 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 pilgrimageProf. 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. |
