Coronavirus

Health Min. pushes to close parks and beaches, limit restaurants

After Knesset approves limits on synagogues and event halls, government to consider Health Ministry's plan to close beaches and parks.

As crisis worsens: 'State needs to reach into its pockets'

A financial strategist tells Arutz Sheva that the Bank of Israel & gov't need to take action to prevent the severe recession in the making.

Why I decided to close my synagogue

Why one congregational rabbi from Modi'in in central Israel decided to go beyond the letter of the law and close his synagogue.

Knesset approves new restrictions to combat coronavirus pandemic

New regulations limit number of worshippers in synagogues, guests at weddings, or customers at bars to maximum of 50.

Former Health Min. Dir.:

'There's no second wave because there was no first wave'

Sheba Infectious Disease Unit head Prof. Rahav and Former Health Min. Director Prof. Lass clash over coronavirus.

Johnson wishes NHS a 'happy birthday' on its 72nd anniversary

British PM issues anniversary greeting for country's National Health Service amidst coronavirus crisis.

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Dr Zelenko: Hydroxychloroquine opposers 'guilty of mass murder'

YouTube removes video claiming 'community guidelines violation'.

Policeman enforcing mask guidelines only covers his chin

Officer who issued fine against reporter for only covering his chin with his mouth only covered his own chin while issuing fine.

PM Netanyahu: We are in the midst of a strong outbreak

"This outbreak will be accompanied by a doubling of the number of severely ill patients, which will challenge the health care system."

Experts warn: 500 COVID-19 deaths in August

Ben Gurion University team warns of soaring death toll if spread of coronavirus is not brought under control in the coming weeks.

Civilian Corona Cabinet meets for the first time

Bennett: "One million people are in need of livelihood. To quell coronavirus and bring back livelihoods, action must be taken today."

Areas 'at risk': Bnei Brak, Beitar Illit, Kafr Qasim

Number of active coronavirus cases tops 11,000, according to Coronavirus National Information Center. Over 1,400 cases in Jerusalem.

WHO discontinues trials of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

World Health Organization discontinues trials of the hydroxychloroquine in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

Jerusalem one of the major hotspots of coronavirus

Over 550 cases have been diagnosed in the capital in the past week, most of them in the haredi neighborhoods.

Minister Ohana to be in isolation until next Sunday

Public Security Minister to enter isolation after meeting Border Police commander who was diagnosed with COVID-19.

Border Police Chief diagnosed with coronavirus

Border Police Chief Yaakov (Kobi) Shabtai diagnosed with coronavirus.

Exams won't be held on college campuses

University heads protest coronavirus restrictions banning colleges and universities from holding exams on campus. 'Proposal harms students.'

Coronavirus 'car concert' for chronically ill children

Nearly 1,000 children and their families enjoy special 'car concert' event, giving them a much-needed break during the coronavirus outbreak.

Likud minister: 'I take my statement back'

Minister Tzachi Hanegbi apologizes for saying 'notion people have nothing to eat is nonsense.' 'I take my statement back.'

977 new coronavirus cases diagnosed

Nearly 11,000 active cases of coronavirus, with 330 deaths, National Security Council reports.

Camp counselor tests positive, delaying start of session

American Jewish camp delays start date after counselor tests positive for coronavirus.

WHO urges countries to 'wake up'

World Health Organization calls on countries hit by serious coronavirus outbreaks to "take control".

'The notion that people have nothing to eat is nonsense'

Likud Minister dismisses claims that there are Israelis who are starved for food after losing their jobs due to COVID-19.

EU authorizes use of remdesivir to treat coronavirus

Several US studies have shown that remdesivir can reduce the duration of hospital stays for COVID-19 patients.

'We don't want to have half the country in isolation'

Health Minister on new restrictions: We opened up the economy, that has consequences and we are dealing with them.

Coronavirus case detected in the Knesset

MK Zvi Hauser to enter isolation after intern working with Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee contracts COVID-19.

Netanyahu: You can't hug your grandparents right now

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges the public to obey the guidelines of the Ministry of Health as COVID-19 cases spike.

Coronavirus: 77 in serious condition, 27 on respirators

Ministry of Health: 566 cases of coronavirus diagnosed since midnight, increasing the number of active patients to 10,060.

Number of new coronavirus cases tops 1000

Seventy coronavirus patients in serious condition as number of new cases tops 1,000 for first time.

LA foundation to provide $8.5 million in COVID-19 relief

Jewish foundation in Los Angeles using its $8.5 million in grants this year just for COVID-19 relief.

'The preschool-like behavior of the government must stop today'

Yamina chairman: The failures of the government in dealing with the virus have led to mass unemployment.

Israel Aerospace Industries to cooperate with UAE

Israel Aerospace Industries signs collaboration agreement with Group 42 from Abu Dhabi in order to fight coronavirus.

Fauci: We're not going in the right direction

US top infectious disease expert says he is growing increasingly concerned with the number of coronavirus infections.

Netanyahu: Restrictions needed to flatten the curve

Government passes restrictions limiting gatherings to 20 people.

PM threatens new elections at stormy Corona Cabinet meeting

Stormy meeting of Israel's 'Coronavirus Cabinet' as Gantz demands Netanyahu turn over management of coronavirus crisis to Defense Ministry.

Police embark on large-scale coronavirus enforcement operation

Due to rise in coronavirus infection rates, police deployed in large numbers to ensure public health.

Government meets to renew COVID-19 restrictions

Ministers set to approve re-imposition of restrictions banning gatherings of over 20 people, even at synagogues.

Jobs drop 27.4% in April

Hospitality and food sectors in Israel see 75.7% loss in jobs in first month of coronavirus lockdown.

Michael Savage on COVID, Pelosi, borders, language, and culture

Listen to Michael Savage discuss Fauci and COVID-19, Biden, Pelosi, and much more on the Savage Nation podcast.

Corona Cabinet convenes today to discuss new restrictions

Health Ministry will ask ministers to approve restrictions of up to 50 at event halls, restaurants and up to 20 worshipers in synagogues.

Hamodia attacks: The haredim have lost confidence

When the media needs blood, there's nothing like turning on the haredim, merchandise that always has buyers, says Hamodia's Yaakov Reinitz.

Naftali Bennett:

'The plague is back big-time - watch out for the weak'

Former Defense Min. Naftali Bennett issues statement warning coronavirus transfers from young to old; urges meeting elderly only outdoors.

USA: About 50,000 test COVID-19 positive in one day

Outbreak centers decide on series of steps: Closing non-open-air entertainment venues and wearing masks outdoors.

Former Health Min. Director: Don't let them brainwash you

Prof. Yoram Lass: "There was no first wave of coronavirus in Israel. There is no second wave."

PA announces lockdown amid spike in coronavirus cases

PA announces that all governorates in Judea and Samaria will be closed for five days due to rise in new cases of COVID-19.

Yuval Noah Harari: COVID-19 - A new regime of surveillance?

What 21st-century lesson can we draw from the spread of COVID-19?

Record number of new cases of COVID-19

Daily record of 868 new cases recorded in the last day. Neighborhoods in Ashdod and Lod declared restricted areas.

Shin Bet tracking of COVID-19 patients approved for 3 weeks

Bill allowing Shin Bet to temporarily track the phones of coronavirus patients passed into law by the Knesset.

Active coronavirus cases top 8,000

634 new coronavirus cases reported so far Wednesday as MK Naftali Bennett announces formation of 'civil coronavirus cabinet.'

'Israel's outbreak one of the most severe in the world'

'We opened in a wild and uncontrolled fashion, the outbreak is now one of the most severe in the Western world,' journalist Erel Segal says.

Second wave of lockdowns mulled as coronavirus infections soar

Infection rate continues to rise with number of new infections hitting record high. 'If this continues, no choice but to return to lockdown'

Last flight route to Eilat shuts down

'Illogical and unreasonable to cut Eilat off and harm residents, we cannot allow this to happen,' Eilat mayor says.

'Everyone is making sacrifices, youth can help, too'

Ivri Hershkowitz decided to help parents make up lost time at work - and he's succeeding. 'We're watching kids so that parents can work.'

'I contracted coronavirus, I can't breathe'

Radio broadcaster describes coronavirus: 'I can't breathe, it's as if you took a rope and kept choking me nonstop.'

No tourists? Locals seize chance to discover Anne Frank House.

'I've lived here all my life, but I was always put off by the long line of tourists,' visitor says.

Fauci: We could see 100,000 cases a day

Coronavirus task force member expresses dismay over people congregating in crowds and not wearing masks.

The Communist agenda and the second wave of coronavirus

Should we beware of where this can take us, and how it will change our lives, as well as possibly TAKE our lives?

Health Ministry to recommend lockdown on dozens of communities

Dimona, Kiryat Gat among cities the Health Ministry is seeking a lockdown for due to spike in coronavirus cases.

MDA ambulances maintain 8-minute average response

Israel’s national EMS organization cites size of ambulance fleet and volunteer base  as crucial factors

Number of active coronavirus cases rises to 7,403

469 new cases of coronavirus diagnosed over the last 24 hours, with 25,041 cases diagnosed since the pandemic began.