Coronavirus

Hatzala-Thon Celebration Draws Millions of Viewers and Dollars

Hatzalah raises $15 million with 24-hour Hatzalah-Thon in 24 hours amidst coronavirus crisis.

Israel to lead UN innovation forum on fight against COVID-19

Israel and Ghana elected to head the United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum.

Initiative connects out-of-work tour guide olim with clientele

While tourists from abroad remain unable to visit, Israelis explore country's historical, religious, cultural and ecological wonders.

Watch Don't Hide From Me - COVID-19 version

Author and filmmaker Tzvi Fishman releases coronavirus-themed video clip featuring Avraham Fried hit, Don't Hide from Me.

Coronavirus: 3,939 active cases, 12,364 people have recovered

Health Ministry publishes latest figures on coronavirus in Israel. 264 fatalities connected to the virus.

'We sacrificed the economy on the altar of health'

"It's not possible to do what we did again, even if there is another wave of coronavirus," outgoing Finance Minister Kahlon says.

WHO: The coronavirus may never go away

World Health Organization officials say that populations around the world may have to learn to live with COVID-19 long term.

Regeneron to test 'antibody cocktail' to treat coronavirus

Regeneron’s drug uses the same antibodies that people develop when they become sick and recover from the coronavirus.

Explaining the corona virus

Why do bad things happen to good people?

MDA: The coronavirus lesson from Israel to the world

What Jewish communities in the US and around the world can learn about fighting coronavirus from MDA - Israel’s EMS organization

What is the title of your book during these COVID-19 times?

These are not “uncertain times;” these are defining times. These are the moments in our life when we write the title of our book. Op-ed.

Half of all US plasma donors are Orthodox Jews

After overwhelming New York's blood banks, Orthodox Jewish COVID-19 survivors begin flocking to Delaware, Philadelphia, to donate plasma.

Adult coronavirus patient suffers rare heart complication

In unprecedented case, adult coronavirus patient suffers multi-system inflammation and heart damage seen only in pediatric COVID-19 cases.

Budapest: Convoy crosses Danube to honor medical teams

In shadow of coronavirus outbreak, Budapest Jewish community holds socially-distanced Lag Ba'omer parade honoring medical teams.

Will Ben Gurion Airport be reopened soon?

New plan aims to reduce chance of coronavirus transmission in airport and during flights.

Coronavirus in an Ashkelon preschool?

Ashkelon municipality replaces all staff members until coronavirus test results are received.

Germany: Jewish group fighting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

Help stop anti-Semitic coronavirus conspiracy theories, German Jewish group asks government.

Lakewood, NJ rabbi arrested for violating social distancing

Orthodox rabbi from Lakewood, New Jersey who is suing state's governor has been arrested for holding mass public gathering.

Kremlin spokesman hospitalized with coronavirus

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov hospitalized after contracting COVID-19. He has not been in close vicinity to President Putin recently.

Can the Holy Temple incense fight the coronavirus disease?

What spices and essential oils were used in the Temple and Biblical times? Can they help fight the coronavirus?

Pence to distance himself from Trump

US Vice President will distance himself from President Trump after his press secretary tested positive for coronavirus.

Coronavirus exploited to spread anti-Semitism

New report details how anti-Israel, anti-Jewish and anti-Israel propaganda during coronavirus pandemic is similar to classic anti-Semitism.

Live: Can China be sued for COVID-19 spread?

Will Beijing face legal liability for role in global pandemic, or as sovereign state, can it merely assert immunity?

MDA stands in solidarity with coronavirus victims

Magen David Adom holds international solidarity event for communities affected by coronavirus around the world.

Live: Dr. Fauci testifies before Senate on coronavirus response

Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee holds hearing on "COVID-19: Safely Getting Back to Work and Back to School."

Russia disaster: Coronavirus patients perish in hospital fire

Five intensive-care coronavirus patients perish in fire that broke out in St. Petersburg Hospital after ventilator short-circuit.

Israel Railways announces: Some stations to open next week

Some train stations reopen in first stage of plan to gradually increase public transportation across Israel.

22-year-old who was on life support released from hospital

Afik Swisa, 22, is released from Ichilov Medical Center after recovering from coronavirus.

San Diego-area shopper asked to remove Nazi swastika face mask

Man wearing swastika face mask claims he was engaging in 'peaceful protest', calls California's governor ' a Nazi'.

Public transportation to resume on weekends

City bus lines will continue to run on weekends, but canceled lines will not resume operations, Transportation Ministry decides.

Covid-19 in the Middle East: Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia

Assessment of the various Middle Eastern countries' responses to the corona pandemic, and the diplomatic and defense implications. Opinion.

Waqf threatens to reopen Al Aqsa, blame Israel for consequences

Waqf threatens to reopen Al Aqsa, says Israel will bear responsibility for consequences of decision to reopen before end of outbreak.

Jewish group adopts emergency coronavirus crisis resolutions

JCPA adopts emergency resolutions, calls for vote by mail and early in-person voting.

Patriots owner auctioning Super Bowl ring for COVID-19 charity

Robert Kraft puts up one of his Super Bowl rings for sale at auction on behalf of charity helping those affected by the coronavirus pandemic

'It's as if three weeks of my life completely disappeared'

Jewish attorney at center of COVID-19 outbreak in New York area still has no idea how he got it.

Cuomo: Several regions could reopen their economies this weekend

New York Governor says regions of the state could reopen after meeting criteria related to hospitalizations and coronavirus testing.

Watch: Trump ends press conference after clash with reporter

US President abruptly ends press briefing after being challenged by a CBS News reporter on coronavirus testing.

White House employees asked to wear masks in West Wing

White House officials working in West Wing asked to wear masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Large crowds gather at bonfires contrary to guidelines

Netanyahu orders that crowds around Lag B'Omer bonfires in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh be dispersed.

US coronavirus deaths top 80,000

Total coronavirus cases in the United States have exceeded 1.3 million, according to Reuters tally.

Finding light amidst the darkness

The most well known epidemic in Jewish history is the one that killed 24,000 of Rabbi Akiva's students. Almost impossible to imagine.

Religious Services Minister calls Meron policing 'excessive'

Minister Vaknin tells Arutz Sheva of grief and pain due to diminished Rashbi hilula celebration, criticizing police handling of incident.

Coronavirus and Pikuach Nefesh (saving lives)

Machon Shilo's Rabbi David bar Hayim discusses the halakhic imperative to save lives in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.

Middle schools likely to resume next week

Education, Health Ministries agree on plan to resume classes for grades 4-10 for one to two days a week.

Secret of the Zohar

Author Tzvi Fishman insists Torah learning is greatest light there is and offers his new book, Secret of the Zohar, as a free download.

MDA forces deployed in Meron

Magen David Adom teams will arrive with two buses, ambulances, intensive care vehicles, command vehicles and other emergency vehicles.

Coronavirus technology:

3D printers save lives

Maf'il Corporation opens technology center to print missing spare parts for medical teams across country.

Bennett: We will fight for sovereignty from the opposition

Outgoing defense minister says neither Likud nor Blue and White want Health Ministry despite its importance during coronavirus crisis.

Up to 2,000 French Jews may have died of coronavirus

'In our busiest two weeks, we sent 80 coffins to Israel,' local ZAKA chief says.

Worse wave of coronavirus expected during winter

Professor Itamar Grotto, Dep. Director-General of the Health Ministry, warns 'complete normalcy' will only come when there are no new cases.

No solution yet for students in grades 4-6

'Unthinkable that they reopen malls but not schools,' enraged parent says.

Confirmed: Loss of smell and taste linked to COVID-19

Global survey of 4,000 coronavirus patients supports link between COVID-19 and loss of smell and taste.

IDF: Quarantined people will be released from hotels

Israelis returning from abroad will self-isolate at home, as IDF begins releasing quarantined individuals home.

Pence's office: He's not planning to self-quarantine

US Vice President's office denies report that Pence will self-quarantine after his press secretary tested positive for coronavirus.

Iran county placed under lockdown due to coronavirus

County in southwestern Iran placed under lockdown due to residents not observing social distancing rules.

Pence self-isolating after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

US Vice President tested negative for coronavirus but has decided to self-isolate away from the White House as an abundance of caution.

Parks to reopen, but use of equipment will be prohibited

New relief measures: Activity in fitness facilities will be permitted while maintaining physical distancing.

'Bombshell' report alleges China's complicity in COVID-19 spread

New report indicates Chinese gov't complicit in spread of COVID-19.

Kindergartens, preschools to operate on Lag B'Omer

An agreement has been reached between the Local Gov't & Workers' Union according to which aides will man classes instead of regular staff.

Decline in coronavirus pandemic in Israel continues

Number of active coronavirus cases in Israel falls to lowest level since March, with just 24 new cases in 24 hours.