Coronavirus

JFNA cancels in-person event due to COVID

The umbrella group had planned to combine online and in-person events, but cancelled the latter due to the pandemic.

'Most of the infections are returnees from Turkey'

Coronavirus Cordinator for Arab society: Returnees from Turkey are the most prominent source of coronavirus infection.

US to require foreign travelers to be vaccinated

Biden administration developing plan that would require most international travelers entering the US to be fully vaccinated.

'Bennett is managing the crisis in an exceptional manner'

Foreign Minister responds to report that he had not taken part in Coronavirus Cabinet's meetings: I don't need to be there.

US rejects WHO appeal on booster shots

US rejects WHO's appeal for moratorium on COVID-19 booster shots and for rich countries to focus on supplying poorer nations.

In France, the anti-vax cause is being hijacked for Jew-hatred

Simon Wiesenthal Centre pens letter to French Interior Minister, demanding extreme-right YouTube channel be closed down.

Nearly 450 hospitalized coronavirus patients

Health Ministry reports: Second consecutive day with over 3,000 new coronavirus cases.

PM Bennett: We want to keep Israel open

Israeli Prime Minister says he wants Israel to remain open - 'but not if hospitals are forced to turn patients away.'

World Org of Synagogues: Prepare ground for outside prayer

With children aged 12 and below now asked to provide negative Corona results, synagogues are preparing to return to outside services.

Return to lockdown imminent as infections spike continues?

As Israel enforces new restrictions following an increase in COVID cases, the country may be headed for yet another lockdown.

'Israel shouldn't have relied only on the vaccine'

Former Health Min. Director General says Israel shouldn't have relied only on the vaccine while emphasizing its 'outstanding' contribution.

FDA could give full approval for Pfizer vaccine by September

Officials say FDA is aiming to give full approval for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by early September.

Cabinet decides: Masks to be required at outdoor gatherings

Masks at outdoor gatherings, 50% of public sector employees to work from home: Here is the full list of Israel's new COVID-19 restrictions.

Wuhan to test entire population after 1st cases in over a year

With just 7 new infections in a city of 11 million, officials announced the entire population would be tested for COVID.

Pfizer funding Israeli research - but not on their vaccines

Researchers who led serological study which tipped the scale in favor of a third dose of vaccines received funding from Pfizer, report says.

New restrictions and travel bans set to be enforced

The newest virus wave is gaining speed with at least 3.78% of all tests returning positive results and hospitals reopening Corona units.

Facebook, Broadway join growing list of firms requiring vaccine

Experts say businesses can play a large role swaying unvaccinated Americans to get the shot.

U.S. hits 70% vaccination goal - a month late

With the virus claiming more lives across the nation, nearly 3/4 of Americans aged 18+ have now received at least one dose of the vaccine.

NYC to require vaccination certificates for visitors

De Blasio expected to announce that starting September, those wishing to visit indoors venues will need to present a vaccine certificate.

A Jewish camp in Wisconsin closes early due to COVID-19 outbreak

In Wisconsin, a Jewish summer camp closes days early after several campers are diagnosed with coronavirus.

Watch: Latin America - biggest victim of COVID-19 variants?

Experts say Latin America is fast becoming the new epicenter of the pandemic with over a million virus deaths reported to date.

Health Ministry to push quarantine for vaccinated adults

PM Bennett warns harsher restrictions may be on the way, as Health Ministry pushes return to full Green Pass protocol, limits on gatherings.

Watch: American Imam dubs Biden 'evil,' calls for uprising

Islamic scholar Omar Zaid calls U.S. President Biden a 'mental case, wicked, evil, and selfish.'

PM's mother receives third dose: 'I don't want another lockdown'

Israeli PM accompanies his mother for her third coronavirus vaccine. 'I want to be at my grandson's wedding in October,' she says.

Number of new COVID cases hits 5-month high

3,834 new cases of COVID reported, as infection rate soars. Deaths also on the rise, hitting three-month high.

Expanded Green Pass System?

Israel's Coronavirus Cabinet eyes new COVID restrictions

As number of new infections continues to rise, Coronavirus Cabinet to convene Tuesday to deliberate on new possible restrictions.

Oklahoma GOP chair slammed for likening COVID rules to Holocaust

Republican officials and local Jewish federation condemn Oklahoma GOP chairman for comparing COVID restrictions to the Holocaust.

Germany to offer COVID-19 booster shots

Germany will start offering COVID-19 booster shots in September, make it easier for 12-to-17-year-olds to get a vaccine.

Iran records single-day record of new COVID-19 cases

Iran reports more than 37,000 new cases of coronavirus, the country's single-day record so far in the pandemic.

Fauci: People who got COVID should still get vaccinated

Biden’s chief medical adviser comments on “breakthrough infections”, in which people who are fully vaccinated contract COVID-19.

Louisiana reinstates indoor mask mandate

Order will require all individuals 5 years of age and up to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.

Bennett's warning to the ministers

Prime Minister Bennett made a gloomy prediction to the ministers regarding the uptick in cases of COVID-19 in Israel.

Officials expected to recommend outdoor mask mandate

Health Ministry officials are expected to recommend to Coronavirus Cabinet that masks be worn at gatherings with more than 20 people.

Senator Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19

The Senator says that he is symptomatic and will be entering a ten-day quarantine.

Toronto yeshiva suing Ontario gov for COVID-related safety funds

Lawsuit argues Toronto Cheder and other private schools were unfairly treated when Ontario only gave federal COVID funds to public schools.

USA: 70% of adults received at least one vaccine dose

White House COVID-19 Data Director: "Let's continue working to get more eligible vaccinated!"

Israeli health officials: Reason for concern

Director General of the Ministry of Health said morbidity continues to rise and additional restrictions are under consideration.

Will Obama's birthday bash turn into 'mass contagion event?'

The former president is planning a mass event on an island resort but fears of mass infections abound as the Delta variant goes unchecked.

State Comptroller: 'Lack of enforcement hurts pandemic efforts'

'Government must not make do with reinstating mask mandate, Green Pass - it must enforce its decisions,' State Comptroller Englman says.

2,114 new COVID cases as infection rate dips

Number of seriously ill COVID patients continues to inch upwards, while infection rate dips following sudden spike.

Coronavirus vaccines may split classes in two

'Classes may be split in two - those children who are vaccinated, and those who are unvaccinated,' teacher warns.

'Positive response to third dose of coronavirus vaccine'

'Among the seriously ill patients the number of vaccinated is lower,' senior Clalit official Eli Cohen says.

Number of intubated COVID-19 patients doubled in 3rd wave

Number of intubated patients doubled during third wave of pandemic, Health Min. official says.

Expert: Alpha variant may have caused number of deaths to double

'British variant causes illness 30-40% worse than the original virus,' says Health Ministry's Prof. Yaron Niv.

Holiday Lockdown?

Senior Israeli health official warns of possible fourth lockdown

'Everyone knows that if we don't get things under control, we're heading for a lockdown,' says senior health official.

Fauci: I don't think we're going to see lockdowns

Top US expert on infectious diseases rules out a return to lockdowns, despite the rise in number of coronavirus cases.

Britain to offer COVID booster shots next month

Britain to offer booster vaccines against COVID-19 to 32 million citizens starting early next month.

Study: Do recovered COVID patients need to get the vaccine?

New US study finds natural infection to COVID provides robust long-term immunity, with vaccination providing no added benefit.

MDA to give 3rd dose of COVID vaccine at Israeli nursing homes

MDA launches mass vaccination campaign for seniors at Israeli nursing homes.

'Arm & a leg' - Israeli hotels taking advantage of restrictions

With restrictions on travel overseas in flux, hotels in Israel are charging 'astronomical' prices - leaving tourists little choice.

White House rules out lockdown as Delta picks up steam

According to new findings, the Delta strain of COVID-19 is more infectious than the common cold.

Anti-vaxxer: 'People are dying like flies, go get vaccinated'

Ofer, hospitalized with coronavirus and in the ICU, begs everyone to get vaccinated. 'They're out after two days, I get worse each second.'

Coronavirus in Israel: 201 serious cases, 31 intubated

PM Bennett announces new policy: Lockdown only when hospitals are on the cusp of being overwhelmed.

Bennett speaks to Fauci amid spread of Delta variant

Bennett after speaking to top US infectious disease expert: The only way to face COVID is by working together.

Should a Covid-19 vaccine be a condition for Aliyah?

What is the right thing to do when there are so many conflicting expert opinions/studies regarding taking the vaccine against the virus?

Broadway theatres announce vaccine requirement

Audiences, performers, stage crews and theatre staff will be required to be vaccinated, guests will also have to wear masks inside theatres.

Israel begins mass vaccination campaign for third dose

Prime Minister Bennett, President Herzog kick off campaign for 3rd dose of COVID vaccine. Netanyahu to be among first to receive 3rd dose.

Netanyahu: The government wasted precious time

Opposition leader blasts the government over the delay in bringing COVID-19 vaccines to Israel.

Most Israelis believe government is mishandling the COVID crisis

Poll finds majority of the public thinks the government is poorly handling the COVID-19 crisis.

WHO: Delta variant has led to 'surge' in outbreaks in MidEast

World Health Organization says Delta variant has triggered a fourth wave in the Middle East.