Coronavirus

Vaccine scientist warns: Covid-19 isn't the first or the last

University of Oxford professor notes that human progress itself causes diseases to jump from animals to humans.

Watch: Bride and groom donate wedding food to shelter

Coronavirus canceled their wedding reception, so this bride and groom served their food to residents at a women's and children's shelter.

'Leadership is too attentive to what public wants'

Former Health Min. official Prof. Gabi Barabash slams gov't, says decisions are made based on 'what public wants, instead of what it needs.'

'The Ukrainians do not work for us'

Min. Ze'ev Elkin says team will do maximum to allow pilgrimage to Uman, but warns Ukraine has 'already made their decision.'

'Don't send your children to school'

Meir Rubin, head of civilian 'coronavirus cabinet,' calls on parents to avoid sending children to school until after holidays.

New plan for holiday prayers approved

Coronavirus Cabinet approves plan for prayers during High Holidays, allowing synagogues to open with 'capsules.'

Thousands of classroom aides - and no background checks

Six thousand classroom aides will enter Israel's classrooms this week - but local authorities have not performed background checks on them.

PA records 536 new cases of coronavirus

The total number of cases in PA territories stands 29,063 including 166 deaths and 19,479 recoveries.

List of 'green countries' expanded

Australia, UAE, Ireland, Thailand and other countries added to list of countries from which returnees will not be required isolation.

Cabinet approves coronavirus 'Traffic Light' plan

The 'traffic light' plan has been approved by the Coronavirus Cabinet.

Eight coronavirus deaths reported Sunday

Coronavirus death toll in Israel rises to 919, with nearly 900 patients hospitalized, including 444 in serious condition.

Israeli cabinet votes to extend state of emergency to November

Israel's state of emergency extended by two months, one week before state of emergency was set to terminate.

Jewish woman celebrates 111th birthday under lockdown

Cape Town, South Africa resident Rosalie Wolpe holds virtual birthday party for her 111th birthday under coronavirus lockdown.

441 coronavirus patients in serious condition

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 909. 898 new patients diagnosed on Saturday.

Watch: Nurses host wedding for coronavirus patient

Nurses at a Texas hospital host wedding for COVID-19 patient who fell critically ill from the virus and had to cancel plans.

Watch: Man removed from flight after discovering he has COVID-19

Officials in hazmat suits forced to remove man from Ryanair flight after he receives text message confirming coronavirus diagnosis.

New study: Israel to reach herd immunity in 2 weeks

Ben Gurion University study suggests lockdown not needed, coronavirus cases will begin declining in near future.

Will Israel give Gaza COVID-19 aid in exchange for end to arson?

Hamas asks Israel for help in dealing with recent coronavirus outbreak. If Israel accepts, it will be on one condition.

Study: Children can carry coronavirus for weeks

Researchers in South Korea say children can carry coronavirus in their noses and throats for weeks even if they don't show any symptoms.

How are we going to handle shofar blowing in the US this year?

We are faced with many issues relating to the pandemic and High Holydays this year, but the depth of our prayers has not changed. Op-ed.

Israel to declare UAE a 'green' country?

Israel may cancel quarantine requirement for those returning from visiting the United Arab Emirates, report says.

Hungary to close its borders over coronavirus fears

Hungary announces it will close its borders as of September 1 because of new coronavirus fears.

How will coronavirus affect the future of Jewish communities?

Israel should take advantage of the coronavirus crisis to tighten ties with Diaspora Jews.

Israel marks deadliest week of the coronavirus pandemic

Death toll approaches 900 as 89 new deaths recorded in Israel in one week. 855 patients hospitalized, including 426 in serious condition.

'If there's a lockdown during the holidays we might leave gov't'

Construction and Housing Minister Yaakov Litzman warns that if government imposes national lockdown during holidays, his party may bolt.

Yet another WHO whitewash: Mission to China skips Wuhan

The two members of the WHO team remained closeted in a hotel near Beijing for nearly the entire duration of their trip.

Coronavirus cases in Latin America pass 7 million mark

Brazil remains the country with the worst outbreak outside the United States though authorities say there is a downward trend.

Gaza reports 40 new cases of coronavirus

Total number of cases in Gaza stands at 117, including 80 in population concentrations and 37 in isolation centers.

Capsules in schools? 'One big bluff'

Givatayim mayor slams plan for reopening schools, says Israel's leaders 'don't have the guts to say the truth.'

Study: Obesity significantly raises risk of death from COVID-19

New study by UNC, World Bank, shows patients suffering from obesity have 113% higher rate of hospitalization than slimmer patients.

10 more coronavirus deaths reported over last 24 hours

Death toll rises to 877, with 858 patients hospitalized, including 428 in serious condition and 124 on respirators.

Coronavirus test giving results in 15 minutes gets FDA approval

New portable coronavirus test gives results within 15 minutes, costs $5 each.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial shows promising results

US biotech firm Moderna says trial of coronavirus vaccine candidate produced antibodies in elderly patients with no serious adverse effects.

Watch: Who's really profiting from COVID-19?

Tucker Carlson asks when America will return to normal, what CV-19 has to do with climate change, and whose interests are behind the crisis.

Custom prayer books for shortened High Holidays service

Ohr Torah Stone releases special Machzorim for the upcoming High Holidays with condensed services during coronavirus pandemic.

Could a supplement prevent deterioration of COVID-19 patients?

Clinical study shows innovative supplement may be able to prevent exacerbation and deterioration of coronavirus.

Health Minister: 'Don't fly to Uman'

'Responsibility means not gathering together,' Health Minister Edelstein says.

Requirement to wear masks won't apply during exams

Education, Health, ministries agree on changes to coronavirus regulations ahead of upcoming school year.

Colel Chabad to help keep families off the streets

Nonprofit chosen by IDF Home Front Command to expedite food and social support in coronavirus 'red cities.'

17 coronavirus deaths in past 24 hours

Coronavirus death toll in Israel rises to 867, with 430 patients in serious condition, 855 hospitalized.

Top doctors urge lockdown ahead of holidays

'Goal is to reach winter with only a few hundred serious patients, not 800,' Assuta hospital director says.

Coalition Chairman:

'Stop trying to block Uman flights and deal with the protests'

Senior Likud lawmaker slams Coronavirus Czar's bid to block flights to Uman, reluctance to ban mass protests. 'Gamzu is afraid of the media'

Will the plan for synagogues be changed?

Details of plan for operating synagogues, 'traffic light' plan, to be ironed out at special meeting.

Deputy Minister tests positive for coronavirus

Knesset Sergeant-at-Arms informed that Deputy Minister Gadi Yevarkan tested positive for coronavirus.

'94% of Uman residents don't want hasidic visitors this year'

MK Yulia Malinowski speaks with mayor of Uman, who says city and residents are not prepared for mass pilgrimage during COVID-19 crisis.

Watch: What can we learn from COVID-19 autopsies?

A leading internal med expert explains what autopsies of COVID-19 victims mean for every one of us and what we should be on the lookout for.

9 Israelis die from COVID-19 since midnight

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 858, 1,357 new patients diagnosed out of 21,057 tests.

The COVID-19 controversy: Nine doctors speak out

After their videos were taken down from social media, 9 doctors present their opinion on the virus on an episode of The Charlie Kirk Show.

The dangers of a mask below your nose

North Carolina University researchers: Cells that line the nose may be more likely to become infected than the throat or lungs. ABC reports.

New Zealand: Baby circumcised 5 months late due to COVID-19

Lockdown imposed by New Zealand over COVID-19 pandemic 2 days after their son was born forces parents to wait 5 months for Brit Milah.

Rabbi recovering after spending 4 months on ventilator

Rabbi Yehuda Dukes endured four collapsed lungs, experienced a stroke and underwent a liver biopsy due to COVID-19. Now he's recovering.

Ukraine restricts Jewish entry to Uman at Israel's request

Ukraine, Israel agree to limit annual pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in light of coronavirus risks.

Prof. Gamzu: Severe morbidity in Israel, disaster in Arab sector

Coronavirus Czar: It is unreasonable to have 80 flights to Uman given increase in cases, I will not change my mind.

Ban on non-Israelis entering the country extended through Oct. 1

Only visitors from 'green countries' with low levels of coronavirus infection rates permitted into Israel. US citizens still barred.

Hasidic group in New York urges members to wear masks in public

Bobov Hasidic movement in Boro Park, Brooklyn urges members to adhere to social distancing rules - or wear masks in public.

Watch: 'The media downplayed coronavirus'

'Coronavirus is not the flu, it's vicious,' US Pres. Trump says.

30 capsules, 2,000 people

This is what the traditional Selichot prayers at the Western Wall look like during the coronavirus pandemic.

Record number of coronavirus samples taken

At Health Ministry's request, IDF's Home Front Command, Israel's HMOs, & Magen David Adom test 21,444 people for coronavirus in one day.

Coronavirus delays a wedding - but not the celebrations

A haredi bride tested positive for coronavirus, forcing her wedding to be delayed. Here's what happened next.

Health Ministry:

'If we get to 600 serious cases we'll impose harsh restrictions'

'If number of seriously ill rises to 600, we may have to impose tougher restrictions,' says Director General of Israeli Health Ministry.