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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 ›

A gift for Passover: The tenth plague told from the perspective of an Egyptian child

A gift for Passover: The tenth plague told from the perspective of an Egyptian child

In time for the Jewish holiday, world-renowned Israeli author Etgar Keret has written a new iteration of the Plague of the Firstborn, which helped liberate… Read More ›

New York death toll soars past 10,000 after officials add ‘probable’ fatalities

New York death toll soars past 10,000 after officials add ‘probable’ fatalities

Authorities say 3,778 died of virus without being tested as outbreak in state appears to plateau; Cuomo clashes with Trump after president claims ‘total’ authority… Read More ›

Borrowing Shiva Chairs:  WHY RISK IT?

Borrowing Shiva Chairs: WHY RISK IT?

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com Unfortunately, there will be a very large number of families that will be sitting shiva right after Yom Tov. … Read More ›

Apple just released a tool that shows how well people in your area are staying home. Take a look.

Apple just released a tool that shows how well people in your area are staying home. Take a look.

Apple just released a new tool to show how effectively people are socially distancing across the globe. The tool gathers location data from Apple Maps… Read More ›

‘Israel has lost about 10,000 COVID-19 tests’ – senior health official

‘Israel has lost about 10,000 COVID-19 tests’ – senior health official

The official elaborated that the reason so many tests had been lost or delayed along the way is the large amount of bureaucracy involved in… 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 ›

Lawmaker: Trump Officials Want Delay In Census Due To Virus

Lawmaker: Trump Officials Want Delay In Census Due To Virus

  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration wants to delay deadlines for the 2020 census because of the coronavirus outbreak, a move that if… Read More ›

Trump lashes out in grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president

Trump lashes out in grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president

President Donald Trump lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a grievance-fueled appearance from the White House that featured a… Read More ›