying the virus. All hotel employees placed in quarantine.

Jewish dating site develops virtual dating over coronavirus

JWed’s virtual dating initiative will offer features including video chat, date scheduler to simulate in-person dates anywhere in world.

PA issues guidelines for coronavirus

PA cabinet instructs residents to avoid crowded gatherings in wake of coronavirus outbreak.

State of emergency in California amid coronavirus outbreak

California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency following first death from coronavirus in the state.

When will a cure for coronavirus be found?

How can computer modeling of the spread of the coronavirus help fight the virus?

Head of Shomron Regional Council to home isolation

Yossi Dagan to remain in isolation his home until this Sunday after returning from France and Belgium.

Coronavirus scare:

700 percent increase in inquiries at MDA call center

MDA clarifies: Call MDA's 101 Emergency Call Center only in cases where coronavirus symptoms exist.

Five relatives of NY Jewish man test positive for coronavirus

Five members of Jewish family from New Rochelle, New York, test positive for COVID-19, bring total number of cases in New York to 11.

US-Israel military exercise halted over Coronavirus scare

JUNIPER COBRA Exercise cancelled following new Health Ministry guidelines on Coronavirus.

Will Coronavirus disrupt inauguration ceremony?

The Knesset inauguration ceremony will not proceed as planned due to concern over Coronavirus.

Watch: Elections summarized- in the shadow of Coronavirus

2NJB Monthly Recap - Coronavirus and Elections in Israel (third time is NOT the charm), Dem Primaries and much, much more!

How would Israel handle a mass outbreak of Coronavirus?

National Emergency Authority examines scenarios in which thousands or tens of thousands of Israelis become infected with Coronavirus.

Arutz Sheva, Yisrael Hayom reporters enter isolation

Arutz Sheva reporter Hezki Baruch, Yisrael Hayom editor-in-chief Boaz Bismuth enter isolation under new guidelines for returnees from Europe

IDF Chief of Staff cancels trip to US over Coronavirus

Government ministries asked to prevent employees from traveling abroad over Coronavirus outbreak.

Health Ministry Coronavirus guidelines

Health Minister: We are in control of Coronavirus situation.

Netanyahu: We are in midst of a global epidemic

Israelis returning from France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Austria to be quarantined for 14 days.

Coronavirus Panic: Overload at MDA Hotline

Israeli citizens instructed to call MDA hotline only if they show symptoms of the Coronavirus.

1,000 El Al employees to lose jobs

Israeli airline announces layoffs, management salary cuts in response to lower air travel due to the Coronavirus.

Thousand soccer fans instructed to self-quarantine

High school students, soccer fans, ordered into quarantine as Health Ministry moves to 'next stage' of coronavirus plan.

New York synagogue halts services due to coronavirus

Coronavirus triggers closures, mass quarantines for New York Jewish community.

Three additional Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus

Ministry of Health announces three new cases of COVID-19 in Israel. A total of 15 Israelis have been diagnosed with the virus to date.

Yeshiva University: Student's parent contracts Coronavirus

Undergraduate student's attorney father contracts Coronavirus in New York. Father in serious condition.

IDF General under quarantine over Coronavirus

Major General Aaron Haliva ordered to enter home isolation after returning from Italy, met with PM Netanyahu before being quarantined.

Coronavirus patient released from the hospital

Man who had been found to be a carrier of the Coronavirus after returning from Italy released from hospital after testing negative twice.

Watch Election Committee open coronavirus isolation ballot boxes

Central Election Committee begins entering names listed on double envelopes. Watch polling booths for quarantined voters.

Syrian gives tree in Israel for bar mitzvah canceled by COVID-19

'To see that there’s a Muslim from Syria who donated a tree in our land, you understand that this is something special, special, special.'

NY Jewish school closed over suspected Coronavirus case

SAR Academy announces 'precautionary closure' over a suspected case of Coronavirus infection in the community.

El Al cancels flights to Cyprus over coronavirus

Israeli airline reduces flights following drop in demand.

Coronavirus: Why haven't countries learned the lesson?

Why America should fear that an epidemic will hurt global growth and weaken financial markets worldwide.

Khamenei advisor dead from Coronavirus

Official death toll in Iran from the Coronavirus rises to 66.

Health Ministry lists places where new COVID-19 patient stayed

Health Ministry publishes route of Israeli Ashdod resident who tested positive for virus.

COVID-19:

Auschwitz museum does not want visitors from affected countries

Auschwitz Memorial and Museum calls on organizers of trips to site to refrain from bringing visitors from countries affected by coronavirus.

US cancels joint military exercise with Israel due to COVID-19

US defense official tells CNN: Military preparing for all coronavirus scenarios, including potential pandemic

Number of Coronavirus cases in Israel rises to 12

2 people recently returned from Italy diagnosed with Coronavirus as 5,000 Israelis in home quarantine over possible contact with patients.

UTJ chairman: Vote against anti-haredi incitement

UTJ's MK Litzman: A strong showing by haredi parties is haredi community's response to incitement against it by MKs Lapid and Liberman

Will Sen. Chris Murphy infect the entire US Senate with COVID-19?

Three additional Israelis infected with coronavirus

Two Israelis who returned from Italy and a third who came in contact with an infected patient ordered into home isolation.