News for Lockdown '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. Sunday: Partial lockdown reliefGovernment approves returning grades 7-10 to schools, opening restaurants and banquet halls for vaccinated and recovering. Will our governments ever return our freedoms back to us?Who will be the winners and losers in this ideological showdown? 'They want their babysitters' - teachers caught mocking parents3 members of a Northern California school board resigned after video leaks of meeting on reopening of school system. COVID, cancel culture and conspiracy theoriesTamar Yonah with questions we need to get answers for in order to know if the lockdowns are really a conspiracy against us - or not. Last lockdown? 'We'll talk after another million are vaccinated''If we follow guidelines, I hope this will be the last lockdown,' Health Min. Edelstein says. What will reopen on Sunday?Coronavirus Cabinet approves next two steps of the plan to emerge from the lockdown.Will government impose full lockdown for Purim?Deputy Health Minister says national lockdown during Purim can't be ruled out. 'We won't celebrate Purim as if everything is fine.' Can we open the schools?Has the imposed social isolation caused emotional damage to thousands of children who need in-person instruction and peer interaction? Op-ed Hezi Levi: Lockdown may continue if vaccination rates don't riseHealth Min. Director-General warns of continued lockdown if vaccination rates remain low. Government meets to rule on reopening of Israeli schoolsAfter repeated delays, government convenes to deliberate on plans to partially reopen school system - possibly as early as Tuesday. New Hope presents emergency recovery plan for Israeli school systemNew Hope presents emergency recovery plan for Israeli school system. 'Netanyahu gov't failed to educate and protect Israel's children.' Lockdown relief begins Sunday at 7:00 a.m.The 1,000-meter distance limit will be lifted, and some workplaces will reopen. Schools will remain closed until Tuesday. After the lockdown: Get ready for massive AliyahThe "leisure time" spent during the lockdown in the Diaspora is best spent planning and preparing for inevitable Aliyah. Lockdown extended, Netanyahu and Gantz trade barbsNetanyahu attacks Gantz's opposition to extending the lockdown: You are condemning many Israelis to death. Gantz: Shame on you. Marjorie Greene: Lockdown causing suicide, depressionControversial Rep. Marjorie Greene of Georgia slams "blue state bailout budget" for increased mental issues as kids sent home from school. Third lockdown caused less economic damage than previous onesFinancial analyst Dudi Reznik thinks that the economy is has suffered less under this lockdown than the ones before it. Netanyahu: The virus is raging, get vaccinatedPM says 80% of new coronavirus cases are from the British mutation in Cabinet meeting to extend lockdown. Government to discuss extending lockdown until SundayBlue and White expected to push back against Health Ministry demand to extend lockdown by two more days. Gantz: Netanyahu is playing with human livesBlue and White chairman blasts Netanyahu after he canceled a cabinet meeting to discuss the coronavirus lockdown.Government to rule today on additional lockdown extensionNetanyahu pushing for further extension of lockdown, which is set to expire Friday morning. Gantz opposed to extension, calls for reopening. Tourism Minister slams lockdown; 'Hasn't proven itself'Orit Farkash Hacohen: 'We need to think differently and of course responsibly!' Report: Netanyahu planning additional lockdown extensionGovernment reportedly to deliberate tomorrow on PM's request for yet another extension of lockdown. Coronavirus Czar: 4th lockdown not ruled outCoronavirus Czar Prof. Nachman Ash says another likely unlikely but not impossible, morbidity increasing among young due to mutations. Finance Minister pushing for rapid reopening of economyHealth and Finance ministers spar over lockdown exit strategy and claims the lockdown saved 2,000 lives.Lockdown extended until Friday morningCabinet reaches compromise after lengthy argument between Netanyahu and Gantz over how long to extend the lockdown. Watch: Israel considering extending lockdownIsrael can boast of the most successful CV-19 vaccine campaign, but also the most time spent in lockdown as it braces for another extension. Gantz to demand partial lifting of lockdown starting Thursday'I traveled across the country and I saw that everything is open,' says Gantz. 'We're playing games with ourselves. We need to reopen.' MK Asher's proposal to reopen schoolsA return to the 'traffic light' system could be key to getting the education system working again Health Minister: "I am done with political games."Health Minister Yuli Edelstein talks about the current situation and Israel's plans going forward. Knesset votes to increase lockdown fines ahead of extensionGovernment to deliberate on lockdown extension after Knesset votes to increase fines. Knesset Speaker blasts Benny Gantz over ultimatum. Thousands defy lockdown, attend funeral of Rabbi Meshulam Dovid SoloveitchikMasses defy lockdown to attend funeral of scion of Soloveitchik rabbinic dynasty, Brisk rosh yeshiva. Watch: Thousands of PA Arabs enter breach in security fenceLockdown restrictions on PA workers entering Israel defied as masses cross through gap in fence to continue going to work.Government to approve extension of lockdownBlue and White will demand restrictions be eased if morbidity data continues downward trend. |
