Coronavirus

Clashes between protesters and police in Jerusalem

Hundreds of haredim protest closures imposed by city.

Rise in COVID-19 fatalities and those in serious condition

1,151 test coronavirus positive in past day. Death toll reported at 362, number of critically ill stands at 151.

Smotrich in Betar: 'Without full partnership this won't work'

Yamina MK visits War Room in Betar Illit, which faces closure and increase in morbidity, and returns with some insights.

Health Min files complaint:

Soroka Hospital doctor called on public to evade quarantine

'Whoever comes [to the protest] and is not interested in 2 weeks isolation, leave your phone at home.' Edelstein: 'Encourages breaking law.'

Researchers recommend tightening restrictions next week

Decision early next week on tightening preventive measures including full closure: 'There is evidence of some stabilization in spread.'

Netanyahu rebukes Labor minister: Be statesmanlike

Welfare Minister attacks coronavirus assistance program implementation, demanding model be changed. Netanyahu reprimands him.

Netanyahu vows relief as Israelis fume over battered economy

Government to provide self-employed workers with thousands of shekels each in relief grants, as frustrations mount over economic woes.

Convicted PA murderer tests coronavirus positive

Killer serving several life sentences in Israel for involvement in murderous attacks, including killing Rabbi Binyamin Herling on Mount Ebal

The MKs who entered isolation and those who were released

Knesset Sergeant-at-Arms receives update on 3 MKs who have to enter coronavirus isolation.

1,148 new COVID-19 diagnoses in Israel over past day

The government's 'Coronavirus Cabinet' is expected to announce additional health safety measures tonight.

Maryland man may be first person vaccinated against COVID-19

First person to take trial coronavirus vaccine at University of Maryland says he is producing anti-bodies against the disease.

Minister Elkin goes into isolation

Minister Ze'ev Elkin enters isolation after one of his advisers was diagnosed with coronavirus.

Watch: Trump wears mask during visit to military medical center

President Trump visits Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and, for the first time, is seen wearing a mask.

Tel Aviv protesters block roads, confront police

Protesters in Tel Aviv marched to Azrieli and blocked the intersection. Confrontations with police reported, traffic blocked.

Bill Gates 'optimistic' about coronavirus

In video conference, Bill Gates urges distribution of drugs to those who need them most, instead of to 'highest bidders.'

Thousands protest in Tel Aviv

Protestors demand compensation for losses due to Covid-19 restrictions. 'We're not afraid of coronavirus, we're afraid gov't will kill us.'

Israel ranked third-highest in number of daily coronavirus cases

Health Ministry reports 1,360 new cases as WHO report ranks Israel as European country with third-highest number of daily coronavirus cases.

WHO reports record daily number of new coronavirus cases

228,102 new cases of COVID-19 reported around the world, more than 100,000 of which in the US and Brazil.

840 new cases of coronavirus in Israel

The number of active cases stands at 16,739, including 130 in serious condition.

Watch: The children yelled, but the police gave out popsicles

Children in Beit Shemesh shouted at police enforcing the closure restrictions, the officers responded with a refreshing gesture.

Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu friends team up with prayer app

Four friends from the UK, each from a different religion, have teamed up to create an app helping worshippers organize prayer services.

'Stunningly' high level of COVID-19 immunity in NY neighborhoods

Researchers say nearly 70% of people in Queens neighborhood are immune to coronavirus, fueling hope city may be close to herd immunity.

Lockdowns begin in neighborhoods across Israel

Parts of Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Ramle, Lod, and Kiryat Malachi placed under lockdown Friday afternoon.

PA records three new COVID-19 deaths

A total of 5,829 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the PA territories since the outbreak began.

Bolivian President tests positive for COVID-19

Bolivia’s President Jeanine Anez says she is well and will continue to work while in isolation.

Surge in COVID-19 cases:

Lockdowns on additional areas in Israel

Neighborhoods in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Lod, Kiryat Malachi, and Ramla declared "restricted areas" as of Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Netanyahu: We opened up economy too early

PM Netanyahu, Finance Minister Katz present plan to aid businesses hurt by coronavirus restrictions.

What's the difference between the two COVID-19 waves in Israel?

Leading physician says methods of treating virus 'haven't changed significantly since Middle Ages,' expects vaccine by beginning of 2021.

922 new coronavirus cases, death toll rises to 348

Ministerial committee to meet tonight to decide to declare restricted areas in several cities.

Haredi health advocacy leader: 'Gov't failed to connect with us'

Haredi health advocacy leader says Israel's gov't 'failed to connect with the haredi community.'

Poll: Bennett best choice to bring Israel out of COVID-19 crisis

Survey finds Israelis trust Yamina chairman to handle coronavirus crisis over PM Netanyahu by 34%-24%.

Half of Israelis blame Netanyahu for 2nd coronavirus wave

Prime Minister blamed by the public for severity of the current coronavirus outbreak, failure to manage economic damage.

Bennett: Our biggest test yet

Yamina chairman presents plan to fight the coronavirus, calling for 'true leadership,' less red tape on the part of the government.

IDF Chief of Staff enters isolation

Chief of Staff to enter isolation for second time after meeting with person who was later diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Israeli scientists use waste in battle against virus

Scientists have come up with a "simple" and low-cost method to turn waste into ethanol for use as sanitizers against coronavirus.

Prof. Yonatan Halevi:

'40 percent of patients from Arab population'

Shaare Zedek Hospital President unfazed by rising number of carriers and estimates: 'I don't think we'll reach need for closure.'

Watch: Police tackle woman to ground for mask not covering nose

Civilians document police forcing mask compliance on haredi woman at Jerusalem light rail station.

Jerusalem Mayor: Closure will turn neighborhoods into incubators

Jerusalem Mayor warns Health Ministry measures to combat coronavirus in haredi neighborhoods may only worsen situation.

Honoring victims, fighting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

European Jewish corona victims honored in virtual service addressing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories claiming Jews started virus.

'Media hostility to COVID19 drug fuels supposed danger hysteria'

According to Duran report media misinformation may be subverting effective treatment to end the coronavirus crisis.

New research: COVID-19 linked to brain damage

British researchers find high percentage of corona patients suffered from brain damage, without always showing severe respiratory symptoms..

New public transport restrictions come into effect

Transport Ministry re-adjusts restrictions: up to 50% occupancy, weekday routes end at 10pm, reinforcing central lines at rush hour.

US records more than 60,000 new cases of COVID-19

US records biggest increase ever of COVID-19 cases reported by a country in a single day.

Brazilian Press Association to sue President Bolsonaro

Brazilian Press Association says President Jair Bolsonaro possibly exposed members of the media to COVID-19.

Significant surge in coronavirus cases in the IDF

65 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the IDF over 24-hour period, bringing the total number of cases to its highest since pandemic began.

Why does $10 billion in foreign donations spawn controversy?

Mauro of the Clarion Project addresses the dangers behind the shadowy Antifa movement.

689 new coronavirus cases, 2 fatalities

President criticizes government's handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Hundreds of soldiers enter isolation

Entire battalion goes into isolation at Golan Heights base after COVID-19 patient attends soldier's birthday party.

Education Min.: School year to start on September 1

Education Min. Yoav Galant promises school year will start on time, lays out possibilities for preventing infection.

'Beitar Illit coronavirus patients are begging to be evacuated'

MK Naftali Bennett visits Beitar Illit, works out plan to help residents. 'They're handling COVID-19 amazingly and carefully but need help.'

Hotels to serve breakfast until noon

New restrictions allow hotels to operate, with full social-distancing from check-in to check-out.

Dairy company loses millions in failed cottage cheese venture

When Tnuva backed out of its cottage cheese initiative, it lost hundreds of millions. Here's what happened.

Number of serious cases of coronavirus tops 100

Coronavirus death toll hits 343, as number of patients in serious condition rises to 107, with nearly 400 total hospitalizations.

Number of coronavirus tests to be reduced?

Health funds protest high volume of coronavirus tests, as Health Ministry weighs options to reduce eligibility for testing.

Gantz quarantined after being exposed to coronavirus carrier

Defense Minister Benny Gantz goes into quarantine after coming into contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.

'We haven't lost our sense of direction on coronavirus'

Health Min. Edelstein pushes back after Public Health Services chief's resignation, says 'the goal is not to go backwards.'

Will the school year start on time?

Education Ministry holds meeting to discuss options for opening school year in shadow of coronavirus.

Number of newly-diagnosed coronavirus cases hits new high

Percentage of positive tests reaches all-time high, together with number of new cases diagnosed in a single day.

'Some of the coronavirus patients died because of mistakes'

Hospital official says some coronavirus patients died 'not because of the disease, but serious mistakes. I've never seen such big mistakes.'

Rise in consumption of tahini and coffee

Coffee, tahini, brands report rise in sales since March. 'Israelis are heavy coffee consumers.'