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Venezuela: 2 Americans Among Those Nabbed After Beach Raid

Venezuela: 2 Americans Among Those Nabbed After Beach Raid

  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan security forces arrested eight people, including two alleged U.S. citizens, following a beach invasion aimed at capturing socialist President… Read More ›

NYC Mayor Says Colorado EMT’s Death Will Be Honored Forever

NYC Mayor Says Colorado EMT’s Death Will Be Honored Forever

NEW YORK (AP) — A Colorado paramedic who came to New York City to save lives before losing his own to the coronavirus will be… Read More ›

Inside story of the funeral of a NY rabbi, a COVID-19 victim, that went so wrong

Inside story of the funeral of a NY rabbi, a COVID-19 victim, that went so wrong

The police wanted to help and ‘barricaded the streets.’ The synagogue aimed for a respectful, socially distant funeral. It didn’t work out that way. And then came… Read More ›

In Germany, Where Coronavirus Is At Bay, Synagogues Prepare To Reopen With Precautions

In Germany, Where Coronavirus Is At Bay, Synagogues Prepare To Reopen With Precautions

  BERLIN (JTA) – When synagogues reopen in Germany in the coming weeks, there will be no handshakes, no hugs and no parading with the… Read More ›

China reports Wuhan has ‘zero’ hospitalized coronavirus patients — but the city still hasn’t fully reopened

China reports Wuhan has ‘zero’ hospitalized coronavirus patients — but the city still hasn’t fully reopened

  Wuhan hospitals have “zero” coronavirus patients as of Sunday, according to Chinese officials. As the origin site of the coronavirus, Wuhan represents around 84%… Read More ›

In hospital drama, preemie baby delivered as virus-hit mom struggles to breathe

In hospital drama, preemie baby delivered as virus-hit mom struggles to breathe

After C-section, boy is well, mom is stable, but no relatives visit: Father is in same northern Israeli hospital with COVID-19, and family live in… Read More ›

What will and won’t change after the coronavirus crisis?

What will and won’t change after the coronavirus crisis?

These are the key aspects of our lives that are likely to change or remain the same in the post-virus world.   After just several… Read More ›

Britain’s health service is part of its national psyche. It’s also on life support

Britain’s health service is part of its national psyche. It’s also on life support

London – The makeshift poster is displayed proudly in the window of a London home. “We love the NHS” is written in children’s handwriting above… Read More ›

Israel needs a proper exit for coronavirus crisis

Israel needs a proper exit for coronavirus crisis

Opinion: Increasingly detailed reports of a plan for post-virus life are giving the false impression that the crisis is behind us; decision-makers must set a… Read More ›

Rivlin gives PM, Gantz 48 more hours to seal deal as sides cite ‘major progress’

Rivlin gives PM, Gantz 48 more hours to seal deal as sides cite ‘major progress’

Blue and White chief’s mandate extended to Wednesday midnight after Netanyahu joins request; teams reconvening Tuesday morning; Yamina sources say party set to bolt right-wing… Read More ›

Fauci says the government is considering giving out COVID-19 ‘immunity cards’ as part of push to reopen the economy

Fauci says the government is considering giving out COVID-19 ‘immunity cards’ as part of push to reopen the economy

  The federal government is weighing giving out certificates to people who have recovered from coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday. The immunity cards could… Read More ›

How do you shelter from coronavirus when you don’t have a home?

How do you shelter from coronavirus when you don’t have a home?

Israel has put in place emergency regulations prohibiting anyone from venturing more than 100 meters from their houses, but there are those who have no… Read More ›

After week-long lockdown, some Bnei Brak restrictions to be eased

After week-long lockdown, some Bnei Brak restrictions to be eased

Residents of ultra-Orthodox town will be allowed to leave for work or other essential matters, as rest of country emerges from four-days of banned travel… Read More ›

Cabinet names lockdown committee, with 8 cities, Jerusalem areas in crosshairs

Cabinet names lockdown committee, with 8 cities, Jerusalem areas in crosshairs

Late night meeting also authorizes amendment to Basic Law of State Economy to allow country to tackle financial crisis brought on by virus restrictions  … Read More ›

The Cuomo Show, Andrew And Chris, Enliven Coronavirus TV

The Cuomo Show, Andrew And Chris, Enliven Coronavirus TV

  NEW YORK (AP) — With all their familial love and drama, the Cuomo brothers — Andrew during the daytime, Chris at night — have… Read More ›

A new type of coronavirus test could turn the tide by revealing who has already recovered. Those immune people could go back to work first.

A new type of coronavirus test could turn the tide by revealing who has already recovered. Those immune people could go back to work first.

  New tests can identify people who have recovered from COVID-19 by searching for coronavirus antibodies in the blood. They could available in the US within weeks. Such tests… Read More ›

How to mitigate mild symptoms of COVID-19 at home, according to doctors

How to mitigate mild symptoms of COVID-19 at home, according to doctors

  Most people who are sick with COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, have mild symptoms and are advised to stay home and… Read More ›

Netanyahu orders increased restrictions as cases climb to 3,619

Netanyahu orders increased restrictions as cases climb to 3,619

Deaths rise to 12 • Haredim lead surge in new cases • Some 1,300 fines issued for defying directives.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered… Read More ›

Forensic pathologists beware: COVID-19 lives on in blood after death

Forensic pathologists beware: COVID-19 lives on in blood after death

‘It is more resilient in that it sticks around the dead body’: California’s Dr. Judy Melinek develops protocols for limiting exposure of medical staff to… Read More ›

Coronavirus is not the only deadly disease

Coronavirus is not the only deadly disease

Opinion: Many people require ongoing treatment for a host of ailments, but physicians are being told to delay care that Health Ministry officials deem not… Read More ›