News for Lockdown PM Bennett: If we get vaccinated now, we can avoid a lockdown'It's in arm's reach, but we're not there yet, we're at the peak of the battle at this very moment,' PM Bennett says. Israel passes 'threshold' for lockdownWith no lockdown in sight, Israel passes 600-severe-cases lockdown threshold. MK Porush: 'If there is a lockdown, I'll go to synagogue'Education Ministry failed to adequately prepare for the start of the haredi school year, MK Meir Porush says. Bennett: We can beat Delta strain, get vaccinatedPM Bennett says lockdown is weapon of last resort against spread of COVID, calls on citizens to get the vaccine to prevent a lockdown. New Zealand on lockdown after 1 case of COVID-19The island nation's Prime Minister said she wanted to ensure her country took measures before things got out of hand. New Zealand locks down over 1 COVID casePrime Minister Jacinda Ardern orders entire country into full 3-day lockdown after first COVID case in 6 months detected. Rambam hospital director: Gov't demanded that we drop standardsDr. Halbertal describes gov't determination to avoid lockdown at all costs, hospitals ordered to absorb thousands of serious cases. Australia rabbis and Jewish community condemn violations of coronavirus lockdownAn illicit engagement party roils Australian Jews as new COVID-19 outbreak extends lockdown. 'We will have a lockdown if serious cases continue to rise'Health Ministry Director-General Prof. Nachman Ash says third vaccine doses must reduce case numbers this week or there will be a lockdown. Minister of the Interior Ayelet Shaked: Lockdown - the 'last resort'Shaked said everything must be done to avoid another lockdown - including vaccinating individuals aged 40 and above. Decision on lockdown - one week before holidaysHealth Min. official: Israel has approximately two weeks before it must decide whether to impose a lockdown. How many Israelis would obey a lockdown?PM Bennett is pushing vaccinations, epidemiological investigations, in an effort to avoid lockdown, report says. Poll: Israelis sharply divided over holiday lockdownMost Israelis say fourth lockdown would represent failure by government to handle COVID crisis - but plurality back lockdown.Secret agreement: Silence in exchange for additional staffThe government promised to provide hospitals with additional staff - in exchange for complete silence, no matter what. Minister: Tough COVID restrictions on haredim - but not Arabs'Get third vaccine to prevent fourth lockdown.' Housing Minister Ze'ev Elkin warns gov't will impose lockdown if it has no choice. Experts warn: Lockdown or forced inoculationWith the Delta variant on the rise, health officials are at odds over measures to slow the spread of the virus. Netanyahu: Bennett wasted valuable time failing to provide 3rd vaccineNetanyahu blasted Bennett for failing to implement a more effective policy for dealing with COVID after he'd 'rid the country of the virus.' Finance Minister Liberman comes out against new lockdown'Not clear if lockdowns actually cut number of seriously ill patients - but they do harm the economy,' says Israeli Finance Minister. Head of Public Health Services: 'A lockdown won't beat the plague''Lockdown isn't a decree from Heaven, Green Pass guidelines were never intended to cause people to vaccinate,' Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis says. Former COVID Czar Gamzu: We can cope with coronavirus without lockdowns"After a year and a half of this epidemic, we should be able to deal with this," Ichilov director says. No government majority in favor of lockdownJust mentioning the work "lockdown" causes damage, ministers argue. Haredi MK: 'Public has no faith in lockdown decision'Possibility of lockdown over holiday season is 'embarrassing' & 'shameful,' MK Yakov Asher says. 'No chance public will have faith in this.' Sharp drop in public approval of government's handling of COVID crisisPoll: 37% think government is doing a good job, down from 49% just a few weeks ago. PM Bennett: The holiday season depends on how many people vaccinate'A quarter of a million adults received a 3rd dose of coronavirus vaccine, my predecessor wanted to wait for FDA approval,' PM Bennett says. Health Ministry Dir. Gen. Prof. Nachman Ash: 'Considering a lockdown at the end of August''We will need to make a decision in two or three weeks, maybe even in August,' Health Min. Director General says. Return to lockdown imminent as infections spike continues?As Israel enforces new restrictions following an increase in COVID cases, the country may be headed for yet another lockdown. Liberman: We'll get support of Joint Arab List to pass budget if necessaryThe Finance Minister was asked if there would be a lockdown over the High Holidays. He said he'd act according to "experts' advice."Senior Israeli health official warns of possible fourth lockdown'Everyone knows that if we don't get things under control, we're heading for a lockdown,' says senior health official. White House rules out lockdown as Delta picks up steamAccording to new findings, the Delta strain of COVID-19 is more infectious than the common cold. Coronavirus in Israel: 201 serious cases, 31 intubatedPM Bennett announces new policy: Lockdown only when hospitals are on the cusp of being overwhelmed.Israeli Health Ministry Chief: 'We might impose lockdown during holidays'Director-General of Israeli Health Ministry says government is considering imposing a new lockdown during holiday season.Top health official: There are no plans for a holiday lockdownHead of Public Health Services denies that health officials are pushing for holiday lockdown: We have to live with the virus. Health Ministry Director General: Holiday lockdown a possibilityDirector General of the Ministry of Health, Prof. Nachman Ash, says a lockdown could be imposed during the high holidays. 'Australia lockdown failing to curb cases''One thing you won’t get in all of the COVID-19 press conferences is truth,' Sky News host Alan Jones says. Israeli official: Holiday lockdown a possibility if Israelis don't follow guidelinesOfficial who took part in Coronavirus Cabinet meeting raised concerns about another possible lockdown. MK Malkieli: 'I smell a lockdown on haredi communities'MK Malkieli notes number of coronavirus infections is rising, says lockdown will be on the table the moment the numbers rise among haredim. Solo PerformanceMemories of a loved one, of the lockdown, of 50 years lived in Jerusalem fill the writer's heart as she continues on alone. Op-ed. Britain to lift all remaining lockdown restrictions in a weekBritish PM says all remaining lockdown restrictions will be lifted despite rise in coronavirus cases.'Israel is on the verge of lockdown without a change in policy'Head of public health services in the Health Ministry expresses worry over rising cases, spread of Delta variant. Government preparing for lockdown during High HolidaysDocument obtained from Prime Minister's Office reveals plans to impose stricter regulations over Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur.Australian state of Victoria enters 7-day lockdownLatest outbreak traced to a single breach of quarantine, with current variant described as five times more contagious than previous ones. Toronto yeshiva takes gov to court over COVID restrictionsYeshiva, which does not allow the Internet, has been forced to teach remote learning classes through the telephone. Iran goes into new lockdown amid fourth COVID-19 waveMost shops closed and offices restricted to one-third capacity in cities declared as “red-zones.” Police officer dead in security incident on US CapitolDriver rams two police officers, then gets out of car with sharp object. Suspect and one of the officers dead. Ontario gov to enter 4-week “emergency brake” lockdownThe government of Ontario, Canada’s largest province, is implementing an “emergency brake” lockdown for the next four weeks. France announces month-long lockdown for ParisFrench Prime Minister Jean Castex says COVID-19 cases are on the rise and that "more and more this is looking like a third wave." Cabinet approves further reopeningUp to 5,000 people to be allowed to gather outdoors in 4th step of exit from lockdown. PA announces COVID-19 lockdownLockdown to be imposed in all parts of Judea and Samaria starting Monday, due to rise in coronavirus-related deaths and infection rates. Israel lifts more COVID restrictions - 'No more lockdowns'A post-Purim rise in infections was avoided and the government now plans to bring Israeli stranded abroad home. Coronavirus Czar: 'No lockdown before elections or Passover'Mass vaccination program for children will necessary for expanded herd immunity, says Israel's top coronavirus official. Israel will 'definitely' impose restrictions on Passover nightSenior Health Ministry officials say restrictions on public activity during Passover night are a certainty, question is only which limits.'No plans for 4th lockdown - yet'Top Israeli coronavirus official tells Arutz Sheva government that government still waiting to see effect of Purim on COVID numbers. 3rd stage of reopening kicks offMiddle schools, hotels, and event halls to open as Israel takes another step out of lockdown. Ben Gurion to reopen SundayWith the lowest single-day infection rate since December, Israel has decided to reopen its borders starting Sunday. Stranded in FrankfurtLiving in today’s surreal times when Jews are physically unable to come to Israel, provides us all with opportunity to reflect.Op-ed.'We might impose new lockdown before Election Day'Nachman Ash warns that reopening of economy could lead to fourth lockdown later this month.'We still haven't ruled out imposing a 4th lockdown'Top health official warns against rapid reopening of economy, says government may need to impose yet another lockdown. |
