Coronavirus

'Violation of the restrictions is costing us'

Coronavirus czar Prof. Gamzu: I get attacked a lot but I am committed to professional truth.

Shas MK diagnosed with coronavirus

MK Moshe Arbel tests positive for coronavirus. He was last in the Knesset on September 16.

Bill Gates: We didn’t do a good job

“Even today, people don’t get their results in 24 hours", Gates said, "It’s outrageous that we still have that.”

Coronavirus death toll hits 1,236

30 deaths reported over the weekend. Number of patients in serious condition rises to 643, with nearly 1,300 coronavirus hospitalizations.

Coronavirus Cabinet expected to impose new lockdown restrictions

Ministers to vote on plan to impose even tighter lockdown, cutting back on permits for workers to leave their homes during lockdown.

'We will consider closing synagogues on Yom Kippur'

Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch says possibility of closing synagogues on Yom Kippur if the pandemic continues to rage is considered.

Guatemalan President tests positive for coronavirus

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei tests positive for new coronavirus, but says he feels well.

Moderna to produce 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

The company continues to expect to make 500 million to 1 billion doses of the vaccine in 2021.

Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims leave Ukraine border

Pilgrims begin to turn back after being barred from Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

IDF forces to be deployed in 30 localities

Defense Minister holds situational assessment ahead of closure of the Alon headquarters before the holidays.

Senior doctors warn: Israel on way to becoming Italy

Officials warn public does not understand how serious the coronavirus situation is, hospitals on verge of being overwhelmed.

US-Israel conference on civil society response to Covid-19

'Latet' hosts unique and groundbreaking virtual conference with prominent American and Israeli leaders

Bennett: Whoever doesn't wear a mask is stupid and selfish

Former Defense Minister: Wearing a face mask can reduce the viral load a person receives by up to 95%.

Did senior officials ignore the guidelines?

Report: Senior officials in the PM's Office did not go into isolation upon their return to Israel from the ceremony in the US.

Coronavirus lockdown to begin at 2:00 p.m.

7,000 police officers and soldiers will be deployed across the country to enforce the restrictions.

Worldwide coronavirus cases top 30 million

The coronavirus death toll is now at 943,086 and the number of cases has ballooned to 30,000,062.

Portable COVID-19 test gets FDA approval

The test was developed by medical equipment startup Visby Medical, which was founded by an Israeli entrepreneur.

Netanyahu: The lockdown is becoming a joke

PM scolds Coronavirus Czar: 'Did we imprison people in their homes for no benefit? What will we tell the citizens afterwards?'

MDA tests 152,864 people for coronavirus in 1 week

Number of Israelis tested by Magen David Adom for coronavirus surpasses 1.4 million.

Coronavirus Czar: We ended first lockdown too quickly

'Israel has the highest infection rate on earth,' says Prof. Ronni Gamzu, claiming there is no alternative to second lockdown.

Netanyahu considering imposing even harsher lockdown

PM consults with Coronavirus Czar and top health officials as he considers imposing even greater restrictions in upcoming lockdown.

Shana Tova from PM Netanyahu and Israeli pop star Noa Kirel

Prime Minister teams up with pop star Noa Kirel in video calling on children to obey the coronavirus guidelines 'for a happy new year.'

Twitter suspends Chinese virologist; Chinese hackers charged

NTD News: Trump: Virus vaccine to be free to all; Study shows Biden budget to add $2T to deficit; 5 Chinese charged in global hacking effort

Lockdown violence?

Women conquer Mars, men crouch outside Venus

Despite the data, systemic treatment in cases of violence between spouses refers to women automatically as victims of violence. Opinion

Reporter sues Australian police for false arrest, assault

Rebel Media's Avi Yemini: 'Suddenly, a police commander walked up to me, jabbed me in the chest, and ordered his troops to arrest me.'

Israeli doctors, scientists to hold anti-lockdown demonstration

'Doctors and scientists demand halt to closure, the decision of which to impose is based on zero transparent information to the public.'

Trump: COVID-19 vaccine could be distributed as early as October

Trump: We’re very close to that vaccine as you know and I think much closer than I think most people want to say.

Trump: One White House staff member tested positive for COVID-19

US President responds to reports that White House staff members tested positive for coronavirus, says only one staff member tested positive.

Coronavirus in Israel: 5,510 new cases

The number of coronavirus cases continue to soar at an alarming rate. 549 cases are in serious condition and 140 of them are on respirators.

White House staffers test COVID-19 positive after peace deal

Multiple members of White House staff test positive for coronavirus one day after signing of Abraham Accords.

The reason for the High Holidays lockdown

Coronavirus National Information and Knowledge Center report shows increased morbidity across the Israeli population.

Supreme Court petition against lockdown submitted

Letter of warning sent to Prime Minister, Health Minister, Attorney General before petition submitted to Supreme Court against lockdown.

After resigning, Litzman calls on haredim to take to the streets

United Torah Judaism chief who resigned from government calls on haredim to protest upcoming holiday lockdown.

'This lockdown is a mistake and a disaster'

'The doctors are telling you to stop,' says Opposition Leader Yair Lapid. 'None of this is being done professionally, it isn't planned out.'

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Protesters speak out before being attacked by Melbourne police

Avi Yemini covers Melbourne anti-lockdown protests.

Cafeteria of Jerusalem hospital to be used as coronavirus ward

Pres. Rivlin holds meeting with hospital directors, says their efforts 'teach us many lessons.'

Coronavirus whistleblower speaks out about possible COVID origin

Dr. Li-Meng Yan joins Tucker Carlson with insight on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

Gov't votes to close schools as new infections rise to 5,523

1,153 coronavirus patients hospitalized with 535 in serious condition as death toll reaches 1,147. Gov't orders schools to close Thursday.

Health Ministry updates list of 'green' countries

Health Ministry turns some 'green' countries red, adds other countries to 'green' list in their place.

NY yeshiva closes after 13 students infected with coronavirus

Yeshiva in Queens, New York shut down after more than a dozen students test positive for the coronavirus.

534 coronavirus cases in serious condition, 134 on respirators

To date, 1,147 people have died in Israel from coronavirus, eight of them since Monday at midnight.

How to Keep Your Business Running During the Pandemic

We are living in unprecedented times, and it can be difficult to keep a business afloat during a pandemic.

Young doctor explains why he’s against forced COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine should not be mandatory, and getting people to take it 'serves certain special interests,' physician tells LifeSiteNews.

CBP seizes 500,000 fake masks from China

Sheriff: Stop fanning ‘flames of hatred’; Also: Trump warns Iran.

Half of world's students still not back in school

"This is nothing short of a global education emergency," said UNICEF's executive director.

Minister Peretz intervenes:

Problem of yeshiva students solved

Demand by Minister Rabbi Rafi Peretz accepted: Post H.S.and hesder yeshiva students may stay in yeshiva until Yom Kippur, then return home.

Gantz: COVID-19 will be here through end of 2021

Alternate prime minister warns coronavirus crisis will not be resolved quickly even if a vaccine is developed.

Netanyahu considering closing schools tomorrow

PM holds consultations from Washington after Coronavirus Czar asks to close educational institutions beginning tomorrow instead of Friday.

Channeling our inner Rabbi Amnon

While we uttered 'who by plague' our entire lives on Rosh Hashana, we can say almost none of us truly understood the meaning of those words.

Trump: We will have a vaccine 'in a matter of weeks'

US President tells Fox News he sped up "the process with the FDA" to develop a coronavirus vaccine as fast as possible,

Is Israeli COVID-19 vaccine approaching?

Research institute: 'Safety measures and security mechanisms to ensure it isn't extremely dangerous, but there could be surprises.'

Holiday Closure:

'Lockdowns don't reduce deaths - they just delay them'

Doctors urge Netanyahu to cancel lockdown as immunology expert warns that lockdown won't be able to reduce number of coronavirus deaths.

Will Israelis be allow to purchase Four Species during lockdown?

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri lauds plan to lockdown for second time this year, presents plan to allow purchase of 4 Species for Sukkot

Haredi MK: 'No intentional persecution'

'Haredi public was disciplined during the first wave, government didn't look deeply into things,' MK Yakov Asher says.

Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue to be closed for the High Holidays

For the first time since it was opened more than 60 years ago, Jerusalem's Great Synagogue to be closed for the High Holidays.

'Gov't imposed second lockdown because they're completely lost'

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid blasts government's decision to impose new lockdown, says Netanyahu has 'no intention' of talking peace with PA

Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market to remain open during lockdown

Jerusalem mayor announces largest market in region will remain open during lockdown, praises change of policy.

How will buses and trains operate during lockdown?

Buses, trains, to operate at 50% capacity, during limited hours.

Rabbis call to move up end of Daylight Saving Time

'Moving clocks back will make praying outside easier for those fasting on Yom Kippur,' Tzohar rabbi says.

Israel hits new record:

Nearly 5,000 coronavirus cases diagnosed in one day

Number of active coronavirus cases jumps to over 40,600, as nearly 5,000 new cases are diagnosed in a single day.