Coronavirus

Second Wave:

436 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in 24 hours

Infection rate stabilizes over 2%, number of new confirmed cases continues to rise - but number of serious cases remains low.

Avraham Fried & Eli Marcus release new single, Ub’ais Hahi

New single by Avraham Fried and Eli Marcus commemorates Jewish unity around the Miracle Sefer Torah during coronavirus pandemic.

Israeli hospital provides groundbreaking coronavirus treatment

Doctors express cautious optimism after the world's first passive immunization treatment is provided to a seriously ill COVID-19 patient.

Israel could reimpose nationwide lockdown, health official warns

Speaking with Arutz Sheva, Health Ministry official urges public to follow ministry regulations, warns Israel might return to full lockdown.

'The community is strong, we connect a lot'

Here’s how Jewish schools found creative ways to maintain community during COVID lockdown.

Top-ranked tennis player tests positive for coronavirus

Novak Djokovic announces he and his wife tested positive for coronavirus after he played in exhibition matches in Serbia and Croatia.

After COVID-19 second wave, get ready for the anti-Semitism wave

Tamar Yonah talks about the dangers facing Jews today in the Diaspora, and how they need to leave their comfort zones and come to Israel.

Fauci: US faces 'historic' challenges with coronavirus

Top White House expert says Americans should brace for a lengthy battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elad, Tiberias neighborhoods declared restricted zones

PM Netanyahu says more communities may be declared restricted zones after entire city of Elad, parts of Tiberias declared restricted.

459 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours

Significant jump seen in new COVID-19 cases as daily infection rate rises from 377 to 459.

Study: Coronavirus causing wave of anti-Semitism

Kantor Center at Tel Aviv University finds right-wing, Christian, and Islamist anti-Semitism has flourished during COVID-19 pandemic.

NY Museum of Jewish Heritage to lay off 40% of staff

Museum says financial crisis caused by coronavirus pandemic is forcing it to lay off two thirds of its employees.

Live: Fauci testifies on Trump admin's response to COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies before the Democratic House Energy & Commerce Committee.

German state reimposes lockdown

North Rhine-Westphalia reimposes coronavirus lockdown after over 1,550 employees at meat factory text positive for COVID-19.

Yuli Edelstein: 'We won't reach total closure at this point'

'It may be that during the day we'll announce certain red zones,' said Health Minister Edelstein. 'Goal is to cut off infection chain.'

Opening synagogues or fighting obesity?

How can the NY faithful reduce synagogue attendance, so that state law is not snubbed? Opinion

Women's hackathon aims to solve coronavirus dilemmas

Women’s Hackathon at Jerusalem College of Technology produces creative solutions for pandemic’s challenges.

Coronavirus 2nd wave worsens, infection rate hits 2-month high

377 new coronavirus infections recorded in single day, highest daily infection rate in two months as 'second wave' of coronavirus worsens.

Chabad's 770 headquarters reopens to unmasked crowds

Celebrations at iconic Chabad synagogue on 770 Eastern Parkway as it reopens to the public after three-month closure.

'They are murderers!'

Leading Sephardic rabbi says those who attend synagogue without a mask should be 'chased out.'

Summer school might not be able to start July 1

Local authorities are 'committed' to summer school plan but may not be ready to begin on July 1, chairman of organization says.

Israeli vaccine for coronavirus could be ready by winter

Israeli researchers say vaccine has proved successful in tests with hamsters, could be ready by end of winter if gov't approves human trials

Rise in coronavirus infections in Bedouin towns

Government center publishes statistics showing dramatic rise in coronavirus infections in northern and southern Israel.

'I don't understand the government's handling of the pandemic'

Yamina chairman blasts government's conduct during coronavirus pandemic: A kind of bipolar syndrome.

PA registers record number of new coronavirus cases

PA records 142 new infections over a 24-hour period, "the highest rate in a single day" since the start of the outbreak.

Two Trump staffers test positive for coronavirus

Two staffers who attended Trump's rally in Tulsa on Saturday have tested positive for coronavirus.

Amid a Coronavirus Surge, Officials Plot Israel's Next Steps

The latest news out seems to now be confirming what many Israelis had feared for some time – that COVID-19 is coming back in a big way.

Expand your business during COVID-19 fears

How to expand your business during the pandemic. This is a strange time filled with fear and opportunity.

Coronavirus cases top 5,000

274 new coronavirus cases diagnosed over the last 24 hours. 45 patients in serious condition.

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Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu enters isolation

Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu enters isolation after being exposed to coronavirus patient, delivers weekly lesson from home.

Heartbreaking: Naftali Bennett hears Eyal's financial hardships

MK Naftali Bennett meets Eyal, sound technician in self-employed protest tent. Eyal tells of his condition and couldn't stop the tears.

A-G considers investigating Coronavirus Cabinet leaks

Attorney General says he will consider PM's request to investigate leaks of Shin Bet chief's remarks from Coronavirus Cabinet.

IDF announces new coronavirus rules

Soldiers to be banned from using trains, sizes of gatherings of soldiers to be limited as IDF combats rise in morbidity in the ranks.

Finance Minister:

'Worst economic situation in Israel's history'

Finance Minister Yisrael Katz says Israeli economy will have difficulty in the short term in recovering from the coronavirus crisis.

Israel's presumed scenario: 2,000 patients requiring ventilator

Coronavirus Cabinet approves 'reference scenario' for which Israel is preparing, but said it is not forecast of what is expected to occur.

'We'll weigh limiting gatherings'

Government meeting on coronavirus outbreak discusses resuming cellular tracking, limiting gatherings.

'Israel lost the coronavirus battle when we stopped tracking'

Tracking of coronavirus patients isn't first time Shabak has been asked to step outside its usual realm of work, former chief says.

Rise in number of serious cases of coronavirus in Israel

Coronavirus death toll rises to 307, as number of serious cases hits 46.

'Coronavirus is weakening, could disappear on its own'

While WHO reports jump in daily infection rate, Italian infectious disease expert says coronavirus is weakening, might disappear.

'The State has failed, the business sector won't give up'

Chair of Small Businesses Association slams government handling of coronavirus crisis: 'Is it impossible to give minimum unemployment?'

PA reports 49 new cases of COVID-19

The PA has witnessed a new wave in the spread of the novel coronavirus over the past 10 days.

WHO reports largest single-day increases in COVID-19 cases

WHO reports 8,708,008 cases of coronavirus with 461,715 deaths worldwide.

British PM to announce business re-openings

British Prime Minister to announce which businesses can re-open on July 4 and the outcome of a review into 2-meter social distancing rule.

'We missed a chance to eliminate the coronavirus pandemic'

Health expert is calling on gov't to plan ahead for next year's school curriculum –'You can't start year without a well-planned program.'

'Social distancing and masks will save us from another lockdown'

'New coronavirus outbreaks have been recorded in 50 different towns,' says new Health Ministry Director-General. 'That makes it a challenge'

Will the 'triple vaccine' solve coronavirus crisis?

A team of US researchers has suggested that the triple vaccine given to children for measles, rubella and mumps may offer a cure for CV-19.

'Report is based on incorrect, out-of-date data'

Professor Hagai Levin, Association of Public Health Physicians chair, criticizes report 1,000 new COVID-19 cases could be diagnosed a day.

How the World Health Organization lost its credibility

A thorough investigation is the only way to regain confidence in the UN agency trusted with preventing epidemics. Op-ed.

Watch: Trump quips about ordering COVID-19 tests stopped

At rally in Oklahoma, Trump says he ordered the slowing down of COVID-19 testing because it makes it easier to find more cases.

PA announces new restrictions following COVID-19 spike

New restrictions include five-day lockdown in Hebron district and 48-hour lockdown in Shechem.

Number of coronavirus deaths rises to 305

Nearly 300 new coronavirus cases confirmed, as number of deaths from COVID-19 rises to 305.

'1,000 new cases each day, hundreds of deaths'

Rising number of coronavirus cases could mean 1,000 new cases daily by the end of the month - and many hundreds more deaths, report says.

UK analysis: Jews more likely to die from coronavirus

Jewish men in UK are twice as likely to die from coronavirus than overall population, study shows.

20 new cases of coronavirus recorded in PA

PA health authorities warn of second wave of novel coronavirus, urge the public to follow instructions.

Cyprus President postpones Israel visit due to coronavirus

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades postpones planned visit to Jerusalem due to concerns over coronavirus situation.

WHO: Coronavirus pandemic in a 'new and dangerous phase'

WHO chief urges nations and citizens to remain extremely vigilant as COVID-19 cases hit a new peak.

Cabinet approves resumption of cultural events

Number of participants in cultural events may not exceed 250. Tickets will be sold in advance.

349 new coronavirus cases in one day

Number of active cases reaches nearly 4,400, over double the number of active cases at the end of May.

Auschwitz memorial and museum will reopen to visitors on July 1

Auschwitz announces reopening, in accordance with coronavirus guidelines intended to enforce social distancing.

Samaria woman sings to Covid-19 doctors and nurses

Leah H, a Jewish woman who lives in Samaria, has written a song of tribute to doctors and nurses around the world.