Coronavirus

Night lockdown will not be imposed on Hanukkah after all

Due to 'legal difficulties' in imposing nightly lockdown, cabinet meeting postponed; traffic restrictions remain unclear.

FDA: Pfizer coronavirus vaccine 94% effective

US Food and Drug Administration expected to approve Pfizer vaccine for the coronavirus this week.

Prof. Gamzu won't wait, will be vaccinated first

Former Coronavirus Czar requests permission to begin vaccinating staff at Ichilov Hospital after British authorities approve Pfizer vaccine.

South Korea not rushing with COVID vaccinations

As Western nations prepare mass immunization programs, South Korea says it wants to wait and see what side effects vaccines may have.

Report: Israel not waiting for FDA approval to use COVID vaccine

Hospital officials say Israel Health Ministry has cleared Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for use - even though FDA has yet to give approval.

Experts slam plan for nightly curfews: 'This is a new low'

Health officials rip government over plan to impose nightly curfews. 'The expert consensus is that this decision doesn't make sense.'

Britain begins coronavirus vaccinations

First dose of coronavirus vaccination administered in the UK, as Britain launches mass-vaccination efforts.

1,837 new coronavirus cases reported

Death toll rises to 2,924, with 315 coronavirus patients in serious condition.

Government to vote today on night curfews during Hanukkah

Coronavirus Cabinet calls to impose nightly curfews during Hanukkah as the first of a series of new measures to curb third wave of the virus

Hamas receives coronavirus test kits from WHO

Gaza "health ministry" says it received 19,500 kits from the WHO but they are only enough for eight days.

Likud MK tests positive for COVID-19

MK David Bitan says he feels good and is experiencing only mild symptoms. His adviser was also found to be positive for coronavirus.

Huckabee: 'Hypocrite politicians don't believe in lockdowns'

Fox News' Mike Huckabee slams politicians for breaking rules they imposed on citizens who've had to miss work, keep kids home from school.

Hanukkah night lockdown starting Wednesday

Government seeks to prevent greater coronavirus outbreak over 8-day Hanukkah holiday by closing businesses at night.

First vaccines to arrive in Israel on Thursday

United Cargo will fly from Chicago about 100,000 packages on converted planes to carry vaccines in required cold.

NSC proposes night lockdown over Hanukkah

National Security Council calls for 3-step plan to reduce morbidity rates ending in a full lockdown in January if numbers continue to rise.

Netanyahu seeks 'firm, non-populist' COVID Cabinet decision

Netanyahu attacks appointment of judges, 'Public understands serious reforms need to be made in this system; it cannot continue.'

Museum in Israel to hold a coronavirus exhibition

Haifa museum opens exhibit featuring art inspired by COVID pandemic.

'Next year, our lives will return to normal'

Coronavirus vaccine will be universally available by mid-2021, says Trump's Health Secretary, with all restrictions ending next year.

28% of new immigrants unemployed amid coronavirus pandemic

New immigrants in Israel face significantly hired levels of unemployment during coronavirus crisis than other Israelis.

Coronavirus Cabinet expected to impose new restrictions

Health Ministry pushing for greater restrictions on public activity, warning of third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Giuliani hospitalized after positive COVID-19 test

Source confirms Trump's attorney admitted to Georgetown University Hospital. No details on his condition.

Rudy Giuliani tests positive for the coronavirus

Former NYC mayor tests positive for the coronavirus, days after his son tested positive.

Third Wave of Pandemic

Netanyahu: I won't hesitate to impose new restrictions

'Israel is entering a third wave of the coronavirus,' Prime Minister warns. 'We have to lower the infection rate. We've shown we can do it.'

Coronavirus Czar: 'Israel is in the midst of a new outbreak'

Health Ministry calls on government to close schools and businesses in areas with high infection rates.

Bennett urges government to back plan to avoid 3rd lockdown

MK Naftali Bennett calls on Coronavirus Cabinet to avoid third lockdown by adopting his plan.

Netanyahu: 'Steep and alarming increase in morbidity'

PM says Corona Cabinet will meet today to discuss steps to be taken ahead of Hanukkah.

Dogs to be deployed to sniff out Covid at Australian airports

Researcher says dogs could eventually be used for initial Covid screening instead of other tests.

Common Sense Model physician blasts Health Ministry announcement

Dr. Shmuel Rochberger: 'Hundreds of doctors have warned since beginning of outbreak that lockdowns are useless and only increase mortality.'

Britain to roll out COVID-19 vaccine this week

Britain to roll out Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday.

Bennett: Here's how a third lockdown can be averted

Former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett: These are the actions that Israeli government must urgently take to avoid need for third lockdown.

Health Ministry warns: Third lockdown after Hanukkah

Ministry officials say there will be no Hanukkah lockdown, but recommend to be with nuclear family only. Another lockdown is then expected.

Story revealed about Rabbi Lau's Bar Mitzvah

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau conversation with students of ORT Maalot yeshiva forced to give up bar mitzvah because of COVID-19 fear.

Who stands behind the 'Professionals' party?

Party expected to declare in advance support for candidate receiving most votes in upcoming elections, not ruling out support for Netanyahu.

Israel to get 6 million doses of COVID vaccine from Moderna

Israel expands purchase of coronavirus vaccine from Modera to six million doses - enough to vaccinate three million people.

104-year-old WWII veteran beats coronavirus infection

Despite being in high-risk age group, 104-year-old Alabama man survives coronavirus infection.

Nurses share stories from the coronavirus surge

Nurses who treated Corona patients and saw death with their own eyes, tell of the difficult days they went through.

Cyprus waives negative COVID test result for vaccinated tourists

WHO has also indicated it may support a policy of "vaccine passports."

Dr. Fauci apologizes for saying UK vaccine approval was rushed

Fauci had accused UK's FDA-equivalent of "joining the marathon in the last mile."

As death toll rises, Sweden's confidence in government drops

Various regulations already in place, but PM insists his government "does not believe in total lockdown."

Watch: 4 arrested at Jewish engagement party in Antwerp

Antwerp police arrest four people during 'L'Chaim' at Jewish-owned jewelry store celebrating engagement

'I expect a lot of opposition to coronavirus vaccines'

Sheba hospital associate director admits that we know nothing of long-term effects of vaccine

Iran surpasses one million COVID-19 cases

The Islamic Republic recorded 49,348 COVID-19 deaths and 1,003,494 infections as of Thursday.

US tops 14 million coronavirus cases

According to Johns Hopkins University, the US has had a total of 14,102,562 coronavirus infections with at least 275,729 deaths.

Why our brains struggle to make sense of COVID-19 risks

Dr. Gaurav Suri, a neuroscientist at San Francisco State University, explains how habits can help make the risks of the virus less abstract.

'Hard to tell how elimination will affect Iran situation'

President-elect to CNN: I'll be happy to get a coronavirus vaccine and will get it publicly.

Netanyahu: We need unity - not division

The PM says country needs unity at a time of national emergency, praises coronavirus effort, calls out Gantz's hypocrisy.

Bar owner who declared 'autonomous zone:' I was left no choice

Co-owner of popular NY bar says he's bucking coronavirus directives & keeping his business open under the current guidelines.

Gaza imposes full lockdown after latest COVID surge

The 'Interior Ministry' of Gaza authorized a complete lockdown every Friday and Saturday of the coming month.

4 million vaccine doses on their way to Israel

Israel considering approving Pfizer coronavirus vaccine before the FDA, doses may begin arriving next week.

Bennett to MDA: 'Thank you on behalf of the citizens of Israel'

Bennett visited MDA's national hotline center - 'This year all Israeli citizens realized MDA's importance.'

Health Min: Rise in morbidity means new restrictions needed

Health Ministry Director General  Prof. Hezi Levi says a Hanukkah lockdown is being considered amidst rising number of COVID-19 cases.

What is the 'PCR test'?

Dr. Thomas Cowan: 'You cannot use a surrogate test to prove anything, and that is what is happening with these tests.'

UK: Do Not Resuscitate adults with learning disabilities

'Scientific support for sterilization, racial hygiene, brain biopsies of marginalized persons, those with epilepsy or learning disabilities'

COVID-19:

Explosive Question & Answer session with Dr. Simone Gold

America's Frontline Doctors Founder Dr. Simone Gold addresses Pastor Rob McCoy's congregation about 'scientific disinformation'.

Common Sense Model professor:

'COVID-19 management's wrong; learn from the haredim'

'Common Sense Model' to treat COVID proponent Prof. Motti Gerlic explains where health system erred, suggesting alternative.

3 former US Presidents agree to be vaccinated on camera

Obama, Bush, Clinton all want to promote public confidence in vaccine safety

Elderly to be vaccinated by February

Director general of the Ministry of Health believes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will be the first one to arrive in Israel.

US tops 100,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations

Meanwhile, the US has reported 196,000 new cases of COVID-19 and 2,733 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Man dies after possibly contracting COVID-19 twice

74-year-old man dies from coronavirus 3 months after he was believed to have recovered from the disease.

Rabbi at Beit El Yeshiva: COVID denial is 'running from reality'

Rabbi Moshe Cohen: "Don't be a wise guy. There are people whose job it is to think about what needs to be done."