Coronavirus

Netanyahu: 'Historic opportunity to apply sovereignty'

PM Netanyahu opens first Likud faction meeting since inauguration of government: 'Must prepare for second wave of coronavirus.'

Cave of the Patriarchs to reopen

Cave of the Patriarchs reopens following coronavirus lockdowns - but the number of visitors will be limited.

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency

Japanese president lifts state of emergency, following seven weeks of coronavirus-related restrictions.

Flights from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport to resume in July

Airport officials say no departures will be permitted in June, with outbound flights resuming only in July.

'Haifa's haredi community is still under lockdown'

Head of Agudat Yisrael in Haifa says closure of intercity buses before holiday unfairly affects haredi community.

The Rabbinical 'We Are the World'

Watch: Rabbis worldwide sing together praying for health and well-being as coronavirus pandemic continues

Online Torah study session helped prepare for holiday

'We pray that this historic event will bring a complete recovery to our people and the entire world,' organizers say.

J'lem: Nearly 100 kindergartners quarantined after infections

30 kindergartners ordered into isolation after teacher's aide tests positive for coronavirus. 60 quarantined in second case in Jerusalem.

'Cancel requirement to wear masks in schools'

Megilot Regional Council Head spearheads initiative to cancel requirement to wear masks at school, for all children in hot areas.

CDC: Coronavirus death rate likely just 0.26%

CDC revises estimates for coronavirus death rate down to roughly a quarter of a percent. But virus remains deadlier than the flu.

Trains to resume full operations on June 8

Trans. Min. Regev and Health Min. Edelstein agree: Buses, minibuses to expand number of passengers allowed to board.

Childhood and coronavirus: How do times of crisis shape kids?

Explore how this pandemic is changing childhood and how that might shape the practices, beliefs and behaviors of kids as they grow up.

US records 638 new deaths from coronavirus

The US death toll now stands at 97,686, and a total of 1,641,585 cases have been recorded.

A hug for the Diaspora from the ancient Biblical site

Hundreds of viewers participate in special live musical prayer held by Binyamin Regional Council due to the coronavirus pandemic crisis.

White House expert: There's clear evidence that masks work

Dr. Deborah Birx: I assume Trump is able to keep six feet of distance in most cases.

Coronavirus Pandemic

'Passing the torch' in coronavirus fight

PM Netanyahu transfers the assignment for procuring medical equipment from Mossad to the Ministry of Health.

US yeshiva students to be permitted to return to Israel

Israel okays return of foreign yeshiva students seeking to resume their studies - provided specific precautions are taken.

Drop in road accidents in wake of coronavirus pandemic

In January-April 2020, 86 people were killed in car crashes—a drop of 19.6% compared to the same interval of last year.

Gaza records first death from coronavirus

77-year-old woman from Khan Yunis dies at quarantine hospital near the border with Egypt.

Somber front page for the New York Times

The names of a thousand people who died from COVID-19 in the US will be listed on the cover of Sunday's New York Times.

Hertz files for bankruptcy protection

American car rental company files for bankruptcy protection in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Study: Drug touted by Trump may raise risk of death

While Trump stands by the potential virus cure, vast majority of media outlets as well as the WHO attacked the treatment.

Two Modern Orthodox summer camps won't open this summer

Add them to the list: 2 Orthodox camps cancel summer 2020 due to COVID-19.

Sweden’s only Jewish camp reverses decision to close this summer

Sweden's Jewish summer camp says it will allow limited number of campers, in accordance with new government decision.

Israel confirms just four more coronavirus cases

Number of active coronavirus cases rises to 2,343, with 36 in serious condition.

Trump demands that houses of worship reopen

Trump says houses of worship such as synagogues are "essential", calls on governors to allow them to reopen this weekend.

Coronavirus aftershock: The world will no longer be the same

Jay Shapiro estimates that the effects from the isolation caused by the virus will remain for a long time.

Can fear be factor which facilitates and hastens aliyah?

Emotionally preparing for possible second round of coronavirus and ways to get through the ordeal virtually unscathed.

Palestinian Authority rejects COVID-19 aid from UAE

UAE shipment of humanitarian supplies will be redirected from the PA to the needy, UN says.

'My treatment will end the COVID-19 plague'

In interview with Arutz Sheva, Dr. Zelenko says treatment with hydroxychloroquine and Zinc within first 5 days reduces death rates by 85%.

He lost both parents to COVID, now he's engaged

Leizer Porush's parents passed away from COVID-19, just days apart. When the month-long mourning period ended, he celebrated his engagement.

Watch: Wizz Air staff disinfect plane

Watch how staff disinfect a Wizz Air plane in preparation for its next flight.

Debate:

Dershowitz defends compulsory coronavirus vaccine remarks

US constitutional lawyer: 'If you refuse to be vaccinated, state has power to take you to doctor's office and plunge needle into your arm.'

Some US college students are looking into Israel instead

As colleges go virtual, students instead are heading to Israel on gap year programs.

Trump: No shut down in case of second COVID-19 wave

Trump makes clear the United States would not shut down in case a second wave of coronavirus breaks out.

'We are going to get through it. It's going to take time'

Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the battle against coronavirus: ‘We will get through it’.

Health Minister approves gatherings of up to 50 people

Opening of economy continues, but Health Minister warns citizens must cooperate with guidelines or face renewed closure.

CDC reversal: 'Coronavirus "doesn't spread easily" on surfaces'

CDC releases more guidelines on reopening; former acting CDC director Dr. Richard Besser weighs in.

Complete guide to this year's Jerusalem Day 'Flag Dance'

After legal battle, organizers and police agree on outline how various events will take place. Attendance at all events is pre-registered.

Religious services to resume in New York state

Governor Cuomo says religious services may resume on Thursday if limited to 10 or fewer participants.

Global coronavirus cases surpass five million

Latin America overtakes the United States and Europe to report the largest portion of new daily cases globally.

Jewish doctor who recommended COVID-19 drug steps down

Dr. Zev Zelenko, who treated presumptive COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, announces he is leaving his clinic near Kiryas Joel.

El Al will not resume flights before June 20

Airline extends cessation on flights in response to government extension of restrictions on passengers, foreigners entering Israel.

Watch: Dr. Zelenko speaks about his cure for Covid-19

Watch a video interview with the Jewish New York physician who has sparked a debate on the coronavirus and its cure

Fear in Europe: Second coronavirus wave only a matter of time

Dr. Andrea Ammon, director of the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention, warns not to celebrate end of coronavirus crisis.

Guidelines for reopening of synagogues

Worshippers should bring prayer books from home, all synagogues must have hand sanitizers at entrances.

'No reason not to hold Jerusalem Day event this year'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Attorney Nati Rom about the traditional 'Rikudegalim.' 'It's a very special event, we'll keep safety guidelines.'

Food deliveries to needy families jumped from 3,000 to 50,000

Colel Chabad director details enormous yet quick expansion of operations, and how they met the needs of Israel's poorest populations.

Want to pray at the Kotel this Shavuot? Sign up for the lottery

With coronavirus social distancing restrictions in place, limited number of prayer spots at Western Wall to be offered by lottery.

Jerusalem's haredi schools return to nearly normal functioning

Haredi schools in Jerusalem reopen fully - but not for all grades.

Israeli inventors make face mask with slot for eating in public

New face mask invented in Israel lets people eat in public 'like Pac-Man' while keeping mask on.

'Religious expression shouldn't be last on the priority list'

Orthodox leaders press for reopening guidance as parents say yeshivas are already holding classes.

NY family buries their mother in Israel, violating health rules

Wealthy New York Jewish family brings their mother's remains to Israel on a private jet for burial in Jerusalem, flouting coronavirus rules

Will UN General Assembly be cancelled due to coronavirus?

UN Secretary-General suggests that world leaders send video statements for annual September meeting.

Watch: Trump defends use of hydroxychloroquine

Trump says hydroxychloroquine provides "an additional level of safety".

Preparing for a round 2 of coronavirus with a doomsday prepper

If lockdown is placed again, what should we be doing now, with this ‘window of opportunity’ as stores and businesses re-open?

Cabinet approves further relief measures

Returnees from abroad will be permitted to spend their 14-day isolation home. Synagogues and museums will open.

Coming cut of coronavirus lockdown

Josh Hasten in an optimistic conversation as the country has started opening up, after being on lockdown for several months.

Synagogues to reopen with 50 worshipers at a time

Prime Minister Netanyahu approves outline for the opening of synagogues. Worshipers must wear a mask and keep a distance of two meters.

Official:

Fewer than 3,000 active coronavirus patients in Israel

38 patients in serious condition. To date, 13,435 Israelis recovered from coronavirus.