Coronavirus

Netanyahu: Israel does not need new elections

PM says budget must be passed now to ensure orderly opening of school year, economic aid for business owners.

Chief Rabbi of Israel: If you have the coronavirus, don't fast

Rabbi David Lau urges coronavirus patients and those who may be infected not to fast during Tisha B'Av.

Moderna: Phase 3 of coronavirus vaccine study begins

Moderna announces that the Phase 3 study of their vaccine candidate against COVID-19 has begun

Professional training won't reduce unemployment benefits

Finance Min. Yisrael Katz cancels reduction in unemployment payments, eyes encouraging employers to retrain employees on unpaid leave.

Five coronavirus fatalities reported overnight

9.2% of tests on Sunday returned positive, as number of coronavirus fatalities rises to 473, with 317 patients in serious condition.

Ruling: Prisoners not obligated to keep social distancing

Supreme Court rejects appeal by terrorists' family members, says prisoners not required to adhere to social distancing policies.

After recovering from coronavirus, Eli Beer donates plasma

United Hatzalah president, who recently recovered from the coronavirus, donates plasma to help treat others suffering from the disease.

Hospitals concerned over possible lack of beds

Israeli hospitals voice concern over whether annual flu season will push them over the edge, as more coronavirus patients flood hospitals.

German city hires rapper who joked about Holocaust

'Choice of rapper for a public project is hard to bear,' anti-Semitism commissioner says.

PA confirms 335 new cases of COVID-19

The total number of cases in PA-assigned territories of Judea and Samaria is now 13,129.

White House hopeful new coronavirus therapies are coming

White House chief of staff says administration has been working around the clock on new therapies to treat the coronavirus.

Poll: Approval for Trump's handling of coronavirus hits new low

Just 32 percent of Americans support President's response to coronavirus outbreak, a 12-point decline from March.

Eight new coronavirus fatalities Sunday

Number of coronavirus patients in serious condition continues to decline, while percentage of tests coming back positive rises to nearly 10%

Reopening the skies: Israel to relaunch international flights

Min of Tourism outlines plan to allow visitors back in: Shortened 5-day quarantine for tourists, pre-flight testing for "red" countries.

Israeli team heads to India to try out rapid coronavirus tests

Delegation from Israel's Health and Defense ministries leaves for Delhi to test effectiveness of rapid coronavirus diagnosis technology.

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'We need to crush this pandemic'

'A million Israelis are suffering through a terrible economic situation while Netanyahu and Gantz waste time,' says ex-Defense Minister.

Shidduch dating: Coming to an airport terminal near you

Lawmakers are putting together a plan to allow matches to take place even as the CV-19 virus prevents foreigners from entering Israel.

Health experts recommend wearing nose-covering face mask

The CDC now says face masks that cover the nose are much more likely to prevent virus infection.

Gov't approves stimulus plan, giving families up to 3,000 NIS

Government backs Netanyahu's stimulus plan, giving Israelis cash grants. But when will the money actually be distributed?

Brazil's president tests negative after getting sick a 3rd time

Brazil's president infected a 3rd time since July 7, says he's symptom-free again.

Corona dissonance and primal rage

Citizens understand that we can't put the government on the front lines of the corona war and question its authority at the same time.Op-ed.

Netanyahu: No magic bullet to solve coronavirus

PM Netanyahu says success of fight against coronavirus depends on personal responsibility of all citizens.

Number of coronavirus patients on ventilators surpasses 100

Number of new COVID-19 diagnoses falls to 1,108 as number of tests falls to 15,476.

Students, parents to be reimbursed for canceled Poland trips

Education Ministry to repay 10,000 students whose winter trips to Poland were canceled due to coronavirus.

Study: Vitamin D level associated with risk of COVID infection

Low plasma 25(OH) vitamin D level is associated with increased risk of COVID-19 infection, Israeli study finds.

Coronavirus Cabinet to be reduced in size

Ministers say Coronavirus Cabinet's size complicates decision-making process. Forum will be reduced from 16 ministers to 10.

PA: Number of coronavirus cases rises to 12,809

PA confirms 382 new cases of COVID-19 and four deaths from the virus.

North Korean city under lockdown following COVID-19 case

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un places city of Kaesong under total lockdown after a person found with suspected COVID-19 symptoms.

CDC: COVID-19 illness can be long even for the healthy

New survey finds delayed return to usual health among outpatients with COVID-19.

PA prefers conflict with Israel over COVID-19 mitigation

UN report shows PA leaders obstructing COVID-19 measures and Palestinian Arabs receiving critical supplies from Israel. Op-ed.

Health Ministry reports 1,770 new coronavirus cases

Health Ministry reports nearly 100 on ventilators, 455 deaths from coronavirus.

46% of public believes Netanyahu not handling crisis properly

Despite criticism of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, most of the public still sees Netanyahu as most suitable person for PM.

Record daily increase in global coronavirus cases

World Health Organization says the total number of cases of COVID-19 in the world rose by 284,196 in 24 hours.

Israeli firm developing 30-second coronavirus breath test

Israeli company looks to create rapid coronavirus breathalyzer test for 'front line' use.

Partial weekend lockdown to go into effect Friday

Coronavirus death toll reaches 446 as partial shutdown set to go into effect over the weekend, closing stores and other businesses.

'People still haven't absorbed the extent of this epidemic'

Director of Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem says people still don't understand why restaurants and gyms should be shut.

'Shelter those at high risk, let young go back to school, work'

President Trump cancels Florida portion of Republican convention, says US should move forward with reopening for the young and healthy.

Left-wing lobby group calls for new nationwide US lockdown

'Shut it down and start over again,' says open letter, signed by Ezekiel Emmanuel and dozens of doctors and nurses.

New study: Hydroxychloroquine is ineffective against COVID-19

New study finds that antimalarial drug is not effective at treating COVID-19 and may cause adverse effects.

US: More than 1,000 new COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

US deaths rose by at least 1,014 to a total of 144,211 on Thursday compared with a rise of 1,135 on Wednesday.

Coronavirus czar voices concern over nat'l lockdown

Newly appoint coronavirus czar says he wants to do everything possible to avoid lockdown.

Netanyahu: We are waging war around the clock

Prime minister at press conference: We don't want to institute a lockdown, but we will do it if necessary.

Number of COVID-19 patients in serious condition rises above 300

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 440 as 1,022 new cases diagnosed since midnight.

Netanyahu confirms: Summer school to continue through August 6

Educational institutions will continue normal summer vacation activity barring major change in COVID-19 morbidity rates.

"Dr Zelenko fought for our lives, now he's fighting for his own"

Doctor Zelenko is now fighting for his own life, being the victim of a very rare and complicated recurring cancer. Please help.

Just tell me what you want from me! - on Parshat Dvarim

Everything that happens to us can can have a different interpretation. But how do we know which is right & how does this relate to COVID-19?

50 Israel Railways workers infected with coronavirus

Company says high number of employees infected or in isolation due to coronavirus makes it difficult to run trains on schedule.

'I'm apprehensive over vaccine because gov'ts are hysterical'

Former Health Min. head Prof. Yoram Lass explains why he's apprehensive about COVID-19 vaccine: "A hysterical government can cut corners."

Corona Committee: Workout facilities will open on Sunday

Committee decides gyms will be open starting Sunday, unless gov't releases new order. Tourist attractions will stay open on weekends.

Number of corona patients in serious condition rises to 295

79 patients on respirators, 433 people have died in Israel since the outbreak of the virus, according to latest Health Ministry figures.

'Unprecedented':

Israel-India announce cooperation initiative to fight COVID-19

Four tech systems to be tested with ability to detect presence of virus in body quickly - usually within minutes.

Trump says he believes 'testing is overrated'

President Trump joins Dr. Mark Siegel for an exclusive interview on the coronavirus pandemic.

Rouhani: COVID-19 brought to Iran by Wuhan residents

Iranian President: Appears virus spread in Qom by businessmen and merchants from Wuhan, in Gilan by students and athletes from Wuhan.

Next school year:

18 children per class, combined with remote learning

Health Ministry presents plan for returning to school, with no restrictions up to age 6; grades 1-12 to be taught in groups up to 18.

Brazilian President again tests positive for COVID-19

The President has been in self-isolation since first testing positive for the virus on July 7.

2,000 new cases of coronavirus in one day

Ministry of Health says the total number of active cases is 32,345, of which 237 are in serious condition.

Prof. Ronni Gamzu to lead coronavirus project

Prime Minister and Health Minister decide to appoint Ichilov Hospital CEO to position of national coronavirus project manager.

Prof. Barbash relinquishes appointment as coronavirus leader

Leading candidate for coronavirus project manager steps aside in wake of argument between Prime Minister and Health Minister.

Record number of COVID-19 patients in serious condition

1,326 new coronavirus cases diagnosed so far Wednesday. Death toll from disease stands at 430.

Bennett to Netanyahu: Don't shut down

Yamina chairman says government must wait until at least next Monday to declare any new coronavirus restrictions.