Coronavirus

Austria announces new coronavirus restrictions

Austria to shut down schools and non-essential shops in a bid to contain the second wave of COVID-19.

Ministry of Health: We will oppose all the relief measures

Senior Ministry of Health officials decide that the coronavirus situation necessitates postponing planned relief for at least another week.

Trump vs. Cuomo: We won't be delivering the vaccine to NY

"Vaccine will be available to the general population by April", Trump said in a briefeing, "with the exception of places like New York"

Watch: Mass MAGA rally in Washington, D.C.

Fox News reported that thousands of Trump supporters protesting election results in America's capital.

Elon Musk takes 4 COVID-19 tests: 'Something bogus going on'

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer tests COVID-19 positive twice, then negative twice, all on same day.

US gov't to provide vaccine to all citizens

Standing alongside Pres Trump, Gen. Gustave said the country had plans to ensure every citizen received a coronavirus vaccine.

Watch: Trump provides update on 'Operation Warp Speed'

Watch as President Trump provides update on COVID-19 vaccine efforts.

Reason for hope: What we know about Pfizer's vaccine

With promising news of a vaccine from drug company Pfizer, what could pandemic response look like in 2021?

Pamphlet urges religious public not to use coronavirus vaccine

Shabbat newsletters distributed across Israel include mysterious 16-page pamphlet which claims coronavirus vaccine is for population control

Israel signs deal for 8 million doses of coronavirus vaccine

'This is a great day for Israel.' PM, Health Minister tout deal with Pfizer securing millions of doses of coronavirus vaccine for Israel.

817 new infections, as coronavirus infection rate ticks upwards

Death toll tops 2,700, with 303 patients in serious condition, 551 patients hospitalized.

Study: COVID fatality rate has dropped 30% since spring

University of Washington study shows 0.9% fatality rate in April dropping to 0.6% now.

Get ready for the 'post-COVID syndrome'

The Economist’s health policy editor speaks to patients, clinicians and researchers about the long term influence of the COVID era.

Contract with Pfizer to be signed, vaccine to arrive in 2021

Edelstein announced signing of contract for the purchase of a coronavirus vaccine tomorrow.

Gamzu: 'The key to success was open dialogue with public'

The outgoing Coronavirus 'Czar', Prof. Ronni Gamzu, held a press conference to mark the end of his appointment.

Netanyahu: We will receive COVID-19 vaccine in January

PM tells Coronavirus Cabinet Pfizer vaccines will arrive in Israel the same time as the rest of the world.

Italy's hospitals on verge of collapse

Doctors' federation calling on government to impose nationwide lockdown as cases mount.

Night curfew? 'Stop pulling rabbits out of hats'

Public Health Physicians Assoc Chair seeks public involvement in COVID struggle: 'Prevent gatherings by joint action within neighborhood.'

Pfizer CEO sold 62% of stock on day of vaccine announcement

Pfizer explains that the sale went through due to system set up in August that sells shares once they hit a certain threshold.

PMO: 'Significant progress' toward agreement on Pfizer vaccine

Netanyahu speaks Thursday morning with Pfizer CEO after already speaking with him on Wednesday.

Health Minister: Night curfew being seriously discussed

Health Minister refers to measures being considered, cools vax enthusiasm: 'Significant amount of vaccines won't reach Israel this year.'

President deprived of pre-election vaccine boost

Imagine if Pfizer would have announced positive results for its vaccine one week earlier, before the election and not after. Opinion.

Assessment: New coronavirus czar plans third lockdown

Prof Nachman Ash becomes the new corona czar in coming days. His associates assess: 'He believes there is no escape from third lockdown.'

Watch: Hikind spoofs Cuomo's handling of pandemic in new 'book'

Former New York Assemblyman publishes new book spoofing Gov. Cuomo’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic...but what's in it?

Constitution Cmte. approves 'Tourism Islands' law

Law allowing opening of economy in Eilat, Dead Sea area to be put forward to the Knesset tonight.

PM: We agreed on purchase of Pfizer COVID vaccine

Netanyahu says he talked with Pfizer CEO and agreed on purchase of COVID vaccine hailed for reported 90% efficacy.

Israeli innovation leads the way with Covid-19 technology

The Israeli innovation ecosystem has given birth to a unique environment, within which the Israeli entrepreneur flourishes and thrives.

Is Trudeau planning 'COVID internment camps' for Canadians?

Rebel News say Canadian PM planning 'internment camps', not clear who will meet conditions to be placed there.

Gantz to Netanyahu: Convene Coronavirus Cabinet now

Defense minister criticizes PM for delay in implementation of COVID-19 decisions such as increased fines.

Vaccine Cold War: Russia claims 92% efficacy rate for Sputnik V

Just days after Pfizer announced its preliminary results, Russian Direct Investment Fund presented its own set of data.

'Government needs to say when normal life will return’

NSW Labor MP Chris Minns says the government needs to treat Australians like adults and be clear about when life will go back to normal.

Moshe Feiglin warns against forced vaccination

Former MK: 'If forced vaccination is required, why not enact coercive kidney donation law as well?'

Pfizer vaccine won’t be magic bullet for COVID-19, expert warns

Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet says vaccine being tested by Pfizer won't eradicate the coronavirus, urges caution on claim it's 90% effective

New research into blood cells spells hope for COVID patients

Shaare Zedek & Sight Diagnostics working to identify early deterioration in COVID patients, for swifter, more effective treatment.

663 new infections, 2,683 coronavirus deaths in Israel

Just 1.6% of those tested found to be carrying coronavirus, with 8,105 active cases known in Israel.

Watch: Ichilov professor expresses optimism regarding vaccine

Arutz Sheva speaks with Prof. Daniel Shepshelovich about the prospects for developing a functional coronavirus vaccine.

Former Health Ministry director: No COVID vaccine this winter

Bar Siman Tov says country is already preparing for regular winter diseases plus coronavirus.

Despite pandemic, Argentina to double kosher meat output in 2021

Israeli rabbis arrive in Argentina to boost kosher meat production - despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

US records 201,961 cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours

Total cases in the US stand at 10,238,243, with a total of 239,588 deaths.

First publication: Procedure for yeshiva exploration week

High Yeshivot Associations and Hesder Association today publishes for first time procedure for holding 'Yeshiva Week' in various yeshivas.

306 COVID-19 patients in critical condition, 134 on ventilator

Number of severe and ventilated patients continues to decline also today. Number of active COVID-19 carriers is 8,066.

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'Netanyahu's "accordion" method is crushing business in Israel'

Yamina Chairman sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu after he boasted of 'accordion method' to deal with COVID-19.

Israeli physicians, scientists send The Guardian protest letter

Dr. Uri Gavish tells Arutz Sheva UK paper attempts 'smear-by-association, using deceptive title' to report doctor criticizing lockdown.

Study: Many coronavirus patients develop mental illness

1 in 5 people diagnosed with coronavirus develop a form of mental illness such as depression within 90 days, new study finds.

Israel and countries of the world join forces to fight Covid-19

PM Netanyahu participated in video conference of world leaders hosted by Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.

Health Ministry expected to recommend mandatory vaccine law

Medical law expert: Law forcing citizens to immunize 'constitutes fatal violation of basic rights and freedoms of the individual.'

Brooklyn rabbi accused of child molestation dies of COVID-19

Joel Kolko, a 74-year-old former teacher at Brooklyn Jewish school who was accused of abusing students, dies of coronavirus infection.

Trial of Chinese COVID vaccine halted due to 'adverse incident'

Brazilian trial halted after a volunteer dies; authorities claim the death was unrelated.

Omissions in Pfizer's '90% effective' vaccine study?

Critics say that trial failed to test for asymptomatic cases and that declarations of 'ending the pandemic' are grossly premature.

710 new cases of coronavirus reported, 322 in serious condition

Number of active cases falls to 8,082, with 560 patients hospitalized.

Mark Levin: "Phony Joe Biden"

Levin slams Biden following Covid-19 press conference. "Joe Biden is truly an ambulance chaser. He had nothing to do with the vaccine"

Report alleges minimal oversight of yeshiva 'capsule' system

Gov't denies allegations that thousands of students have not been tested for coronavirus.

Cuomo reduces restrictions on Brooklyn Jewish neighborhoods

New York's governor rolls back some restrictions imposed on predominantly Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn, as coronavirus rates fall.

Ukrainian President 'feels good' after COVID-19 diagnosis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tests positive for coronavirus, will self-isolate.

'The people of Israel must thank Donald Trump'

Yamina MK on Biden's victory: The alliance between the US and Israel is stronger than anyone who lives in the White House or in Balfour.

Ministry of Health: China a green country, Denmark a red country

Ministry of Health updates list of countries from which Israelis will not be able to return without being required to go into isolation.

3 die after dozens infected with COVID-19 at wedding

Former Shin Bet deputy director among those who died after attending wedding where coronavirus was spread.

Get tested to enter the lottery

Health Ministry, Israel Lotto launch daily lotteries for people who get tested for coronavirus with prizes of up to NIS 10,000.

Pfizer denies Trump admin aid amid rumors they delayed vaccine

Pfizer tells NYT they were 'never part of Warp Speed' after Trump Admin announces success, as rumors emerge they delayed until post-election

WATCH: Anti-lockdown protesters clash with police in UK

RT provided footage of anti-lockdown activists clashing with police in Manchester & Liverpool after the gov't announced a nat'l shutdown.