Coronavirus

Netanyahu: If morbidity increases, we will have another lockdown

PM Netanyahu says 'good news' is economy is reopening, 'bad news' is morbidity rates have risen above 200 a day.

Symptoms for COVID-19 can include the Coronavirus Rash and more

Many people reporting Covid-19 symptoms often present what is now called the Coronavirus Rash across different parts of their bodies.

Number of coronavirus deaths in Israel rises to 300

Number of current infections - 2,947.

PA refuses medical supplies from UAE

For the second time in a month, PA refuses planeload of medical supplies from United Arab Emirates because it was coordinated with Israel.

US coronavirus cases surpass two million

So far in June, there have been an average of 21,000 new cases a day, according to a Reuters tally.

175 new coronavirus patients in one day

2,869 active coronavirus cases in Israel. Nearly 24,000 students and educational staff in isolation.

DC: National Guard troops contract coronavirus

White House warns mass protests across the country could lead to renewed mass coronavirus outbreak.

El Al CEO: 'Without aid from the government, we won't recover'

Knesset committee, airlines, hold special meeting to discuss coronavirus crisis. 'Even the strongest airlines in the world received aid.'

'Give us what was promised, or we'll shut things down next year'

'We're bleeding to death, every day more preschools close,' heads of Private Preschools Forum say.

Dr. Zelenko reacts to the retractions of 2 coronavirus studies

Two controversial coronavirus studies retracted after authors failed to show data was reliable.

Coronavirus patient boards plane to Israel

New immigrant receives lab results confirming coronavirus from US lab - after arriving in Israel.

Ontario will allow synagogues to reopen

Municipalities in Toronto, Ontario, to allow places of worship to reopen at 30% capacity.

Israeli teachers working in Diaspora recalled during coronavirus

Dozens of Israeli teachers working abroad recalled by Education Ministry during coronavirus crisis.

Rome Jews celebrate first Jewish wedding after lockdown

As Italy reopens following coronavirus lockdowns, Rome's Jews celebrate communities first wedding since pandemic began.

Nearly one in five Iranians may have contracted COVID-19

Senior Iranian health official says about 15 million Iranians may have been infected with novel coronavirus.

2nd wave? 148 COVID-19 patients diagnosed in last 24 hours

Health Minister warns Israel could see rise to 200 new coronavirus cases a day due to failure to abide by health guidelines.

WHO: 40% of coronavirus cases spread by asymptomatic carriers

World Health Organization says 16% of people infected with coronavirus are asymptomatic.

Did coronavirus first start spreading in August?

New study shows increase in activity outside hospitals beginning in August 2019. Was it due to coronavirus?

Fighting a pandemic with hypocrisy and bias

Lockdown rules? It all depends on what color you are in terms of politics and skin, and what you are breaking lockdown rules for. Op-ed.

Jewish Morocco: A funeral almost every single day

'The strikes hit us one after the other,' member of Morocco's Jewish community says.

Lithuania capital turns Italian as virus stops travel

As citizens prefer staying put to international travel, Vilnius offers country-themed entertainment to perk up weekends.

Perception of aging may be more important than chronological age

COVID-19 loneliness linked to elevated psychiatric symptoms in older adults.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 299

2,652 active cases of coronavirus in Israel, including 29 serious cases, as death toll rises to 299.

Former Health Min. official: Increase in cases 'very disturbing'

Prof. Amnon Afek says Israel handled COVID-19 'in an amazing fashion' but achievements could disappear if public doesn't keep to guidelines.

‘We’ve been milling our heads off’

For some small kosher food purveyors, the coronavirus era is boom time.

UK synagogues stay closed, despite approval to partially reopen

While English churches reopen for small groups of people, synagogues remain closed until prayer services with a quorum permitted.

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Health Ministry worst-case-scenario: 5,000 on ventilator

In past day another 169 new coronavirus patients diagnosed in Israel. Corona Cabinet decides to stop planned ease-ups on restrictions.

Chief of Staff on COVID-19: We learn, research, and draw lessons

IDF holds coronavirus learning forum: 'We prepare for second wave in hopes it won't come.'

169 coronavirus patients diagnosed in last 24 hours

Government rejects Health Ministry's request to close educational institutions due to spread of COVID-19.

63 schools, kindergartens to open and return to classes

385 teachers and staff infected to date with coronavirus. 135 schools and kindergartens closed. 17,605 teachers and students in isolation.

Law allowing Shin Bet surveillance of COVID-19 patients frozen

Following public criticism, Coronavirus Cabinet decides not to advance bill allowing Shin Bet to gather data on phones of patients.

Lapid: 'Coronavirus law' puts democracy in danger

Yesh Atid leader warns law gives too much power to Prime Minister Netanyahu, 'gives a criminal absolute power overt the police.'

Government freezes plans to lift coronavirus restrictions

Plan to resume train service cancelled, lifting of other coronavirus restrictions shelved amid increase in pandemic.

New Zealand lifts all coronavirus restrictions

New Zealand lifts all coronavirus restrictions, but keeps its borders closed to foreigners.

Employment Service to restart face-to-face meetings

Those applying for unemployment after June 14 will be required to appear in person within two weeks, Israel Employment Service announces.

High school student in Beit Shemesh diagnosed with coronavirus

Students at Beit Shemesh high school to continue studies via distance learning after schoolmate is diagnosed with coronavirus.

Poll: 80% of Israelis support increased police enforcement

'No one wants to be harmed because of those who violate the laws, no one wants the economy to close,' Health Miniister Edelstein says.

Government to rule on controversial 'Coronavirus Law' Monday

Watered-down version of the contentious 'Coronavirus Law' to be debated by special cabinet on Monday, paving way for its passage.

Supreme Court rejects appeal to reopen event halls

Supreme Court rejects appeal to move up date for reopening event halls, says Health Ministry's reasoning is sound.

Synagogues can reopen on limited scale in most of New York state

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo approves reopening of churches, synagogues in most of the state - but at 25% capacity.

PA reports 8 new cases of coronavirus

Total number of cases of coronavirus in PA rises to 651, with 558 recoveries and five deaths.

Chief Rabbi of Russia diagnosed with coronavirus

Rabbi Berel Lazar diagnosed with coronavirus and is under medical supervision.

Hotspots of 2nd coronavirus wave in Israel revealed

Jerusalem, Rahat, Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak and Ar'ara are just a number of Israeli cities that have recorded significant CV-19 eruptions.

Israel makes high-spec masks against virus resurgence

DM Gantz: Local production "removes our dependence on foreign factors and contributes to the Israeli economy during a difficult period."

127 schools closed as 347 test positive for COVID-19

Number of students, educational staff who have tested positive for coronavirus rises to 347.

Defense Ministry prepares for 2nd coronavirus wave

New production line for N95 masks in Sderot to produce up to 2 million masks per month.

New COVID-19 legislation to be brought for ministerial approval

Ministerial Committee for Legislation to discuss legislation after it was softened by justice minister following public criticism.

British places of worship to re-open June 15

Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected to outline measures to reopen places of worship for private individual prayer.

Four MKs from Joint Arab List to enter home isolation

Four Joint List MKs required to self quarantine after party member tests positive for COVID-19.

Coronavirus 'an outbreak of unknown proportions'

Health Min. Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov says spike is real, but Israel can avoid 'second wave' if appropriate actions are taken.

New plan to allow trains to resume operation

Transportation Min. Regev brings new plan to allow trains to resume operating for gov't approval. Resumption may be delayed until Wednesday.

Video: Police officer set on fire during protests in Mexico

Police officer is set on fire by a protester during demonstrations over the death of a man in police custody in Mexico.

Only in Israel: Love in the time of COVID-19

The families of Bezalel and Ruth found themselves at the 'COVID-19 Hotel' in Nir Etzion. Last Thursday, the two announced their engagement.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 295

Over 200 new cases of coronavirus diagnosed since Friday morning, including nine in a single nursing home.

Government to vote on virus regulations

Israeli government set to vote on law regulating coronavirus guidelines, including lockdowns and emergency orders.

Bald men more likely to have a severe case of coronavirus?

Are androgens responsible for determining the severity of COVID-19?

New Israeli invention: Aura Air

Israeli invention, Aura Air launches what it describes as 'the world’s smartest and most intensive air filtration system for under £500.'

Coronavirus in Bnei Brak: Huge number of stores up for grabs

Over 30% of commercial property on Bnei Brak's main street is up for sale, organization says.

Pearlstone retreat center to reduce workforce by 75%

Conference and retreat center lays off full-time staff after months of managing to avoid the move.

Turkey to impose curfew in effort to stem coronavirus spread

Turkey will impose two-day curfew in 15 provinces beginning midnight on Friday.