Coronavirus

IDF Chief of Staff in coronavirus isolation

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi enters isolation after being exposed to citizen who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Dr. Nicole Saphier: 'I don't think the virus has a curfew'

Physician and Fox News contributor talks to Daily Caller about Gov. Andrew Cuomo 'flip-flopping' on COVID-19 vaccine.

13 million dead minks for nothing - Denmark admits it was wrong

Mutant COVID strain that panicked the world has died out, Danish Health Ministry reports. Too late for the Danish mink industry...

COVID 'overreaction' in South Australia 'is rubbish'

Sky News host Paul Murray: 'Alas, they are playing you for fools.'

Large study shows mask-wearing 'not statistically significant'

Almost 5,000 people participated in randomized study. 1.8% of mask-wearers contracted COVID vs. 2.1% of control group.

New coronavirus czar sets conditions for lockdown

Prof. Nachman Ash supports a lockdown as soon as the daily number of cases reaches 2,000 and its removal when it is at 500.

New York public schools to close amid COVID-19 surge

Meanwhile, the US has surpassed 250,000 deaths from COVID-19.

Netanyahu: This is the beginning of the end of the coronavirus

PM delivers optimistic message to the nation following deals to secure millions of doses of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.

'Admit your mistakes, says thinnest-skinned politician ever'

Fox News' Tucker Carlson says NY Gov. wants everyone to admit their 'mistakes' dealing with COVID-19, but refuses to take responsibility.

Watch: Antifa activists clash with anti-lockdown protesters

Ruptly posted footage of Antifa activists trying to shut down anti-lockdown protest in Frankfurt, Germany with country partially shut down.

'Israel has no vaccine strategy and will see shortages'

Meirav Arlosoroff, senior columnist at The Marker, tells Arutz Sheva Israel made too few deals with companies for vaccines.

'Let's be true to facts', COVID-19 'affects 80 years or older'

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says last year, between 900 to 1,200 people died of flu in Australia, 'yet we did not lockdown country.'

Pfizer: Coronavirus vaccine effectiveness estimate raised to 95%

After competing vaccine from Moderna estimated to be 94.5% effective, Pfizer updates its own estimate to 95%.

Tel Aviv ranked among most expensive cities in the world

Survey also compares costs of around 140 products, with alcohol & tobacco jumping in price during the COVID era.

FDA approves rapid home COVID-19 test

Food and Drug Administration issues emergency use authorization for coronavirus test which provides results within 30 minutes.

Making the most out of the pandemic

Aki Avni talks about finding inspiration during a pandemic, the craft of acting and expressing your political views in Israel.

Oldest Republican Senator tests positive for COVID-19

87-year-old Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he is in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus and is feeling good.

Poll: Likud - 29 seats, Yamina - 22

Channel 13 News poll shows about 1/4 of Israelis say they won't agree to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

'Since the wedding, father's condition started to improve'

COVID-19-ill father whose son's wedding took place under window of room where he was hospitalized in very serious condition, released home.

'Fool's errand':

Israeli physician responds to viral face mask video

'No great science shows masks prevent spread or infection. In many countries, masks were worn religiously and COVID spikes happened anyway.'

COVID surge in Sweden, 'It's going to get worse' says PM

As the number daily infections hit new highs, Sweden announces stricter regulations, but won't consider full lockdown.

Education Minister: Next school year will start without COVID

Minister Yoav Galant visited Beit El, where he distributed free computers to schoolchildren.

Lockdown restrictions unlikely to be eased again in near future

Senior government sources fear that the slight rise in infection rates could spiral out of control if further restrictions are removed.

Health Minister unveils reopening of tourism sector in Eilat

'Finally, tourism has resumed in Israel.' Minister Yuli Edelstein marks reopening of Eilat's tourism sector, as pandemic continues.

MK Naftali Bennett: Israel deserves to be properly governed

"The problem isn't what the PM calls me in private - it's that no one is governing the country."

861 new coronavirus infections, death toll rises to 2,735

Percentage of tests returning positive falls for first time in a week. 313 patients in serious condition, including 135 on respirators.

'More people may die if Trump doesn't coordinate transition'

Biden warns that Trump's unwillingness to accept outcome of 2020 election could hamper his ability to distribute a coronavirus vaccine.

Who will receive the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Ministry of Health formulating a plan to prioritize those who most need the coronavirus vaccines when they arrive in Israel.

WHO Dir. Gen: A vaccine on its own will not end the pandemic

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: "A vaccine will complement the other tools we have, not replace them."

Polls show majority of Americans support 'Mask Mandate'

The Hill reported that according to a new poll, 75% of registered voters in the US support a law mandating mask-wearing during CV-19 crisis.

MK Naftali Bennett:

'Do not fall into illusions, government should go'

MK Naftali Bennett unmoved by Netanyahu remarks about obtaining vaccines. 'Government should go home. It led Israel to terrible situation.'

Study:

'Even military-enforced extreme lockdown can’t stop COVID-19'

New England Journal of Medicine: Extreme quarantine plus frequent testing, isolation among military recruits did nothing to stop COVID-19.

Netanyahu: We will also buy vaccines from Russia

PM says he spoke with Vladimir Putin about purchasing Russian vaccine in addition to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines.

Agreed: 5th-6th grades back to school next week

PM and DM agreed return to school to take place next Tuesday only in 'green' localities.

Moderna official: Israel to be amongst first to receive vaccine

Official at pharmaceutical company with vaccine with 94.5% success rate says Israel at top of list of countries to receive vaccine.

Netanyahu: We will get vaccines from as many sources as possible

PM praises announcement that Moderna coronavirus vaccine has 94.5% success rate.

Israeli Police: 'Masks making it harder to identify suspects'

Micky Rosenfeld, Spokesperson for the Israel Police, says tactics are changing amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Get t

Gantz:

'If Netanyahu doesn't come to his senses, Knesset will disperse'

Defense Minister: 'We'll support opening grades 1-6 and 11-12 and opening trade in open spaces in green spaces next to green islands.'

Who's responsible for COVID vaccine damage? Not manufacturers

Israel submitted to dictates of vaccine manufacturers, absolving them of responsibility in event of adverse effects.

Lapid to Netanyahu: Why are you lying about vaccine

Yesh Atid leader says PM is lying about arrival of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine in January.

Moderna: Our coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective

US company which has signed deal to supply Israel with coronavirus vaccine claims effectiveness rate higher than Pfizer's vaccine.

Jerusalem yeshiva students donate antibodies

After a majority of students at Yeshivas Itri in Jerusalem infected with the coronavirus, students now donate antibodies en masse.

Coronavirus Committee chief calls for reopening schools

After gov't fails to reach decision on schools, Coronavirus Committee chief pushes for resuming studies. 'Kids have been at home for months'

613 new coronavirus cases, as infection rate continues to rise

Coronavirus positivity rate continues to rise, as government mulls new restrictions.

Iranian opposition leader tests positive for COVID-19

Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife, who have been under house arrest since 2011, test positive for coronavirus and are in good condition.

Fauci: We're not going to get a national lockdown

Top US infectious disease expert rules out national lockdown, but says local measures could be imposed if COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

US surpasses 11 million coronavirus cases

The United States has surpassed 11 million coronavirus cases with more than 246,000 deaths.

British PM meets MP who tested positive for COVID-19

British Prime Minister self-isolating after meeting MP who later tested positive for COVID-19. He is not showing symptoms.

Austrian Chancellor speaks to Netanyahu about COVID-19

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says he and Israeli PM "had a good call" on how to best cope with second wave of COVID-19.

PM mulls new restrictions as cabinet fails to reach agreement

Coronavirus Cabinet deadlocked over curfew plan, prompting PM to call on National Security Council to draw up alternative restrictions.

Will the 'Green Island' initiative resuscitate Eilat?

Arutz Sheva speaks with Shabtai Shay, General Manager of the Eilat Hotel Association, to find out what the new program means for his city.

Haredim are facing 'outbreak of hatred', says President Rivlin

Israeli president warns of anti-haredi incitement during coronavirus pandemic.

Life will return to normal by end of 2021 says vaccine creator

Professsor Sahin, BioNTech's co-founder, warns that it's "absolutely essential that we get a high vaccination rate by next fall."

Elon Musk 'likely' has a moderate case of coronavirus

After slamming coronavirus tests, Tesla CEO Elon Musk concludes he probably has a 'moderate case' of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Cabinet meets to discuss nationwide nighttime curfew

Police are opposed to the plan, pointing out that it will be impossible to enforce.

Daily record for COVID-19 cases in Gaza, lockdown may be imposed

With COVID-19 infections hitting record high yesterday, Hamas mulling imposing full lockdown, nightly curfew to be instituted.

Health Minister condemns leak of details of Pfizer vaccine deal

"This is going to make it more difficult for us to reach deals with other companies," Edelstein fumed.

Dr Yaffa Shir Raz:

Are mandatory face masks for children 'abuse'?

Health Communication Lecturer at IDC Herzliya International School: 'Inability to breathe is most severe form of physical abuse imaginable.'

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Italy: Police remove helmets in solidarity with protesters

Robin Monotti Graziadei: 'When the police and army take the protesters' side, it's Game Over for lockdown.'

Prof. Hezi Levy: 'Pfizer isn't only source of vaccines'

Health Ministry Director mentions contract items 'that were subject of debate; with some of them we did well, with others less so.'