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Before Israel reboots its economy…

Before Israel reboots its economy…

Opinion: Although the national campaign against coronavirus is far from over, our leaders must show the lessons they learned in handling the pandemic so we… Read More ›

Sobbing falafel seller, symbol of virus’s financial toll, moves TV crew to tears

Sobbing falafel seller, symbol of virus’s financial toll, moves TV crew to tears

Yuval Carmi, banned from operating his shop amid pandemic and deep in debt, pleads for Netanyahu’s help: ‘I’m embarrassed from my children. I have nothing… Read More ›

Australia To Make Google And Facebook Pay For News Content

Australia To Make Google And Facebook Pay For News Content

  CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Global digital platforms Google and Facebook will be forced to pay for news content in Australia, the government said on… Read More ›

Reopening America could be done in 2 to 3-week phases, with certain aspects of society resuming sooner than others

Reopening America could be done in 2 to 3-week phases, with certain aspects of society resuming sooner than others

  The US is considering what reopening would look like amid the coronavirus pandemic. For each state that might be different. To help governors navigate… Read More ›

Trump warns China could face consequences for virus outbreak

Trump warns China could face consequences for virus outbreak

Trump and senior aides have accused China of a lack of transparency after the coronavirus broke out late last year in its city of Wuhan… Read More ›

At Tel Aviv hospital, virus patients are not dying alone

At Tel Aviv hospital, virus patients are not dying alone

Ichilov Medical Center decided to offers relatives opportunity to say goodbye to their loved ones, allowing entrance to the ICU with protective gear; ‘This is… Read More ›

Ministers said fuming after health officials issue new rules before cabinet okay

Ministers said fuming after health officials issue new rules before cabinet okay

After detailed new guidelines published, one minister writes to others that Health Ministry ‘making a mockery of cabinet’; another wonders ‘why we need a cabinet… Read More ›

Watch: Policeman And Soldier Join Bnei Brak Porch Minyan

Watch: Policeman And Soldier Join Bnei Brak Porch Minyan

  BNEI BRAK — In this unusual clip taken this Shabbat by a Filipino working for a local resident, a motley group of people join… 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 ›

Trump unveils three-stage process for states to end coronavirus shutdown

Trump unveils three-stage process for states to end coronavirus shutdown

“We are not opening all at once, but one careful step at a time,” Trump told reporters.   US President Donald Trump proposed guidelines on… Read More ›

Israel’s coronavirus death toll up to 143, with 12,758 confirmed cases

Israel’s coronavirus death toll up to 143, with 12,758 confirmed cases

The Health Ministry says among the latest fatalities is an 88-year-old woman from northern Israel who becomes the 15th COVID-19 victim from the Yokra nursing… Read More ›

National death toll rises to 143 with 12 new deaths, as Passover closure lifted

National death toll rises to 143 with 12 new deaths, as Passover closure lifted

Infection cases at 12,591; bakeries reopen, limited public transportation resumes and Israelis can again leave hometowns if they comply with restrictions   Israel on Thursday… Read More ›

New York To Require Face Coverings In Busy Public Places

New York To Require Face Coverings In Busy Public Places

  NEW YORK (AP) — New York residents will be required to wear face coverings anytime they come into close contact with other people outside… Read More ›

The Trump administration paid a bankrupt company with zero employees $55 million for N95 masks, which it’s never manufactured

The Trump administration paid a bankrupt company with zero employees $55 million for N95 masks, which it’s never manufactured

  The Trump administration has awarded a $55 million contract for N95 masks to a company with no experience producing medical supplies and whose parent… Read More ›

Gov’t to discuss Israel’s exit strategy as death toll hits 131

Gov’t to discuss Israel’s exit strategy as death toll hits 131

Arab villages in northern Israel identified as having a high number of infected people * Police issue more than 3,000 tickets   The government will… Read More ›

Israel must emerge stronger from coronavirus crisis

Israel must emerge stronger from coronavirus crisis

Opinion: A prolonged blanket closure on the nation’s economic and civil life may help keep the weaker members of society safe, but the cure may… Read More ›

Cuomo says threat that virus will overwhelm New York hospital system averted

Cuomo says threat that virus will overwhelm New York hospital system averted

New York governor orders people to wear face masks in public, sending 150 ventilators to Michigan and Maryland; State develops own antibody test   New… Read More ›

Forbes Study Ranks Israel As Safest Country Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic

Forbes Study Ranks Israel As Safest Country Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic

  NEW YORK — A new Forbes study published Monday ranked Israel as the safest country in the world with regard to dealing with the… Read More ›

Under India’s caste system Dalits are considered untouchable. The coronavirus is intensifying that slur

Under India’s caste system Dalits are considered untouchable. The coronavirus is intensifying that slur

Mumbai, India – Polamma carefully descends the 250 steps from the hilltop slum where she lives in southern India to walk one kilometer to the… Read More ›

Trump to halt World Health Organization funding over coronavirus response

Trump to halt World Health Organization funding over coronavirus response

“With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have deep concerns whether America’s generosity has been put to the best use possible,” Trump said.  … Read More ›