Coronavirus

Watch: DJ Raphi & Aharon Razel's show for coronavirus patients

Aharon Razel, DJ Raphi and the band Voice put on a special show for patients quarantined at coronavirus hotel.

Knesset pushes back on gov't restrictions

Coronavirus Committee calls to soften new restrictions pushed by government on restaurants, beaches, and gyms.

MK: 'They didn't all die from the coronavirus - that's wrong'

Yisrael Beytenu MK disputes Health Ministry's figures for number of coronavirus deaths: 'They didn't die from the coronavirus, that's wrong'

Health Min: 10% of all COVID-19 infections coming from schools

The Ministry of Health released the first breakdown of infection data to the Coronavirus Cabinet today.

'Huge mistake to have doctor lead coronavirus efforts'

Former chief of the Mossad Danny Yatom blasts plans to tap Dr. Gabi Barbash to lead efforts against coronavirus outbreaks.

What Putin’s plot to plunder the Corona vaccine teaches us

There is no more reliable mark of a dictatorship than the habit of pilfering the discoveries of its more entrepreneurial neighbours.Op-ed.

Rabbi: Names of coronavirus patients must be publicized

Rabbi Mordechai Malka, the Chief Rabbi of the city of Elad, says COVID-19 patients who refuse to be cautious put lives at risk.

Shamir hospital to turn parking lot into emergency care center

Move will add 150 new beds Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center to deal with possible influx of coronavirus patients.

Number of coronavirus-related fatalities rises to 406

1,414 tested coronavirus positive yesterday. The number of patients on ventilators rose to 62.

Why are Israel's skies still closed?

Other countries have reopened their airports with 2-step testing, but the Health Ministry refuses to back such a step in Israel.

'We made a mistake closing the restaurants'

Science and Technology Minister Yitzhar Shai says it is impossible to 100% back up any decision on what to close during COVID-19 crisis.

'Either stop demonstrations or open businesses'

Coalition Chairman demands government ends double standard which allows protests against the government but not businesses to open.

Watch: Dr. Zelenko updates on heart situation

Doctor who gained national attention for treating COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine says he needs surgery to remove mass on pulmonary artery.

Global death toll from coronavirus passes 600,000

A total of 600,523 deaths have been recorded globally out of 14,233,355 cases, according to an AFP tally.

Woman who tested positive for COVID-19 hosts 7 people

Volunteers who come to inform woman that she tested positive for coronavirus discover that she was hosting guests for Shabbat meal.

Report: Palestinian Authority has 0.64% death rate from COVID-19

Palestinian Authority reports four COVID-19 deaths over weekend, 0.64% coronavirus death rate.

Netanyahu to fire Coronavirus Committee chair

Likud official says MK Yifat Shasha-Biton is on the firing line after saying she might not adopt new coronavirus restrictions.

Teacher who died of coronavirus left heartrending letter

Shalva Zalfreund, the kindergarten teacher who died of coronavirus says she was infected by one of the children, leaves heartrending letter.

Health Ministry: 1,595 new coronavirus cases

Health Ministry confirms: 217 in serious condition, 400 dead of coronavirus.

Record daily increase in global coronavirus cases

WHO reports 237,743 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours.

Kindergarten teacher dies from coronavirus

Shalva Zalfreund, a kindergarten teacher in Petah Tikva, passes away after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Israel registers new record in daily COVID-19 infections

1,929 new cases have been diagnosed in the last day. 208 of them are in serious condition.

More than 600 Israelis evacuated to 'Coronavirus Hotels'

Defense Minister calls on additional 'Coronavirus Hotels' in the country following a difficult week which saw thousands of new virus cases.

Ex-CDC chief warns against opening schools like in Israel

Watch: Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Thomas Frieden speaks with CNN

The coronavirus isn't the only thing that is contagious

Internet star Meir Kay: "Draw a smile on your mask! let's flood social media with positive vibes!"

Serious coronavirus patients: This is how we recovered

It's not a hoax: Two coronavirus survivors share different stories of COVID-19.

EU leaders meet for 'very difficult negotiations' says Merkel

European Union leaders discuss recovery fund for 'biggest economic depression' since WWII. 'Very, very difficult negotiations,' Merkel says.

Over 1,800 new coronavirus cases in Israel

Nearly 60 coronavirus patients on ventilators as number of seriously ill patients and new cases continue to rise.

Robots are helping Israeli doctors handle coronavirus

Deluged by pandemic needs, Israeli doctors get help from unlikely source: robots.

Confirmed: 'Russia targeting attempts to find COVID-19 vaccine'

Britain's Dominic Raab confirms: Russian intelligence have been targeting efforts to find a coronavirus vaccine. 'Important to call it out.'

Steinitz:

'A 10-day lockdown should've been imposed a month ago'

Energy Minister: I prefer a short-term lockdown over being dragged into a long campaign that will last several months.

US reports record daily increase in COVID-19 cases

US reports at least 75,000 new COVID-19 cases, a record daily increase for the seventh time this month.

Cabinet decides:

Gatherings will be restricted, lockdown on weekends

Ministers approve a series of new restrictions on gyms and restaurants. The PM and Defense Minister will decide on educational institutions.

Doctor recovers from coronavirus, then tests positive again

Staff member at Sheba Hospital who fell ill in April and recovered was examined this month and tested positive.

'Science shouldn't stop schools reopening'

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany reiterates Trump administration’s position that all schools should reopen in the fall.

Gantz proposes imposing lockdowns every night of the week

Government weighs alternate lockdown plans as PM warns number of patients in serious condition could surge to 1,600 within 3 weeks.

MDA volunteer makes surprise delivery to isolated elderly man

An MDA volunteer who visited elderly man living alone to take coronavirus sample surprised him with a special delivery.

'Our pressure worked, tomorrow's stupid lockdown is cancelled!'

Former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett celebrates news that lockdown won't be imposed this weekend, calls plan 'stupid'.

'There's no logic' to weekend lockdowns

Top health officials blast plan to impose weekend lockdowns, joining growing chorus of opposition: 'Gov't is losing public trust'

Weekend lockdowns to be imposed starting next week

Netanyahu to work with Constitution Committee chair to speed passage of law permitting weekend lockdowns, beginning next week.

Defense Ministry to increase daily number of tests to 30,000

Defense Ministry to work with My Heritage to increase coronavirus testing, shorten testing time.

We cannot ignore the psychological cost of a prolonged lockdown

The NGO Sahar noted a 350% increase in calls due to mental distress during and since the first lockdown. We ignore this at our peril.

Ashkelon donates 2,000 masks to Baltimore Jewish community

Southern Israeli city of Ashkelon makes donation to its city sister in the US to help deal with coronavirus.

Bennett:

'Imposing a broad lockdown now is destructive and illogical'

Former Defense Minister rips government plan to impose weekend lockdowns. 'The government is panicking and shooting in all directions.'

Report: Russian hackers trying to steal info on COVID-19 vaccine

British intelligence says organized group of Russian hackers attempting to steal info on coronavirus vaccine from US, UK, and Canada.

Gov't to approve closure on weekends

Ministers will also ask to approve limiting gatherings in open places to 20, in closed places to 10.

Naftali Bennett:

'I offered to be COVID-19 coordinator, Netanyahu's ignoring me'

Yamina Chairman says regarding coronavirus struggle he approached PM to help with crisis, but requests remain unanswered.

Prof. who says corona response unjustified launches radio show

Former director of Health Ministry who says response to coronavirus exaggerated launches radio show, is immediately attacked by listeners.

Ministers to discuss significant restrictions

PM convenes special meeting with ministers to discuss restrictions including gatherings of up to 10, closure of beaches, synagogues, gyms.

Health Ministry: New record in daily number of diagnoses

Health Ministry announces new record in number of coronavirus diagnoses over past day - 1,898. 377 fatalities.

Netanyahu warns against coronavirus 'conspiracy industry'

Prime Minister speaks out harshly against calls for civil rebellion. "We can't fall into gratuitous hatred and into hating our brothers."

Kabbalist Rabbi Batzri: Gather at home, strengthen the family

Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Batzri talks about proper relationship to Three Weeks during coronavirus crisis. 'Foremost, put family at center.'

Fox News host: What they're not telling you about masks

Ingraham speaks against the use of masks. "We must move beyond the hyperbole and focus on what the latest science tells us" she says".

Abbas calls for release of terrorist who contracted COVID-19

PA chairman calls for an “international campaign” for immediate release of Fatah terrorist who is suffering from cancer and coronavirus.

Meretz MK supports Netanyahu's monetary grant

PM receives surprising support from Meretz's Tamar Zandberg for his plan to provide monetary grant to citizens.

Brazilian President again tests positive for COVID-19

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tells reporters he has again tested positive for coronavirus.

Fauci optimistic on coronavirus vaccine

Leading US expert on infectious diseases predicts the country will meet its goal of a coronavirus vaccine by year’s end.

Does The New York Times boycott God?

God has been around a lot longer than all the other things columnists write about, so why did the NYT ignore my article about Him? Op-ed.

Oklahoma governor tests positive for coronavirus

Kevin Stitt believed to be the first US governor to contract the coronavirus.

Hebrew U. researchers call for severe restrictions by next week

Team of university researchers says government must take urgent action to prevent ballooning number of patients in serious condition.