Coronavirus

Watch : New York Governor Cuomo holds coronavirus briefing

Watch coverage as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo makes an announcement on coronavirus relief efforts.

Palestinian Arab laborers back working in Israel as virus slows

Israel, PA agree to allow thousands of Palestinian Arab workers into Israeli towns, following coronavirus restrictions on border crossings.

Pompeo: 'Enormous evidence' coronavirus came from Chinese lab

US Secretary of State says intelligence information backs theory coronavirus pandemic originated in Chinese laboratory in Wuhan.

Israel's annual gay pride parades nixed over coronavirus

Online gay pride events to take place of annual parades amid ongoing pandemic. Organizers hope parades might be held in late summer.

Flowers and smiles as Israeli kids return to school

Some Israeli students return to school Sunday - but government restrictions on return leave some parents concerned about safety.

Naftali Bennett:

'Restore public trust by releasing data on coronavirus'

Bennett said while it was widely believed Israel was one of the leaders when it came to low amount of new infections, it was actually 32nd.

3,166 coronavirus test swabs taken at MDA station in Jerusalem

Special coronavirus test collection station operated in Jerusalem helps residents deposit swabs to see if they have coronavirus.

60% attendance at open learning institutions

Some 180,000 students from around 1,500 educational institutions return today.

Coronavirus restrictions to be eased soon?

Health Ministry considering reducing restrictions, allowing gatherings of 10 people beginning next week.

ADL: Haredi community being scapegoated for coronavirus

On Social Media, Haredi and Orthodox Jewish communities are being scapegoated and blamed for COVID-19

Rivlin asks Ministry of Health to allow family visits to hostels

President seeks leniency for family visits to those with physical and mental disabilities living in hostels operated by the state.

Corona doesn't stop the New Israel Fund from trying to harm Israel

Health care workers honored with flyovers across US

US Navy Blue and Angels, Air Force Thunderbirds fly over US cities to say thank you to health care workers amid coronavirus outbreak.

Gradual return to school begins this morning

Grades 1-3 and 11-12 return to the classroom in most localities. Some cities refuse to open schools.

Netanyahu to attend virtual conference of world leaders

The video conference will deal with the global efforts to combat the coronavirus.

US coronavirus deaths climb by 1,435 in 24 hours

A total of 66,224 deaths have been recorded in the US, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Johnson: Arrangements were being made in case I died

British Prime Minister reveals that his deteriorated so badly after contracting coronavirus that a strategy was drawn up in case he died.

How will teachers with 'at-risk' children return to work?

Secretary-General of the Teachers' Union Yaffe Ben David replies to teaching staff who have problems with returning to school.

Intelligence dossier confirms cover-up allegations against China

An intelligence document published by 5 leading agencies reportedly confirms allegations of Chinese wrongdoing in spread of COVID-19.

Coronavirus in Israel: 16,152 confirmed cases

Health Ministry: By Saturday morning, 227 coronavirus deaths, 9,400 recoveries.

Atlanta synagogue walks back reopening announcement

Synagogue says it will remain closed, hours after announcing planned reopening. 'Chabad in Georgia taking extra precautionary measures.'

The pandemic has strengthened Americans' faith - but not Jews'

One in four Americans say the pandemic has strengthened their faith. For Jews, it’s 7%.

Cabinet to discuss new relief measures for the economy

Cabinet to discuss opening of markets, shopping malls and parks, among other things.

FDA allows use of drug for coronavirus

Food and Drug Administration allows emergency use of experimental drug remdesivir, which appears to help some patients recover faster.

US coronavirus cases increase by more than 30,000 in one day

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1,062,446 cases of COVID-19 and 62,406 deaths.

New York public schools will not reopen this year

New York Governor says public schools will not resume in-person teaching for the remainder of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus in Israel: 225 dead, 16,101 cases

103 cases are in serious condition and 83 are on respirators.

A salute to Israel's courageous Lone Soldiers

COVID-19 achieved what no enemy could - remembering and celebrating virtually.

Hope grows for coronavirus drug breakthrough

The United States' top infectious diseases expert says the trial of an antiviral drug to treat Covid-19 has produced promising results.

Watch: Jewish New Yorkers respond to Blasio

Jews from New York respond to the mayor's tweets which "singled out the Jewish community"

Coronavirus conspiracy theories affecting Aliyah

How to deal with the confusion that these conspiracy theories cause when planning Aliyah.

Synagogues in Germany begin reopening

German authorities give greenlight to reopening of central synagogues, so long as social distancing regulations maintained.

Bnei Brak rabbi becomes 223rd coronavirus fatality

Family suffers third coronavirus-related death in a row, after Rabbi Shlomo Meir Rosenberg dies at Mayanei Hayeshua Hospital.

Elon Musk: Coronavirus lockdowns are 'fascist'

Tesla CEO slams lockdown orders as 'forcible imprisonment', calls anti-coronavirus measures unconstitutional.

Grades 1-3 & 11-12 to reopen Monday

Ministers agree to resume studies for grades 1-3 and 11-12 - but kindergartens and preschools to remain closed for another week.

Why Israel fought the virus much better than the West

Georgia okays drivers' licenses for teens - without tests

Governor signs order allowing teenagers to be given drivers' licenses without tests, relying on parents' opinion of their driving skills.

What will yeshiva studies look like in the age of coronavirus?

Officials at yeshivas across Israel preparing to reopen. But how will they operate within social distancing restrictions?

No time for a breather:

A nurse’s account of Israel’s first coronavirus death

Nurse Rachel Gemara describes life inside an Israeli coronavirus ward, describes Israel's first confirmed coronavirus death.

Jewish security network plans for day after coronavirus closures

Security network for American Jewish organizations sets up task force to prepare institutions for threats they may face upon reopening.

'I would not send my children back to school'

Former Health Ministry Director-General explains why the education system is not yet ready for schools to reopen.

Trump says he saw evidence linking COVID-19 to Wuhan lab

Trump says he has seen evidence linking the novel coronavirus to a lab in Wuhan, but does not provide further details.

NYPD tries to disperse Jewish funeral in Borough Park

Incident comes two days after large funeral gathering in Williamsburg prompted Mayor de Blasio to single out the entire Jewish community.

What needs to be done before the lockdowns can be lifted?

Is a consistent fall in new cases enough? Or does there need to be a rapid expansion in testing capabilities and contact tracing?

The Corona-lL initiative - transforming the course of history

MK Shaked (Yamina) praises the high-tech professionals behind the Israeli Corona-IL initiative

Russian PM tests positive for coronavirus

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin enters self-isolation after informing President Vladimir Putin of his positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 222, 8,561 have recovered

82 patients are in serious condition, total number of patients rises to 15,946.

Trump weighing punitive measures against China

US officials said to be deciding on punitive measures against China in wake of country's alleged CV-19 disinformation campaign.

President Rivlin expresses solidarity with New York

Israeli President speaks with New York Governor Cuomo, thanks governor for his commitment to New York Jewish community.

Health Ministry: Don't open kindergartens

Govt. expected to approve reopening of elementary schools for this Sunday. Health Ministry says younger children have higher infection rate.

Jerusalem neighborhoods declared "restricted areas"

Romema, Kiryat Belz, and Kiryat Sanz, as well as Bedouin town of Hura to be declared restricted zones until midnight on Sunday.

Renewed closures expected on Jerusalem neighborhoods

Neighborhoods of Jerusalem appear to be headed for renewed lockdown while lockdown in Netivot will come to an end.

Defense Ministry COVID-19 procurement operation concludes

Israel Defense Ministry Directorate of Production and Procurement (DOPP) concludes month-and-a-half since launch of procurement operation.

Poll: 26% of Israelis doubt ability to survive financial crisis

Over a quarter of population is unsure of their ability to survive the economic crisis in the wake of coronavirus, according to poll.

Pompeo: America needs to hold China accountable

"What the Chinese Communist Party did here, in not preventing the spread of this around the world, they are responsible for."

Prof. Shuki Shemer:

'Children's role in spreading contagion is zero'

Former Health Ministry Director supports decision to open schools, but points out another week might be worth wait.

Strict Lag B'Omer restrictions

By Health Ministry and NSC recommendation, bonfires across country, except for three major centers, is banned.

Trump won't extend social distancing guidelines

US President says federal government will not be extending social distancing guidelines, set to expire on Thursday.

Did scientists find the cure for the coronavirus?

Disorganized research slows discovery of COVID-19 treatments, experts say.

Has Israel 'killed' the coronavirus?

Dan Diker pays tribute to the Israeli culture of survival in managing disasters.