![]() Netanyahu considering closing schools tomorrowPM holds consultations from Washington after Coronavirus Czar asks to close educational institutions beginning tomorrow instead of Friday.![]() Gamzu: No schools or mallsCoronavirus 'Czar' recommends no schools for entire month of the High Holidays, students to return only up to grade 4 after the holidays.![]() Viral apathy in IsraelWhat is going on? Why are Israelis, who were so conscientious about the first lockdown, rebelling against the corona rules? Op-ed.![]() Gamzu: I understand the frustration, but we must do somethingCoronavirus Czar explains decision to impose curfew on 40 red cities.![]() Gamzu: High Holiday lockdown still a possibilityCoonavirus Czar addresses nation after lockdown imposed on 30 towns and cities, calls on all citizens to obey guidelines.![]() '3,074 test coronavirus positive in one day'Coronavirus coordinator Prof. Ronni Gamzu recommends expanding list of cities defined 'red'.![]() Galant to haredi leaders: There is no such thing as 'red cities'Education Minister criticizes coronavirus project manager in closed talks during a visit to Bnei Brak.![]() COVID-19 in Israel: List of 'red' cities publishedTiberias, Beitar Illit included in list of municipalities with high COVID-19 morbidity where gatherings to be limited to 20 people outdoors.![]() Red, yellow and green: 'Traffic Light' plan approvedThe 'traffic light' plan has been approved by the Coronavirus Cabinet.![]() Haaretz columnist: If Gamzu gives in on Uman he's finishedHaaretz economic commentator Nehemia Shtrasler warns Coronavirus Czar not to surrender to haredi opposition to his stance on Uman pilgrimage![]() Prof. Gamzu: Severe morbidity in Israel, disaster in Arab sectorCoronavirus Czar: It is unreasonable to have 80 flights to Uman given increase in cases, I will not change my mind.![]() Coronavirus Czar Prof. Gamzu writes letters in Torah scrollHead of national fight against the coronavirus writes phrase 'and you shall guard yourselves very carefully' in Torah scroll.![]() 'Ban on travel to Uman - A slap in the face to thousands of worshipers'Housing Minister slams coronavirus czar for calling for ban on travel to Rabbi Nachman's grave in Uman this Rosh Hashannah.![]() How the coronavirus 'traffic light' system will workProf. Gamzu explains how system to rate cities according to level of coronavirus risk will work.![]() Prof. Gamzu: Flights to Uman a 'medical hazard'Prof. Gamzu outlines comprehensive program to combat epidemic. 'Most people are cooperating, but a maddening minority persists.'![]() Netanyahu: Great effort underway to avoid lockdownProf.Gamzu presents plan to impose a lockdown to Coronavirus Cabinet. The plan is meant to be implemented only if matters do not improve.![]() Lockdown looming? No malls or schoolsAccording to the plan that will be presented to the cabinet, citizens will be allowed within 500 m. of their homes for the High Holidays.![]() Heavy restrictions in 'red' areas, lighter restrictions in 'green'Program distinguishes between 'red' areas of acute outbreak and 'green' areas with less infections.![]() Will new COVID-19 restrictions be issued even before the High Holidays?Coronavirus Czar Prof. Roni Gamzu wants to impose restrictions during September holidays, but PM Netanyahu wants them sooner.![]() Prof. Gamzu recommends closure on holidaysProf. Gamzu changes approach, expected to recommend to Corona Cabinet to impose closure during coming holidays in format similar to Passover![]() Prof. Roni Gamzu: Hadassah needs immediate financial assistanceCoronavirus Czar visits Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital, which treats more COVID-19 patients than any other hospital in Israel.![]() 'If citizens don't stop gathering we will impose a lockdown'Coronavirus Czar says that when people are afraid to be tested it "creates a latent morbidity."![]() Gamzu: Israel's morbidity the highest in the worldCoronavirus Czar says public must cooperate in efforts to reduce coronavirus infection rates or nation will face a new lockdown.![]() Netanyahu's proposal to Moshe KahlonPM reportedly offered former Finance Minister to be in charge of economic policy following coronavirus crisis.![]() Weekend restrictions lifted, flights to resumeCoronavirus Cabinet decides to lift restrictions on weekend shopping and sets date for resumption of flights.![]() Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: Whoever endangers others must bear his guiltSephardic Chief Rabbi meets with Coronavirus Czar, issues joint statement calling on public to obey Health Ministry guidelines.![]() New plan for keeping synagogues opened expected within daysProjector of the fight against COVID-19 in Israel discussed the framework for keeping the nation's synagogues opened to the public.![]() Will stores be allowed to open on weekends?Government expected to approve new plan lifting many restrictions to avoid general confusion over what is allowed.![]() Coronavirus project manager visits synagoguesProf. Ronni Gamzu visits synagogues on eve of Tisha B'Av to closely monitor the implementation of the COVID-19 guidelines.![]() The Coronavirus Czar's plan to beat the virusProf. Roni Gamzu says lockdown is a last resort, IDF to assume more responsibility in stopping spread of coronavirus.![]() Netanyahu: No magic bullet to solve coronavirusPM Netanyahu says success of fight against coronavirus depends on personal responsibility of all citizens.![]() Coronavirus czar Prof. Roni Gamzu voices concern over nat'l lockdownNewly appoint coronavirus czar says he wants to do everything possible to avoid lockdown.![]() Netanyahu: We are waging war around the clockPrime minister at press conference: We don't want to institute a lockdown, but we will do it if necessary.![]() Prof. Ronni Gamzu appointed coronavirus project managerPrime Minister and Health Minister decide to appoint Ichilov Hospital CEO to position of national coronavirus project manager.![]() 'Cofix revolution' to reach Israeli hospitals?Health Ministry conducting talks with the 5-shekel coffee chain to lower prices in hospital food courts, ease burden on patients' families.![]() Official Resigns over Hadassah Hospital CrisisProfessor Roni Gamzu, Director of the Health Ministry, announces end to four-year tenure as of this June.![]() Prescription Drug Prices in Israel to Drop by 5.6%Price drop set for December 1; continues trend of 33% reduction since 2008. |