Coronavirus

Walmart and Sam’s Club require shoppers to wear face coverings

Chief operating officers explain "this is a simple step everyone can take for their safety and the safety of others in our facilities"

Report: 'Positive news' on new coronavirus vaccine

Official at Oxford University says new coronavirus vaccine is showing very promising results.

Health Minister encouraged by cooperation in fighting COVID-19

President Rivlin meets with the top Health Ministry officials to discuss coronavirus outbreak and efforts to halt infections.

Coronavirus death toll hits 375, with 547 patients hospitalized

Number of coronavirus hospitalizations stabilizes as percentage of positive tests falls.

Demonstrator from Tel Aviv protest tests positive for COVID-19

Man infected with the coronavirus spent two-and-a-half hours at Tel Aviv protest for self-employed workers over the weekend.

'We're very close to a lockdown over the holidays'

Dr. Tzion Schlossberg offers hope for holiday season, urges Israelis to follow guidelines, report symptoms. 'Cut the chain of infection.'

Lockdown? Get your life in order now

Our connection to G-d, and how to fix what might be broken in our lives.

Trump: I'm not interested in talking to China

Trump shuts the door on "Phase 2" trade negotiations with China, says China is responsible for COVID-19 spreading in the US.

'Gantz leading to full lockdown'

Netanyahu accuses Gantz and his party of failing to take the necessary steps to curb coronavirus.

Moderna experimental vaccine shows it is safe

Moderna Inc’s experimental vaccine for COVID-19 provokes immune responses in all 45 healthy volunteers.

Number of coronavirus cases continues to rise

There are currently 22,324 active coronavirus cases in Israel. Four people have died in the last 24 hours.

Orthodox rapper Nissim Black hospitalized with COVID-19

American-Israeli rapper Nissim Black confirms he has been hospitalized with the coronavirus, says he is not in critical condition.

National Security Council: Close the synagogues

NSC recommends to prime minister that synagogues, yeshivot be closed entirely to prevent spread of coronavirus.

Could threat of COVID-19 be reduced to that of the common cold?

Hebrew University research team discovers how SARS-CoV-2 affects the functioning of lung cells, suggesting simple drug could treat COVID-19.

Could new treatment massively reduce dangers of the coronavirus?

New research at Hebrew University and Mount Sinai suggests that common drug could make coronavirus no more dangerous than the common cold.

Prof. Asher Cohen: 'This is the Likud's trap'

Prof. Asher Cohen explains why Likud weakened vis a vis Blue and White, how facing COVID-19 crisis while in opposition benefits Yamina.

Britain to mandate wearing masks in shops

People who fail to wear masks in shops and supermarkets will be fined 100 punds.

MK Moshe Gafni: 'Why is there a closure only in our cities?'

Degel Hatorah Chair: 'The haredi public's mood is despondent on an unprecedented level; the feeling is they deal with us unfairly.'

Report: Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb

French doctors say they have reported first confirmed case of a pregnant mother passing the coronavirus to her unborn child.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'There's no information, testing, or economic solutions'

MK Smotrich offers services as haredi coronavirus liaison: 'There's chaos, lack of communication, feeling they locked city, threw away key.'

Health Minister: We are dealing with a very dangerous virus

Yuli Edelstein warns Knesset decision to open gyms and pools could lead to stricter closure if situation worsens.

'Prepare to operate coronavirus hotels until the end of 2021'

Defense Min. Benny Gantz tells Home Front Command to prepare to continue operating 'coronavirus hotels' through 2021.

Knesset Members host 13-year-old Meah Shearim girl Bassie

Bassie Getter, who was made to cry by aggressive police enforcement a week ago, was hosted with her father in MK Yaakov Asher's office.

What will Israel's holiday prayer services look like?

Religious organizations prepare for High Holiday season, plan for large outdoor prayer gatherings.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 368

524 people hospitalized for coronavirus infections, 177 in serious condition, with 55 on ventilators.

Parents protest opening 'coronavirus hotel' near school

Kibbutz votes on whether to allow coronavirus hotel near school. 'We're talking about 250 people, all confirmed cases,' parent warns.

Half of coronavirus patients haven't been located

New report shows rising infection rate, suggests thousands of people have coronavirus but are unaware of it.

'High Holidays celebrations - only with your immediate family'

Senior Health Ministry officials say Israelis will likely be required to observe High Holidays only with their immediate family.

'Coronavirus policy saved 4,500 lives'

Intelligence Min. Eli Cohen praises government coronavirus policy and Israeli doctors for preventing 4,500 deaths.

IDF reports near tripling of coronavirus cases in 9 days

Number of Israeli soldiers with the coronavirus nearly triples in past nine days to 568.

UN: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger

UN says coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.

Coronavirus hits 8200 Intelligence Unit

More than a hundred unit soldiers rest positive, number in isolation steadily rising. Health Ministry: We're approaching need for closure.

WHO head: Many countries heading in wrong direction

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says 'too many countries' not doing enough to combat coronavirus or taking pandemic seriously enough.

Details of Israel's emergency coronavirus economic plan

The Cabinet approved the economic plan of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Yisrael Katz – 'Safety Net 2020-2021'

Defense Minister announces aid package for Beit Shemesh

Defense Minister announces dedicated assistance package for Beit Shemesh including information budget, immediate transportation to hotels.

Official update: Who can enter Israel and how?

Read and share: This is the updated policy of entry into Israel in wake of the coronavirus pandemic

Blue and White will not support removal of Shasha-Biton

Blue and White party says it would be 'inappropriate' for Likud to remove chair of Knesset Coronavirus Committee over opening of gyms, pools

Fighting virus-spawned hate

We must also be ready for the scapegoating that so often accompanies outbreaks. Opinion.

Police superintendent meets girl who was confronted by police

After video of police confronting young girl sparks outrage across Israel, the girl tours police station with her family.

Gafni vs. Netanyahu: 'We have grievances against him'

MK Moshe Gafni attacks PM's conduct both on coronavirus and support of Judicial Review Committee: 'Show some leadership.'

COVID 19 in Israel:

1,221 new coronavirus patients, 160 in serious condition

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 364. There are currently 20,251 active coronavirus cases in Israel.

Fierce confrontation inside Likud: 'I'll oust you'

Coalition Chairman Miki Zohar demands Knesset Committee convene to remove Coronavirus Committee Chair Yifat Shasha-Bitton from Likud.

Knesset votes to reopen swimming pools and gyms

Knesset committee rejects Prime Minister, Health Minister's recommendations, votes to reopen swimming pools and gyms.

'We need to honor Torah scholars more'

Spiritual leader at hardest-hit haredi yeshiva implies coronavirus outbreak due to disrespect of Torah and Torah scholars.

Johannesburg:

Grandparents die from coronavirus just days apart

Prof. Shalom and Chaya Yocha Levin from Johannesburg pass away less than two weeks apart after being infected at local hospital.

Women from Beitar Illit unwanted in Gush Etzion?

'It's not pleasant to work in a place where they suddenly begin treating you with suspicion,' assistant says.

How should we look at the pandemic during the Three Weeks?

The global pandemic we are in today is a lot like the punishment for the Second Temple, it is a long unending saga with no end in sight.

'Neighbor, notice whether or not I'm here'

Following unnoticed deaths of some elderly, ZAKA organization begins campaign to raise awareness. 'Say good morning to your neighbors.'

'Fund youth movements, or we'll shut down everything'

Federation of Local Authorities chairman warns: 'If budget for youth movements isn't passed, we'll put a stop to everything.'

Wear a mask and save a life

A young boy's plea. Op-ed.

Senior Likud minister calls for 10-day nationwide lockdown

Israeli economy reopened too fast, claims Minister Yuval Steinitz, calling for 10-day nationwide lockdown to get pandemic under control.

In July, 3,495 coronavirus cases diagnosed thanks to Shabak

Meeting to discuss Shabak (ISA) tracking methods, Health Ministry management of coronavirus quarantines.

Knesset to rule today on closure of swimming pools and gyms

Coronavirus Committee to discuss planned closure of pools and gyms, is expected to cancel closure orders.

New self-employed grant won't help most businesses

New plan to help self-employed increases number of Israelis eligible for grant - but doesn't increase amount of money given, report says.

'Ban gatherings, otherwise we'll end up in lockdown'

Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch warns: 'We have no statistics regarding how many people were infected where.'

Ex-IDF chief of staff asks to run Israel's coronavirus response

After Maj. General Roni Numa turns down offer to manage Israel's coronavirus response, Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot eyes position

Jordanian King: The coronavirus is under control

Jordan's King Abdullah II says his country successfully brought coronavirus "under control" and will focus on restarting the economy.

PA announces emergency measures to curb coronavirus

PA cabinet reimposes lockdown in an attempt to stop the continued spread of coronavirus.

PLO official: Release terrorist who contracted COVID-19

Senior PLO official appeals to international officials to pressure Israel to release the sick terrorist prisoners.

Florida records more than 15,000 new cases of COVID-19

Florida’s Department of Health confirms 15,299 new coronavirus cases in Florida, the highest single-day increase any state has experienced.