Coronavirus

Fauci: US does not require more widespread lockdowns

Leading government expert rules out the possibility that US will need more lockdowns to get its COVID-19 outbreak under control.

Egypt surpasses 50,000 coronavirus cases

Egypt registers 1,218 new cases of the new coronavirus, bringing its total number to more than 50,000.

Israeli scientists develop self-disinfecting face mask

New self-cleaning reusable face mask developed at Israel's Technion Institute.

Israeli Arab towns declared restricted areas

Parts of two Israeli-Arab towns in the Negev and parts of Jaffa declared restricted areas in response to rising coronavirus morbidity rates.

Israel readies for post-virus wave of Jewish immigration

Israel gears up for mass wave of immigration, fueled by coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn created by government lockdowns.

Israel gets top marks for handling of coronavirus crisis

Economist study ranks Israel's response to coronavirus crisis among the best among the OECD.

Netanyahu warns of second mass lockdown if pandemic worsens

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges public to adapt to coronavirus, adhere to restrictions - or risk facing 'firm measures' to combat the virus.

Trump: 'America very close to vaccine'

President Donald Trump discusses police reform, coronavirus pandemic, and his re-election.

A cure for the coronavirus? Not so fast

Dr. Yoav Luria on reports from Oxford U. that a cure for COVID-19 has been found: 'Good news, but there have been plenty of false alarms.'

45 new coronavirus cases confirmed in PA

Number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in PA rises to 745, with 570 having recovered.

Finance Minister Katz:

'Even if there's a second wave - there will be no lockdown'

"Everything can be treated on a case-by-case basis using enforcement and isolation."

Secrets to fighting off the coronavirus

How to ward off the coronavirus…or suffer less if you DO get it.

Cultural events to resume with 250 in attendance

"Coronavirus Cabinet" approves plan for the resumption of cultural events.

Edelstein: Lack of discipline will result in another lockdown

The Minister of Health warned of the alarming rise in the CV-19 morbidity rate.

288 new coronavirus cases in 1 day

Number of new cases per day continues to increase as active cases approach 4,000. Death toll rises to 303.

COVID-19 deaths in NY fall to 17, lowest since start of outbreak

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says 'Phase 2' of reopening of New York City as daily death toll from coronavirus falls below 20.

Cultural institutions to reopen next week

Coronavirus Cabinet expected to allow cultural and artistic institutions to reopen next week with up to 250 visitors.

Jerusalem daycare closes due to coronavirus case

21 children enter home quarantine after classmate is diagnosed with coronavirus.

Coronavirus pandemic surges to 299 new infections in one day

Daily infection rate jumps to highest level since April, following earlier slow down of second wave of coronavirus pandemic.

'Don't start panicking yet over second wave of coronavirus'

Dr. Anat Engel of Wolfson Medical Center confirms rise in number of coronavirus patients, urges public to keep to guidelines.

Facing second wave of coronavirus, Beijing shuts schools

New outbreak in Beijing clustered around seafood market, but may have been brought in from Europe.

Will coronavirus leave a lasting impact on the workplace?

The coronavirus crisis and its impact on the labor market: Permanent damage or a short-term setback with long-term potential?

Watch: Welcome to Hotel Corona, such a lovely place

Noam Shuster checked into Hotel Corona in Jerusalem. Nothing prepared her for the multicultural, unforgettable experience.

Knesset ratifies coronavirus regulations

Knesset approves bill to enshrine in law government powers to fight the coronavirus.

258 coronavirus patients diagnosed over last day

Number of active coronavirus cases in Israel continues to rise. Death toll stands at 302.

De Blasio: We won't let people 'take law into their own hands'

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy: 'If Americans can protest, families should have access to their neighborhood parks.'

Israel aims to end imports by making own masks

Israel aims to achieve 'total independence' on mask production in next 2-3 weeks.

MK Gafni to Minister Edelstein: 'Destigmatize the haredi public'

Health Minister Edelstein tours Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak. Finance Committee Chair: 'Injustice was done to haredi public.'

Ilhan Omar's father dies of coronavirus

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, banned entry to Israel and harshly criticized by Trump for anti-Semitism, announces: 'My father has died of coronavirus'

Jewish lawmakers fight discriminatory COVID-19 enforcement

Orthodox lawmakers in New York pledge to reopen parks closed in Jewish communities as city enforces restrictions on Jews but not protestors.

U of Haifa professor: Need for mental health service to rise

University of Haifa's Dr. Eli Somer explains who is at risk of mental health issues due to coronavirus, how to prepare for resurgence.

'I'm sorry to say, the virus is back'

'Thirty children in a classroom does not fit with coronavirus guidelines,' Public Health Services director Prof. Sigal Sadetski says.

Israeli firm monitors sewers to fight coronavirus

Israeli company tracks signs of coronavirus in sewer waste to provide early warning for future outbreaks.

Florida: Few hospitals requested 'game changer' drug

Florida has not distributed most of the 1 million hydroxychloroquine doses it received free from Israeli drug company.

Ohio: Jewish DoH director resigns after anti-Semitic backlash

Ohio’s Jewish Health Department director, who faced an anti-Semitic backlash over stay-at-home orders, resigns.

Cancellation of trips for Jewish youth cost Israel $200 million

Approximately 60,000 young Jews had to cancel trips to Israel due to coronavirus, costing the economy hundreds of millions.

US: Emergency authorization for hydroxychloroquine revoked

US regulators revoke emergency authorization for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for treating COVID-19.

13 cases of coronavirus identified at nursing home in Tel Aviv

Seven residents and six staff members of prestigious Medical Palace nursing home in Tel Aviv diagnosed with COVID-19.

Global coronavirus cases surpass 8 million

Reuters tally finds that about 25% of COVID-19 cases are in the US, though the fastest-growing outbreak is in Latin America.

'Our son never had corona, hospital is covering up its mistakes'

Parents of 26-year-old who died Sunday reject hospital's claim he died of complications from coronavirus. 'He was never infected.'

Israelis who lost jobs due to pandemic haven't returned to work

Nearly 70% of Israelis unemployed due to coronavirus outbreak have not returned to work, statistics show.

43.5 million shekels in coronavirus fines

Authorities using text messages to remind coronavirus lockdown violators to pay fines on time.

NYC protesters demand: 'Open our parks!'

At a protest in Midwood, NYC, families gather to protest decision to keep parks shuttered while other parks in the city have reopened.

'Healers' - new song inspired by the coronavirus crisis

The emotional song 'Healers' is performed by Gad Elbaz and it was written and composed by Cecelia Margules

Number of people seeking jobs as bus drivers skyrockets

Increased interest in learning to drive buses will improve public transportation across Israel, Egged says.

Israeli rabbis are divided over temperature checks on Shabbat

Can you have your temperature checked electronically on the Sabbath? Chief Rabbi says yes, disputing five senior haredi rabbis.

Iran reports over 100 new coronavirus deaths in one day

Iran reports 107 new deaths in a single day from the novel coronavirus, for the first time in two months.

26-year-old dies from coronavirus complications

26-year-old Oshri Asulin from Kfar Saba dies at Sheba Hospital from complications caused by COVID-19.

3 Orthodox Jews, 2 Catholic priests sue Governor Cuomo

Group of Orthodox Jews, Catholic priests sue NY Governor Cuomo and other state officials over restrictions on public prayer.

Coronavirus 'Second Wave' slowing, with just 83 new infections

Number of new infections falls dramatically, after rise last week prompted fears of a 'second wave' of the coronavirus.

Work at Ben Gurion Airport to continue

Ministers of Finance and Transportation reached agreement allowing for the continuation of construction work, other vital functions at BG.

Netanyahu: Coronavirus situation 'a red light'

"The number of infections continues to be about 200 per day," PM warns, but doesn't declare an intention to tighten restrictions.

493 cases of coronavirus in Israel's schools and preschools

Around 12% of Israel's newest COVID-19 cases are from educational institutions.

Three of Netanyahu's security guards diagnosed with coronavirus

PM Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus, is not required to self-isolate.

Wife of Ukrainian President tests positive for COVID-19

Wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, says she tested positive for COVID-19. The President and his two children tested negative.

226 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours

There are 3,185 active cases of coronavirus in Israel, 25 of whom are on respirators.

More than 800 new coronavirus cases in Israel this week

Infection rate rises dramatically following reduction of restrictions - but number of serious cases of coronavirus remains low.

Egypt to reopen select tourist destinations to flights

Egypt hopes to draw tourists to popular attractions that have been spared the ravages of the coronavirus.

Education Minister: Schools to continue running

Minister Yoav Galant says the education system will continue to operate against the backdrop of the rise in coronavirus infections.

'In a month we could see a mass of critically ill patients'

Health Minister director-general warns of severe consequences if health guidelines are ignored.