Coronavirus

'One of the cops gave me a punch and knocked me to the floor'

Yitzhak Polak, bride's brother who was filmed bleeding in violent dispersal of last night's wedding in Givat Zeev, tells his point of view.

Ben Gurion Airport prepares to open skies

After government approval, Ben Gurion Airport ready to accept travelers leaving country. Returns from red states must enter full isolation.

Minister Gila Gamliel infected three members of her staff

Details of epidemiological investigation show that Environmental Protection Minister infected three staff members with coronavirus.

France imposes nighttime curfew due to coronavirus surge

French President Emmanuel Macron orders nighttime curfew for Paris and eight other cities to contain spread of COVID-19.

First Lady reveals: Our son had COVID-19 too

Melania Trump reveals that her son Barron also had COVID-19, but showed no symptoms and has since tested negative.

Israel to reopen skies - but how many will take the risk?

El Al likely to reopen skies next week with flights to US, European destinations.

Watch: Coronavirus cases reach record highs in the U.S.

CBN reported that 34 states saw increases in virus infections.

PM: We will open the skies, bring more economic aid

Netanyahu releases video discussing success of the current lockdown, exit strategy.

'Over 1/3 of new coronavirus cases are haredim'

Health Ministry officials brief haredi media on why health officials currently oppose reopening yeshivas.

Watch: 2/3 major models predict Trump win, China bans US flags

NTD News reports some Chinese residents are standing up to regime despite anti-American propaganda.

Haredim protest in Borough Park: 'De Blasio won't even face us'

Members of Jewish community of Borough Park, NY, protested against orders to close down the city 2 days prior to end of Sukkot.

Coronavirus in Europe: 23 of 27 EU states are 'red'

Not a single EU member state is "green" and only four are "amber."

Israeli Health Minister:

'We're not suffering for nothing, the stats are getting better'

Minister Yuli Edelstein expresses optimism over decline in coronavirus infection rates, but warns 'Not everyone is adhering to the rules.'

Permanent hearing loss reported as a result of Covid infection

So far, this is the only such case described by doctors, in a 45-year-old asthmatic from the UK.

American Satmar community hard-hit by coronavirus

30 people from Kiryas Yoel are currently hospitalized, with 9 in critical condition.

Bnei Brak records 62% drop in new coronavirus cases

The number of those recovering is now double the number of new cases.

ISA to use 'digital means' to track Covid-19 carriers' relatives

A pilot program will check into relatives of carriers who are suspected of lying about their contacts prior to diagnosis.

Australia:

Andrews government's hotel quarantine story ‘gets murkier’

Sky News tells story of how Andrews government went it alone using not much more than private security guards to run hotel quarantine.

What You Need To Know

How Has COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted the Construction Industry?

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the Israeli economy was booming.

ZAKA chief: Healthy people are succumbing within just days

"Is this really just a political debate?" asks Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, "or are we simply facing a reality?"

Haredi leaders: Schools to remain closed pending govt decision

Haredi leaders met with senior government officials to formulate an outline for resumption of studies.

The 'big lie' of the coronavirus

How effective are masks in keeping safe against the coronavirus? Is the virus easier to prevent rather than to cure?

Germany committed to sharing COVID vaccine with Israel

German government reportedly commits to provide Israel with option of procuring AstroZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Trump: I felt like Superman

Trump holds rally in Pennsylvania, says he “felt like Superman” after his experimental COVID-19 treatment.

Minister attends wedding in violation of guidelines

Minister of Religious Services Yaakov Avitan attends wedding attended by more than 60 people, when rules state that only 20 can attend.

Netherlands announces partial lockdown

New restrictions include closure of bars, cafes and restaurants and mandatory non-medical face masks.

Weddings with up to 20 people will be permitted

Following campaign led by MK Ayelet Shaked, the 1,000-meter limit on participation in wedding will be removed.

After the holidays but not back to 'normal'

As a result of the lockdown, things have hardly returned to normal in Israel, as schools remain shuttered and businesses are closed.

Eli Lilly pauses coronavirus drug trial for safety reasons

Lilly's combination antibody treatment is similar to the protocol President Trump received.

Netanyahu, Gantz agree: Lockdown to be extended until Sunday

Lockdown to remain in effect until midnight on Sunday. Cabinet may decide to ease restrictions on Thursday if morbidity data improves.

Journalist's father expresses 'horror and disgust' at attacks

Yitzchok Kornbluh, father of journalist who alerted police of prayer gathering: His agenda was to alert authorities, prevent further deaths.

Dutch woman believed to be first to die from COVID reinfection

89-year-old woman undergoing cancer treatment believed to be first person to die after getting COVID-19 twice.

Over 3,000 new coronavirus cases diagnosed yesterday

Death toll rises to 2,040 as number of daily coronavirus cases remains above level at which lockdown can be lifted.

Bennett expected to be released from hospital tomorrow

Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett, hospitalized at Sheba Hospital following neck pain: 'It went well. I'll be released tomorrow please G-d.'.

Resignation of Prof. Moti Ravid

Doctors at Maayanei Hayeshua threaten to resign

Resignation of Prof. Moti Ravid as Medical Director causes stir among doctors who demanded management return him to position

Decisions on easing closure - only on Thursday

Coronavirus cabinet convenes, but decisions regarding practical easing of closure will not be made today, given fear of Sukkot morbidity.

MK Betzalel Smotrich:

'Shall we then go with Yair Lapid? Are you mad?'

Smotrich on Lapid no-confidence vote supported by his party members: 'Meretz also voted for our no-confidence motion, where Bennett is PM.'

Israel-UAE flights 'delayed to January'

Direct flights between Israel and the United Arab Emirates pushed off amid ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

Hebrew U research: Children under 10 don't spread coronavirus

Researchers & Education Minister call for younger age group to resume studies in first stage of emergence from lockdown.

Lockdown likely to be eased next week - except in 'red cities'

Israel's Coronavirus Czar to push for keeping full lockdown in place in areas with high infection rates, easing lockdown elsewhere.

MK Hendel proposes alternate lockdown exit strategy

His outline focuses on differential regulations depending on rates of contagion as well as stricter enforcement and harsher penalties.

'We need to rethink hospitalizing so many coronavirus patients'

"Haredim have improvised a home-care system; we should be funding doctors and nurses to do the same."

Hadassah hospital: Claim we treated Belzer Rebbe is fake news

Haaretz correspondent had alleged that Hadassah set up special ICU in Rebbe's home when he contracted coronavirus.

Coronavirus infection rate continues to decline

Percentage of positive tests continues to fall, number of serious patients also declining as government mulls gradual end to lockdown.

Leading Rabbi: Be more extreme than health authorities

Rabbi Asher Weiss publishes letter calling for extreme measures to stop the coronavirus, even beyond those mandated by government

Corona-Cabinet to deliberate today on reopening of kindergartens

Health Ministry backs plan to reopen kindergartens and preschools next week, despite PM's opposition.

'Elections are bad, but the current government is worse'

"There's nothing worse than a government that doesn't serve its citizens," says Yamina MK.

Ongoing arson attacks on haredi-owned stores in Arad

Local residents allege the attacks are the result of incitement against the haredi community, blaming them for spreading coronavirus.

WHO chief: Herd immunity is 'unethical'

Head of World Health Organization warns against allowing the new coronavirus to spread in the hope of achieving so-called herd immunity.

Tel Aviv store owner shuts down, distributes merchandise

Shoe store owner in Tel Aviv shuts down following difficulties due to pandemic.

Johnson & Johnson pauses study of COVID-19 vaccine

Study of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine paused due to unexplained illness in a study participant.

PA reports 10 new deaths from coronavirus

455 people have died since the start of the outbreak. 395 new cases were diagnosed in the last 24 hours.

Trump's Indian 'worshipper' dies over his COVID-19 illness

Indian man who worshipped US President and was reportedly depressed after hearing he contracted COVID-19, dies of cardiac arrest.

Trump tests negative for COVID-19 on consecutive days

Trump's physician confirms he has tested negative for coronavirus on consecutive days.

Zelenko tell-all:

'Mortality dropped 8-fold with use of those two drugs'

Yale Professor Harvey Risch and Dr. Vladimir Zelenko challenge assumptions of health officials with science, facts, and evidence.

22-year-old woman dies from COVID-19 1 month after giving birth

New mother with no background illness succumbs to coronavirus after giving birth.

Storm in Knesset plenum:

Eichler presents pictures of children beaten in demonstrations

MK Yisrael Eichler accuses ministers of sending police to harm haredi children in demonstrations, waving pictures of wounded demonstrators.

BLM protests VS religious freedom: 'The God of WOKENESS'

Sky News host James Morrow calls the global wave of 'wokeness' a 'false heretical reigion', blames NY of backing anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Coronavirus death toll crosses 2,000

Number of new daily infections continues to fall as death toll continues to rise.

China may investigate Google, Pastor fighting $220,000 in fines

NTD reported that a California-based church is fighting coronavirus fines, China considering probe into Google.