Coronavirus

Disney lays off 28,000 amid coronavirus pandemic

Disney laying off 28,000 people in the United States as pandemic hammers its parks and resorts business.

Health Minister warns:

No way around it, a properly built sukkah is a closed space

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana, Acting Police Superintendent Moti Cohen tour Tel Aviv.

Council of Sages: Prayers only in open space

Shas Movement Council of Sages instruction: 'All prayers should be held in open spaces, and no prayers should be held indoors at all.'

Famed Israeli actor hospitalized with coronavirus

Yehuda Barkan, considered one of the greatest actors in Israel, was taken to Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem after contracting COVID-19.

Grim milestone:

Number of patients in serious condition passes 800

Number of COVID-19 patients in serious condition surpasses point at which officials warned health system could collapse.

Netanyahu: Closure will take at least a month, maybe much longer

PM clarifies closure not expected to end after Simchat Torah: 'Goals, indicators will be set; they will dictate how long it lasts.'

Leftist protester disparages IDF soldier: 'I'll embarrass you'

Leftist operative furious that soldier was sent to stand at police checkpoint; 'You with the red beret, aren't you ashamed?' IDF deplores.

Coronavirus carrier coughs at police checkpoint

Bnei Brak coronavirus carrier questioned at checkpoint and admitted being carrier; he was fined for breach of isolation and sent home.

'We'll know by the end of the week if the lockdown is effective'

'We're all paying a price in this lockdown,' says Israel's Deputy Health Minister. 'This week we'll see if it is having an effect'

'COVID-19 is dangerous for everyone, act responsibly'

Chief of shadow coronavirus cabinet claims everyone infected with the coronavirus will die or suffer serious long-term illness.

'Nothing will happen if we pause protests for a few weeks'

'It wasn't easy to pray outdoors on Yom Kippur, but it can be done - and restricting protests can and should be done too."

Israel surpasses the US in daily coronavirus deaths per capita

Coronavirus is spreading faster and wider than ever before - no one is immune.

Planning to visit New York? Factor in a fortnight's quarantine

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo has applied a two-week isolation requirement for all visitors to the state, excepting just 31 countries.

Cuomo says COVID-19 cases up in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods

Rate of positive coronavirus tests is ticking up in New York says governor Andrew Cuomo.

Flashback:

'Weapons of mass disruption': Novel neuroweapons

Center for Global Security Research sponsored talk 'Brain Science from Bench to Battlefield: The Realities – and Risks – of Neuroweapons'

Trump announces expansion in US coronavirus testing capability

Trump: 'In a short period of time, my administration has built the most advanced testing system in the world.'

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Presidential advisor Dr. Scott Atlas explains T-cell immunity

Presidential advisor explains T-cell immunity, saying evidence suggests T-cell immunity is why fewer people are susceptible to COVID-19.

Live: Trump to discuss coronavirus testing in US

President Trump gives an update on the nation's coronavirus testing strategy.

'We have to release patients to make room for new ones'

Head of coronavirus department at Ichilov Medical Center says occupancy is at 95%, hospital seeking to send patients to hotels to make room.

Netanyahu answers questions: 'I prayed outside'

PM takes questions from citizens on Facebook, says if all Israelis obey health rules Israel will defeat the coronavirus.

33 COVID-19 deaths over Yom Kippur

Death toll from coronavirus now just below 1,500, 763 patients are in serious condition and 208 are on ventilators.

Jerusalem: COVID-19 patient found in synagogue

Man with confirmed case of coronavirus fined after violating home isolation order and going to synagogue before Yom Kippur.

Global COVID-19 death toll tops 1 million

New York sees highest number of COVID-19 infections since June. Analyst warns of 'explosion,' rising death toll in the US in coming months.

PM: Israel must brace for 1,500 patients in serious condition

Prime Minister warns Israel could see doubling of number of coronavirus patients in serious condition in the coming days.

United Hatzalah to care for patients at coronavirus hotels

Emergency first responder group to provide volunteers to care for patients being treated at coronavirus hotels during Yom Kippur fast.

Netanyahu to chief rabbis: I appreciate your efforts

PM speaks with chief rabbis ahead of Yom Kippur. "Wear masks, maintain distance and pray in open area."

Gamzu: I ask forgiveness from Israeli citizens

Coronavirus Czar asks for special forgiveness from the haredi community ahead of Yom Kippur.

No release from active duty for combat soldiers starting Tuesday

Chief of Staff suspends releases of combat soldiers and soldiers in training courses. "We must act with full force to curb morbidity."

Watch: Disinfecting synagogues before Yom Kippur

IPM company disinfects synagogues to allow worshippers to pray indoors on Yom Kippur.

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Dr Zelenko - Bombshell interview coming soon

Coming in this weeks edition of the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper! Bombshell interview that you're not going to want to miss!

Rivlin: Light memorial candle for Covid victims

"To those dear ones, over one thousand victims, I decided to dedicate a prayer and to light a candle in their memory," president says.

Health Minister: I'll pray in a small minyan with a mask

Minister Edelstein calls on public to obey health instructions during Yom Kippur fast.

Decreased air pollution amid coronavirus

Significant drop in air pollution levels recorded over summer months due to decreased activity during coronavirus pandemic.

Health Ministry worried about Yom Kippur COVID-19 spike

According to Health Ministry, current lockdown will have to be extended by at least 1-2 weeks to flatten curve of new infections.

Journalist Yinon Magal tests positive for COVID-19

"I have coronavirus. I am fortunate in that my fever is almost gone and I feel much better."

New York registers more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day

This marks the first time since June 5 the state has seen a daily number that high.

Justice Minister asserts haredim are to blame for COVID-19

Avi Nissenkorn: Reason for coronavirus is something that started in the haredi and Arab population, but is now in the entire country.

Death toll from coronavirus in Israel rises to 1,441

Ministry of Health says that the number of cases in serious condition has risen to 728 and that the death toll has reached 1,441.

Watch: U.S. surpasses 7 million, states relax restrictions

With more than 7 million infections in the U.S. Florida is lifting restrictions and New York is making outdoor dining a permanent fixture

Rabbi Amar issues Yom Kippur coronavirus ruling

Rishon LeZion and Rabbi of Jerusalem Rabbi Shlomo Amar instructs patients over age of 65 with symptoms to eat normally on Yom Kippur.

Professor Dolores Cahill: 'Positive test may mean common cold'

University College Dublin (UCD) professor promises to 'debunk the narrative' of COVID-19.

Lockdown:

Netanyahu: 'Mistakes were made along the way'

Prime Minister defends decision to carry out full lockdown; decries 'populist decisions in Knesset to repeal restrictions.'

Supreme Court rejects scientists' petition against lockdown

Judges rule 'petition’s underlying infrastructure no longer relevant,' referring to claims of inflated data, bias, lack of transparency.

'We will not repeat the mistakes of the past'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: We will lift the lockdown slowly. We will not repeat the mistakes of opening everything all at once.

WHO official: Global death toll could reach 2 million

World Health Organization official warns the global COVID-19 death toll could double to 2 million before successful vaccine is used.

Israel bans most outbound air travel

Travelers who already purchased plane tickets will be allowed to leave Israel - but all other departures banned. Return flights to continue.

NYC vows to crack down on coronavirus in Orthodox neighborhoods

New York authorities threatening drastic enforcement measures in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods after Yom Kippur.

Gantz: We won't let government ban demonstrations

Defense Minister vows Blue and White will prevent government from using emergency powers to ban demonstrations during pandemic.

Opposition MKs block bill to limit protests and public prayers

With just hours left until tighter lockdown goes into effect, Knesset deadlocked over Likud's bid to limit protests and prayers.

Record-breaking 7,527 new coronavirus diagnoses in 24 hours

Number of positive tests hits record high of 12.8% as death toll climbs to 1,378, with 669 coronavirus patients in serious condition.

Jewish parents in NY urged not to test their children for COVID

Messages circulating in social media groups urge parents of children at Jewish schools in NYC not to have their kids tested for coronavirus.

Trump admin. taps Hasidic singer to raise coronavirus awareness

Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer drafted by Trump administration to increase awareness of coronavirus pandemic in haredi community.

Laws for Yom Kippur 5781 during the covid pandemic

Summary of the laws that pertain to the holiest and most solemn day of the Jewish year with additions in light of the covid pandemic.

Widow of coronavirus victim gives birth to son

Widow of 38-year-old David Oberlander, who died from coronavirus about a month ago, gives birth to their sixth son.

The pandemic reveals what has become of humanity

It is not only about lockdowns and the severity of the covid pandemic, it is about our ability to cope compared to the past. Op-ed

'We are on the brink of disaster, stop blaming each other'

Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett: Nothing will happen to democracy if there are no huge demonstrations for two weeks. Wake up.

Netanyahu: We're at the height of a war

Prime Minister issues statement ahead of announcement of more severe lockdown from tomorrow amid rising coronavirus cases and fatalities.

Lapid: Netanyahu, not COVID, responsible for lockdown

Opposition leader says government's failure to plan properly has led to current crisis which has resulted in the current lockdown.

Gantz: We are fighting for our lives

Defense Minister calls on public to obey new lockdown restrictions, including on prayers and demonstrations.

Does lockdown especially now ironically reflect a grim justice?

That the government has played politics with corona nobody will argue.