Coronavirus

Finance Ministry to present coronavirus aid package

PM Netanyahu, Finance MIn. Katz, to present plan to help businesses, improve unemployment payments.

PA to extend coronavirus lockdown by five days

More than 4,570 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the PA and 17 have died.

US coronavirus cases pass 3 million

The United States has the highest known numbers of both COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world.

Moving to Israel has never been easier - but don't wait

Coronavirus crisis, US protests and European instability. No need to look for reasons to immigrate to Israel.

Beitar Illit declared a restricted area

Ministerial Committee decides that Beitar Illit will be restricted area for a week due to significant increase in COVID-19 cases.

European rabbis begin rehabilitating synagogues

Conference of European Rabbis formulates plan for synagogue worship during the '3 weeks' as synagogues reopen in Europe.

WHO admits: Chance of airborne spread of COVID-19

World Health Organization reverses position again on coronavirus after scientists say disease can be spread through the air.

The anti-coronavirus plan which was rejected

PM Netanyahu rejected plan to fight coronavirus which includes appointment of director over the battle against the disease.

748 test positive, 5 reported dead

Official coronavirus numbers continue to rise in terms of number of patients in serious condition with death toll officially at 342.

Brazilian president tests positive for coronavirus

President Jair Bolsonaro says he is taking hydroxychloroquine

Karlin-Stolin Rebbe orders all institutions in Israel closed

Karliner Chassidim noted as being among most COVID-stringent in entire country.

'Situation during holidays depends on keeping guidelines today'

Israeli Chief Rabbi David Lau talks about coronavirus restrictions, upcoming fast days, and whether synagogues will be open during holidays.

Haredi girl confronted by police over mask - the full footage

'I was wearing a mask the whole time, I just took it off to drink.' Video footage of Jerusalem girl recently confronted by police released.

'We cannot endure a fourth election'

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri warns: 'Public will not forgive us if we call fourth elections during such a serious crisis.'

Coronavirus death toll rises to 338

Number of hospitalizations stabilizes, with 89 serious cases. Nearly 13,000 confirmed active cases of the coronavirus in Israel.

'We won't deal with anything until your livelihood is ensured'

DM Benny Gantz holds meeting with representatives of hardest-hit industries, promises 'we won't allow you to fall.'

'Israel is number one in terms of coronavirus testing'

Likud MK responds to claim that restrictions are 'greatest failure' of Israel. 'We're fighting a war of attrition, we'll reach our goal.'

Global searches for nearby jobs skyrocket

Data shows significant rise in number of people searching for nearby jobs during coronavirus outbreak.

'If number of patients on ventilators rises we'll mull lockdown'

Health Ministry's Deputy Director-General warns that nationwide lockdown could be in the offing if number of patients on ventilators rises.

Unemployment payments extended to mid-August

Knesset approves extension of unemployment payments, as well as expansion to include those receiving other stipends.

Israel's public health chief resigns

Professor Siegal Sadetzki, Head of Public Health Services in Israel, steps down, slams 'rapid' reopening of Israeli economy.

European Jews hold memorial for coronavirus victims

Arutz Sheva to broadcast European Jews' virtual memorial event in memory of thousands of Jewish Corona victims from across the continent.

66% of COVID-19 patients infected at home, just 2% at synagogue

Study finds that 2/3 of people with the coronavirus were infected at home. Just 2% were infected at a synagogue.

Knesset votes to give gov't sweeping powers to fight coronavirus

With less than half of MKs present, Knesset votes to weaken requirement for Knesset approval of government's coronavirus regulations.

IDF tightens restrictions on soldiers

Under new regulations, IDF meetings to be limited to 10 participants, soldiers on leave must remain at home.

Coronavirus in Hebron 'out of control'

4,786 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in PA territories, 665 have recovered, 8 are in serious condition and 21 have died.

Israeli actor hospitalized due to coronavirus complications

Israeli actor Lior Halfon admitted to coronavirus ward at Hillel Yaffe Hospital in Hadera due to complications from the virus.

Bennett's wife blasts Netanyahu

Yamina chairman's wife responds to post calling on the PM to appoint her husband to lead campaign against coronavirus.

Brazilian President undergoes another coronavirus test

Brazilian President says he has undergone another test for coronavirus following reports he has COVID-19 symptoms.

Employee at Presidential Residence diagnosed with COVID-19

A number of employees will have to go into isolation, but not President Rivlin.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo attacks Trump leadership over face masks

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo insinuates President Trump is 'COVID co-conspirator' for not wearing mask.

Confidence in Netanyahu drops, Naftali Bennett strengthens

Poll gives Yamina Party 11 seats, shows domestic support for Prime Minister's coronavirus crisis handling diminishing.

Minister Litzman:

'It's police harassment; bring them to justice'

Construction and Housing Minister appeals to Internal Security Minister following video of police detaining 13-year-old girl in Jerusalem.

691 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths today

Number of active cases rises to 12,359, 88 patients in serious condition. Death toll rises to 334.

UNESCO executive board still slams Israel despite COVID-19

World Heritage Committee cancelled. In its place, 58 member-State Paris-based representatives convened with its biannual anti-Israel baggage

Energy Minister demands closure of synagogues

Heated argument in government about closing synagogues to stop spread of COVID-19. 'We need a 2-week lockdown to reduce infections.'

'Police lost control':

Jerusalem: Mask ticket issued to terrified 13-year-old girl

New video disgusts social media: Police issue mask-non-compliance citation to haredi girl they detained walking baby stroller.

Ezra Youth Group summer camps - coronavirus style

Arutz Sheva looked at the fate of traditional summer camps, given coronavirus fears. This time we are with Ezra Youth Movement.

PA calls on Israel to close crossings

PA Mohammed Shtayyeh asks Israel to stop flow of people between PA and Israel due to spread of coronavirus.

Yisrael Eichler:

MK calls NIS 500 mask non-compliance fine 'madness'

MK Eichler attacks public restrictions, 'People lost faith in health system.'

Which yeshivas are coronavirus hotspots?

Home Front Command publishes statistics, revealing which yeshivas have high numbers of coronavirus infections.

9/11 attack survivor reported dead from coronavirus

Stephen Cooper, pictured fleeing Twin Towers with smoke behind him in photo that became famous.

Government orders closure of event halls, bars, and gyms

Cabinet orders closures on places where people congregate in closed spaces. Beaches and parks to remain open.

Lapid:

'Netanyahu failed: We're less prepared than for first wave'

Yesh Atid leader says growing number of COVID-19 cases proves 'bloated' government 'needs to be put on unpaid leave.'

Netanyahu: Israel is one step away from full lockdown

Synagogues to remain open for now, government decides, but will be limited to 19 worshippers. PM warns full lockdown might be necessary.

'I'll demand yeshivas implement capsule method'

Former Education Min. Rafi Peretz says he'll insist schools use 'capsule' method or close. 'Guidelines protected students from infection.'

An inside look at Sheba hospital coronavirus treatment center

An inside look at how Sheba's intensive care ward is preparing for a new wave of coronavirus infections.

'Yeshiva students may be on the streets'

Coronavirus may have caused 'what Zionists haven't managed to accomplish in 70 years,' Rabbi Yitzhak Koldetzki says.

Gantz: Coronavirus crisis will last at least another year

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits future site of IDF intelligence directorate base, warns Hamas against further rocket attacks.

Health Ministry, NSC call for total closure of synagogues, gyms

Government to hold emergency meeting to deliberate on calls for total closure of synagogues and gyms, limits on beaches, parks.

Doctor cries 'foul':

Whistleblower Senator/MD investigated for 'misinformation'

'Is it okay for physicians to certify on death certificate that someone died of COVID-19 even if there was never a positive test obtained?'

Study: 2% of coronavirus victims had no preexisting conditions

Study finds that overwhelming majority of coronavirus fatalities suffered from preexisting conditions, just 2% were healthy before infection

MDA: 300% increase in number of calls to hotline

Following spike in coronavirus cases, Magen David Adom reports massive increase in calls to emergency hotline.

Newspaper drops cartoon likening mask requirement to Holocaust

After backlash, Kansas newspaper removes cartoon likening requirement to wear a mask to the Holocaust.

PA reports 472 new cases of coronavirus

The total number of COVID-19 cases in PA-assigned territories is 4,722 with 20 deaths.

US to send remdesivir to COVID-19 hotspots

Department of Health and Human Services to send supply of coronavirus drug remdesivir to areas that need it most.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 331

548 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, with a total of 11,540 total active cases of the virus, including 333 patients in the hospital.

Vacation days reduced for combat unit soldiers

With 208 IDF soldiers infected by the virus and an additional 5,000 in quarantine, soldiers' days off will be reduced to 1 in 3 weeks.

Likud sources: Gantz interfering with management of coronavirus

Sources close to PM accused Blue & White of "unnecessary political maneuvering," said ability to manage crisis had deteriorated.

Analysis: How bad is Israel's ‘Second Wave’ of the coronavirus?

Putting the ‘Second Wave’ of the coronavirus into perspective.