Coronavirus

When will schools reopen?

Prof. Nachman Ash discusses Israel's exit from lockdown, when schools might be able to reopen.

Health Ministry: Number of dead from coronavirus rises to 5,057

Hours before lockdown is set to expire, Israel's Health Ministry reports 6,271 new coronavirus cases, 1,124 patients in serious condition.

NY charity wants vaccines for pantry workers

David Greenfield, head of largest kosher pantry network, says volunteers deserve access to vaccine equal to that of supermarket staff.

COVID death toll in Israel tops 5,000

More than 3.3 million Israelis have received first shot of coronavirus vaccine as infection rate dips.

Ichilov Medical Center:

A cure for COVID?

Tel Aviv hospital's new treatment found to be 95% effective in curing hospitalized coronavirus patients.

Jewish inmate’s COVID death cited in bid to vaccinate prisoners

72-year-old Brooklyn man serving sentence for burglary who died while in jail becomes focal point in bid to get vaccines for inmates.

Johnson & Johnson asks US regulators to approve its vaccine

Unlike the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, Johnson & Johnson's vaccine is a single-dose vaccine.

Lockdown extended, Netanyahu and Gantz trade barbs

Netanyahu attacks Gantz's opposition to extending the lockdown: You are condemning many Israelis to death. Gantz: Shame on you.

Fines raised for flouting guidelines

The Knesset has drastically increased the fines for those opening in defiance of the lockdown.

Unvaccinated soldiers ordered to wear bright vests

Order issued, then rescinded at base of 80th Division ordering soldiers who have not been vaccinated to dress so others know to avoid them.

MK Bitan of Likud returns to Knesset

Knesset colleagues are excited to see their fellow MK has beaten COVID-19

COVID denier begs for help after contracting coronavirus

Prominent member of COVID denier movement who called public health head a 'witch' in moderate-serious condition with the disease.

Netanyahu: The virus is raging, get vaccinated

PM says 80% of new coronavirus cases are from the British mutation in Cabinet meeting to extend lockdown.

Third lockdown caused less economic damage

Financial analyst Dudi Reznik thinks that the economy is has suffered less under this lockdown than the ones before it.

Rivlin to leaders: 'Show us the endgame'

Pres. Reuven Rivlin visits Shamir Medical Center, taking innovative breath test and calling on Israelis to 'be suckers and be healthy.'

AstraZeneca may have vaccine against mutations by autumn

Oxford University professor says process of tweaking vaccine is 'very, very quick,' expects updated vaccine to be ready in October.

Disavowed Chabad of Westborough rabbi answers charges

Rabbi Michoel Green: 'It is a grave departure from Judaic values to engage in such unspeakable behavior.'

Anti-vaxxer rabbi fired by Chabad over social media posts

Continued emphasis on anti-vax rhetoric is in 'direct conflict with the sacred task' for which emissary was appointed, director says.

'We can only succeed together'

Health Ministry campaign targets haredi community, urging precautions alongside protective vaccination.

Health Ministry: 7,385 new coronavirus cases

Positivity rate drops to 8.9% as number of deaths from coronavirus rises to 4,947.

Government to discuss extending lockdown

Blue and White expected to push back against Health Ministry demand to extend lockdown by two more days.

'What will the pandemic deniers say to the heavenly court?'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: How dare people still say that there is no pandemic when the mortality rate in some countries has almost doubled?

Gantz: Netanyahu is playing with human lives

Blue and White chairman blasts Netanyahu after he canceled a cabinet meeting to discuss the coronavirus lockdown.

How A Government Takes Control Over Your Life

Fall-out from the coronavirus pandemic has given governments all over the world, the opportunity to put its citizens under Martial Law.

Third wave: Increase in rate of infection among babies

Number of children diagnosed with COVID-19 balloons from 377 in November to 5,780 in January.

Anti vaxxers scheme to waste vaccine doses

Group of vaccine skeptics call on people to make appointments to receive vaccines, then not show up so the doses are thrown out.

AstraZeneca vaccine cuts transmission of COVID

Study finds AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID vaccine effective at protecting against coronavirus, prevents people from infecting others.

'Only teachers who have been vaccinated should teach in person'

National Council of Coronavirus Experts presents government with options for emerging from lockdown, recommends slow opening.

Rabbi Yuval Asherov continues COVID-19 vaccine discussion

Rabbi Yuval Hacohen Asherov of Ohr Haganuz answers questions asked by followers.

Deputy Health Min:

'Huge mistake to open schools next week'

Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kish warns against taking steps that could increase morbidity rates at this time.

OU, RCA issue guidelines for Purim during pandemic

Healthy individuals advised to attend public Megillah readings if proper masking and social distancing is maintained.

Meet the anti-vaxxer, COVID skeptic party

Dr. Aryeh Avni says that he wants to be Minister of Health, claims he could have saved all those who died of COVID-19

Study: UK's coronavirus vaccine cuts spread of COVID by 2/3

Research by AstraZeneca and Oxford finds that AstraZeneca vaccine cuts transmission of COVID by nearly two-thirds.

Prof. Ash: The British mutation spreads faster and targets youth

The current crisis manager sits down to talk about the current state of the coronavirus crisis and plans for the future.

Ministry of Health expands COVID vaccinations to all ages

Health Ministry Director-General instructs health care providers to offer COVID vaccines to everyone over the age of 16.

7,919 new COVID infections diagnosed in 24 hours

Infection rate remains high despite ongoing lockdown, as death toll hits 4,888.

Jobless claims rise as lockdown continues

Teachers and salespeople have been the hardest hit by COVID-19's economic effects.

Government to rule today on additional lockdown extension

Netanyahu pushing for further extension of lockdown, which is set to expire Friday morning. Gantz opposed to extension, calls for reopening.

Magen Yisrael: Even fully vacinated people must obey guidelines

Dr. Orly Greenfield, head of the vaccination program, discusses the recent progress against COVID-19 and how to move forward.

UK haredi Jews have one of highest COVID rates in the world

64% of London haredim had COVID, nine times more than the UK average of 7%. "Among the highest rate reported anywhere in the world"

PA launches COVID vaccination campaign

PA's vaccination campaign made possible after Israeli transfer of 2,000 doses of Moderna’s vaccine.

Teen awakens from coma with no memory of COVID

Family of British teenager who woke up from coma after being hit by a car before the first lockdown unsure how to explain the past year.

Netanyahu: Goal to vaccinate 90% of people over 50

PM delivers update on fight against COVID pandemic. 'We are in middle of race between the vaccinations and the mutation.'

What You Need To Know

Can Apps Really Help The Fight Against COVID 19?

Whenever we are faced with a problem or a possibility we look to the evolution of technology to help us.

Deputy Health Minister:

'Our fight against COVID mutations will take many years'

Yoav Kish pushes back on Benny Gantz's opposition to further lockdown extensions. 'Gantz has different opinion than Health Ministry experts'

Israel nears five million COVID vaccinations

Over three million Israelis have received first dose of COVID vaccine, with nearly two million having received both doses.

Report: Netanyahu planning additional lockdown extension

Government reportedly to deliberate tomorrow on PM's request for yet another extension of lockdown.

Abbas extends COVID state of emergency

PA chairman extends state of emergency which was imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic by 30 days.

Tibi: Eradicate the pandemic without abusing citizens

Joint List MK criticizes government conduct during coronavirus crisis: This is one big mess.

The deal: Vaccines for Israelis' data

Israel's Pfizer deal drives quick rollout, and privacy worries.

Are our rights violated during the coronavirus period?

Your medical rights & your inalienable rights during the pandemic.

Health Ministry: No vaccine restrictions for pregnant women

Ministry states there is no evidence COVID vaccine can cause harm to pregnant women, continues to recommend pregnant women get vaccinated.

Entire family hospitalized with coronavirus

Mother, 5 children all hospitalized after contracting coronavirus. She and the eldest daughter are in serious condition.

Coronavirus Czar: 4th lockdown not ruled out

Coronavirus Czar Prof. Nachman Ash says another likely unlikely but not impossible, morbidity increasing among young due to mutations.

Teen suffers heart problems days after getting 2nd vaccine dose

19-year-old hospitalized with heart inflammation 5 days after being vaccinated. Doctors say impossible to determine if there is a connection

Deri: Enough wild incitement, lies, hatred of haredim

Shas Chairman says infection coefficient in general sector exceeded 1, while among haredim, it dropped to 0.86. 'Most haredim meticulous.'

Freeze VAT payments for daycares?

Finance Committee to request VAT exemption for those operating daycare centers.

Lockdown Extension:

'If it was up to Finance Ministry, we wouldn't have vaccines'

Health and Finance ministers spar over lockdown exit strategy and claims the lockdown saved 2,000 lives.

'Within 10-20 days every city will want to be green'

Yamina chair MK Naftali Bennett explains his plan for coronavirus management, urging differential plan, removing focus from haredi sector.

Are deliveries to Israel affected by airport closure?

Cargo flights continue, but passenger flights were canceled: Have the changes affected delivery of merchandise to Israel?