Coronavirus

Watch: Press Sec obliterates media on 'peaceful protests'

Press Sec. McEnany uses the media's argument about 'peaceful protests' to unleash flurry of facts they did not want to be heard.

Report claims Trump downplayed dangers of COVID

Famed journalist Bob Woodward claims in new book that US president knew early on how dangerous COVID-19 but misled the public.

Finance Ministry presents alternative to lockdown

Coronavirus Cabinet to discuss possibility of Rosh Hashannah lockdown tomorrow.

N.Y. businesswoman: New Yorkers fleeing in thousands

NY businesswoman tells One America News Network that over 400,000 residents have left the city since pandemic broke out.

'Every single town would be red if they did enough tests'

Druze mayor of Daliyat Al-Karmel says he's tested a third of residents for coronavirus. "You show me another town with a rate like that."

'Up to 40 thousand could die in Israel if we don't lock down'

Basing his estimate on a 3% fatality rate provided by doctors, Energy Minister Steinitz insists a lockdown is the only reasonable solution.

Australia:

‘Extraordinary revelations’ over pandemic and lockdowns surface

Sky News host Chris Kenny says 'two extraordinary revelations' surfaced when it comes to coronavirus.

Is Israel's coronavirus death count accurate - or inflated?

MK and 120 physicians and scientists call on government to reassess coronavirus death toll, following revelation in Coronavirus Committee.

Anthony Fauci: Asymptomatic transmission never drives outbreaks

'In all the history of respiratory-borne viruses of any type, asymptomatic transmission has never been the driver of outbreaks.'

Night curfew in Bnei Brak - 'The impact is devastating'

As one of the 40 "red" zones to be subjected to night curfew, Bnei Brak's streets are deserted from 7 p.m.

Virtual Jewish day school suspended due to low enrollment

Online Jewish day school founded during coronavirus pandemic suspends operations after only 10 children enroll.

39-year-old Haifa resident succumbs to coronavirus

Unnamed victim was placed on life-support after his lungs collapsed; doctors failed to stabilize his condition.

New hope for Breslov chassidim? Israeli police head to Uman

Israeli government sources say the delegation is flying out at the request of Ukrainian authorities.

AstraZeneca pauses trial of COVID-19 vaccine

AstraZeneca pauses late-stage trial of COVID-19 vaccine after a suspected serious adverse reaction in a study participant.

Viral apathy in Israel

What is going on? Why are Israelis, who were so conscientious about the first lockdown, rebelling against the corona rules? Op-ed.

The government plays politics instead of fighting coronavirus

What will happen during the high holidays, when some are insisting on holding services in synagogues despite the infections?

British PM to announce new restrictions on social gatherings

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to announce tough new lockdown restrictions on social gatherings amid a spike in COVID-19 infections.

Son of former Rabbi of Jerusalem's Old City dies of COVID-19

Rabbi Benaya Nebenzahl, one of the deans of the Chayei Moshe yeshiva in Jerusalem, passes away two months after contracting coronavirus.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 1,040

454 patients are in serious condition, 143 of whom are on ventilators. Death toll rises by 10 over the last day.

Senior Health Ministry officials enter isolation

Health Minister Edelstein, Deputy Minister Yoav Kish, Health Ministry Director, and top ministry officials to also enter isolation.

Education Ministry: Low morbidity rate in education system

Proportion of carriers in education system is only 6.5% of total population, while relative population distribution stands at 26.28%.

Coronavirus coordinator Gamzu enters isolation

Member of Coronavirus task force tests COVID-19 positive; Gamzu and staff members in contact with the staff member to enter isolation.

Naftali Bennett: 'Criminal negligence by Netanyahu government'

Yamina Chairman responds to coronavirus commissar statement that Israel will reach 100,000 tests per day by November.

Gamzu: I understand the frustration, but we must do something

Coronavirus Czar explains decision to impose curfew on 40 red cities.

Health Ministry reports COVID-19 carrier returning from Istanbul

Passengers on flight asked to enter isolation until September 14th.

Jerusalem Mayor:

'Nightly curfews won't stop the virus'

Mayor of Jlem opposes implementation of nightly closures in the city's western neighborhoods, supports curfew in eastern Jerusalem.

Coronavirus outbreak at women’s seminary in Israel

12 students diagnosed with coronavirus at Midreshet Lindenbaum in Jerusalem, sending 125 into mandatory two-week isolation.

Curfew Plan:

Government passes final list of cities to face daily curfews

40 cities and towns across Israel to be placed under curfew every day, starting Tuesday evening.

Coronavirus infection rates spike in NY's Orthodox neighborhoods

Weddings suspected of hastening spread of coronavirus as infection rates spike in Jewish neighborhoods in and around New York.

WHO media briefing on COVID-19

World Health Organization media briefing on coronavirus.

As crisis continues, Jewish groups take holiday prayers outside

Two Orthodox organizations coordinate small, outdoor prayer groups across Israel for the upcoming holiday season.

Coronavirus Czar:

'The holidays in Israel this year won't be like normal holidays'

Ronni Gamzu pushes back on criticism of his handling of the coronavirus, vows to stay on. 'People who mock curfew plan don't understand it.'

Empty chairs commemorate Israel’s coronavirus dead

Memorial in Tel Aviv marks Israel's more than 1,000 coronavirus-related fatalities with empty chairs and names of the dead.

3,392 Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus yesterday

920 coronavirus patients hospitalized, with 463 listed in serious condition and 154 in moderate.

Trump fires back at rivals on coronavirus vaccine

Trump hints coronavirus vaccine will be available before election, accuses Democratic rivals of undermining public confidence in vaccine.

'State officials are the ones confusing the public'

Yesh Atid MK Mickey Levy: The Ministry of Health is unable to provide accurate data on the coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Israel: 2,580 new cases, 1,026 dead

The number of cases continues to rise towards a new daily record. The number of positive tests, however, is relatively low.

Health Minister 'understands all our fundamental rights'

'But what about the rights of a citizen who has diabetes or lung disease?' - Edelstein.

Netanyahu: 'We want to prevent or postpone closure'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks at end of working visit to task force to cut contagion chain in Home Front Command.

Greece opens gates to Israel without restriction

FM: Decision by Greek government to allow Israeli tourism, businessmen without restriction proves strong connection between countries.

UCLA, Stanford study:

'Average 50-64-year-old chances of dying from COVID are 1:19.1M'

New study finds chances of contracting or dying from coronavirus much lower than previously thought.

Ronni Gamzu apologizes: 'I respect and honor Rabbi Kanievsky'

Coronavirus commissar retracts criticism against Rabbi Kanievsky after clarifying the rabbi gave no instruction to stop tests in yeshivas.

Avigdor Liberman calls government COVID-19 decisions 'illegal'

Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman calls for civil uprising against COVID-19 guidelines: 'Conduct oneself in accordance with common sense.'

'The hospitals aren't collapsing, there's no need for lockdowns'

Health experts advise Knesset's Coronavirus Committee against lockdowns, question Health Ministry's warnings of impending catastrophe.

Number of hospitalized coronavirus patients nears 1000

Three coronavirus patients in their 30s and 40s in critical condition. Nearly 450 patients in serious condition, with 1,019 deaths recorded.

Israeli hospitals warn: 'We're on the brink of collapse'

Health officials fear combination of resurgent coronavirus pandemic and seasonal flu could overwhelm hospitals this winter.

'We are also allowed to enjoy Naftali Bennett'

Mayor of Beitar Illit praises former Defense Minister for his handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus cases rising in 22 of the 50 US states

Most of the 22 states where cases are now rising are in the less-populated parts of the Midwest and South.

'The situation isn't nearly as bad as they're making it appear'

"We're finally beginning to deal with the real problems in east Jerusalem and the numbers are starting to decline."

Curfews to be imposed on 40 cities across Israel

Residents of 'red' cities will be allowed to travel to work, but schools will be closed. PM: 'We'll discuss national lockdown this week.'

On the spot: Former health chief admits where he went wrong

"People are fed up with hearing about coronavirus, fed up with the restrictions, but there's no choice, because it's going to get worse."

'We didn't single out haredi or Arab towns for restrictions'

Netanyahu denies Arab or haredi towns were singled out for designation as 'red' cities, says serious measures needed to contain pandemic.

'Without national lockdown, 10,000 will die from coronavirus'

Likud minister warns of massive spike in coronavirus deaths in Israel, says there is no alternative to full nationwide lockdown.

Lockdowns Cancelled?

PM to back curfews, school closures in place of lockdown

Following backlash from haredi leaders, Netanyahu cancels plans to impose full lockdown on dozens of towns.

'Lockdown has already been tried and failed'

"I refuse to be dictated to," says Bloch, who only found out about the impending lockdown in Beit Shemesh via the media.

'Put politics aside, Coronavirus Czar needs our support'

Minister of Strategic Affairs Orit Farkash Hacohen offers support for embattled Coronavirus Czar Prof. Ronni Gamzu.

Karmiel yeshiva locked down, security guards posted outside

Around 90% of students have no symptoms & life goes on in yeshiva-turned-coronavirus hotel.

'Do you really think there's no coronavirus in Tel Aviv?'

"98 percent of yeshiva students don't have any symptoms, but they forced them to be tested anyway, and this is the result."

Bennett: 'Exemplary conduct' by the haredi public

"The government needs to stop playing petty politics and start providing real solutions for real people."

Avi Yemini violently arrested

Australian journalist arrested covering lockdown protest in Melbourne for Rebel News.