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Arye Deri asks for Arab coronavirus patients to be moved to isolation
"We must continue efforts to evacuate as many patients from their homes as possible in order to maintain the health of their families and their surroundings," Deri said.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
4/19/2020 7:38:30 AM
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Government meeting discussing new lockdown guidelines to be held at 1:30am
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 1:12:46 AM
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Inventor of N95 masks comes out of retirement to upgrade them
Hospitals are suffering a shortage of the single-use masks, leading inventor Peter Tsai to come out of retirement to find a way to sterilize them.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
4/19/2020 1:24:49 AM
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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
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 3:48:16 AM
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People are glamming up for mundane activities to brighten up lockdown
A trend of wearing costume to take out the trash has seen people wear wedding dresses, superhero costumes and lobster costumes.
By OMRI RON \
4/19/2020 2:55:06 AM
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Trump: Some states to begin lifting coronavirus restrictions
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 3:08:41 AM
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Coronavirus guidelines include prison for business owners who don't comply
By ANNA BARSKY \
4/19/2020 3:34:22 AM
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Germany, Brazil look to economic recovery later this year
Brazil's central bank will issue a formal forecast for the country's economy soon, but it could take three more months to be able to assess the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 4:40:11 AM
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S.Korea reports under ten new COVID-19 cases for first time in two months
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 5:10:36 AM
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China new coronavirus cases at lowest point in over a month
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 5:21:04 AM
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Holocaust Memorial events held over the internet in light of coronavirus
During these meetings there will be discussion regarding the memory of the holocaust, how it should be commemorate the victims and the world which was lost.
By YUVAL BAGNO/MAARIV \
4/19/2020 6:30:53 AM
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Mindy Lamm, wife of Yeshiva U president emeritus Rabbi Dr Lamm, dies
"In memory of our dear Aunt Mindy Lamm, who held aloft the entire world until she was felled by this murderous affliction," her niece wrote in a Facebook post.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/21/2020 12:45:14 PM
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Study: Under two-thirds of furloughed staff confident of returning to work
Some 77% of unionized workers expressed their confidence that they would return to work in May, including 40% who were very confident.
By EYTAN HALON \
4/19/2020 6:42:29 AM
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US condemns arrests of Hong Kong democracy activists
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 6:52:34 AM
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Thailand reports 32 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 7:46:55 AM
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Germany's coronavirus cases rise to 139,897
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 7:59:56 AM
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Release for new guidelines on Western Wall prayers expected tomorrow
By CELIA JEAN \
4/19/2020 8:02:02 AM
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World governments are condemning the arrest of Hong Kong protesters
The arrests on Saturday were the biggest crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement since the outbreak of mass protests last year.
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 8:13:00 AM
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Coronavirus may cause lasting damage throughout body, doctors fear
For the sickest patients, infection with the new coronavirus is proving to be a full-body assault, causing damage well beyond the lungs.
By MELISSA HEALY \
4/19/2020 4:15:38 PM
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Australia demands China coronavirus inquiry
Australia's foreign minister, Marise Payne, said her concern about China's transparency was at a "a very high point."
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 10:26:01 AM
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Call for new bio-tech lab to address global health challenges
Intensified by the current coronavirus crisis, they show need to find fast-paced, innovative solutions
By CELIA JEAN \
4/19/2020 5:15:00 PM
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Antiviral drug remdesivir prevents COVID-19 progression in monkeys
The study, led by the NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases involved two groups of six rhesus macaque monkeys that were intentionally infected with the respiratory disease.
By ALEX WINSTON \
4/19/2020 5:13:48 PM
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Rafi Peretz requests to open daycares, schools return in online classrooms
Peretz said in a Facebook post that his request to re-open preschools and grade school up to third grade was rejected during the Saturday night ministerial meeting.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
4/19/2020 8:14:00 PM
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Singapore reports 596 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 6,588
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 10:42:30 AM
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21 of Taiwan's 22 new coronavirus cases are navy soldiers
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 10:46:03 AM
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Retail stores may open after Independence Day if positive trend continues
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 11:04:29 AM
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Man from Bnei Brak arrested for sending fake Health Ministry message
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 11:12:02 AM
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How to Target Instagram Audience for Your Business
In the beginning, it was pretty easy to grow followers organically on Instagram. All you have to do was create a profile and post your images and photographs regularly, or even now and then.
By Leo Giosuè \
4/19/2020 11:30:02 AM
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Israeli 29-year-old dies of coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 11:27:42 AM
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Hamas: Israel responsible for coronavirus in Gaza, must send medical aid
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 11:30:47 AM
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Poway Synagogue shooting - One year on
The distilled Shabbat services and the memorial unable to be held is a stark contrast to last year, when after the attack thousands showed up to mourn Kaye's death in a San Diego vigil.
By CELIA JEAN \
4/19/2020 2:14:03 PM
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Ministers furious as lockdown exit policies announced before cabinet vote
The government has been leaking decisions before they are final for weeks, sowing confusion with contradictory instructions.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/19/2020 9:48:30 PM
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Russia records record daily rise of over 6,000 coronavirus cases
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 11:56:55 AM
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29-year-old Israeli dies of coronavirus as gov't loosens restrictions
Exercise with a partner allowed * Some stores open * 30% of office workers can return * Schools remain closed
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN,EYTAN HALON \
4/19/2020 6:23:53 PM
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Spain's coronavirus toll slows, with 410 deaths overnight
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 12:20:35 PM
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Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus
Iran's reported temporary release of 100,000 prisoners since February - including prisoners of conscience and dual and foreign nationals - was welcomed by the United Nations on Friday as a good step.
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 12:31:34 PM
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Coronavirus: Necessity is the mother of digital healthcare acceleration
Approximately 580 digital health companies are operating across Israel today, raising a record $662 million in 69 deals in 2019.
By EYTAN HALON \
4/19/2020 1:21:35 PM
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Coronavirus can survive prolonged exposure to high temperatures - study
The researchers concluded that using chemicals rather than heat to disinfect would be the best way to go.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
4/19/2020 12:45:26 PM
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'One World' concert featuring major stars to air in Israel tonight
The event, led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the nonprofit group Global Citizen, told the personal stories of teachers and healthcare, grocery, delivery, postal and other workers.
By REUTERS,JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 2:52:20 PM
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Israel won’t take sides in Trump-WHO dispute
Asked about US President Donald Trump’s decision to cut funding to the WHO, an official, who deals with Israel’s ties with the organization, said “Israel will not take any stance on the matter.”
By LAHAV HARKOV \
4/19/2020 5:07:52 PM
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March of the Living: Education is the way to prevent
"Unless we remind the world of the history mankind faced by not dealing with such evil, we will be doomed to repeat that tragic past. Condemning it is not enough.”
By MATAN DANSKER \
4/21/2020 3:56:20 PM
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Swiss coronavirus death toll rises to 1,135, confirmed infections 27,740
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 2:19:32 PM
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New method of testing for coronavirus in under a minute, by Israeli tech
The new method, will allow for a quick and simple diagnostic test, which can be used anywhere, from airports, to hotels.
By CELIA JEAN \
4/19/2020 4:29:57 PM
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Iran will give a decisive response to any 'mistake' by the US in the Gulf
Video and photos showed the fast boats also harassing the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton. In the video the Iranian boats speed around the US warships.
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 4:56:35 PM
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Even with coronavirus, it's cat and mouse for Israel with Hezbollah
Nevertheless neither side will let their deterrence against the other fade and will continue with the war of warnings.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
4/19/2020 8:16:49 PM
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Hezbollah in crisis, but Israel cannot take its eyes off it
The plague hit Lebanon during an ongoing economic crisis. The dire situation of both countries has had a profound effect on Hezbollah, the terrorist organization that is supported by Iran.
By GAL PERL FINKEL \
4/19/2020 3:39:27 PM
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Israel's defense industry switches gears in the war against coronavirus
Israel’s defense industry has been a key player in the fight to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
4/19/2020 9:06:56 PM
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Israel, US law-firms sue China for trillions over coronavirus
The lawsuits claim Chinese authorities are responsible for the coronavirus becoming a pandemic.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 10:50:17 PM
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Israeli scientist claims he's two-thirds the way to COVID-19 vaccine
Despite claim and if successful, vaccine would take over a year to develop. It will target the virus's Receptor Binding Motif (RBM), a critical weak point.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
4/19/2020 9:45:02 PM
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Jewish Agency to host special virtual Holocaust remembrance day events
The broadcast will be shared on the organization’s Facebook page and featured in eight different languages.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 6:06:10 PM
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Israel’s planning in a topsy-turvy world
The most vulnerable farms are also the least efficient; mechanization is the key to both saving costs and avoiding pathogens.
By ASHER MEIR \
4/19/2020 4:30:35 PM
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The week in readers' pictures (April 17)
Jerusalem Post readers send us their best shots from the week.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 4:42:34 PM
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Hezbollah in crisis, but Israel cannot take its eyes off it
"Hezbollah also has faces and names. It's not a demon that comes out of the ground, for whom the people are also dear. Wounded and dead are extremely difficult for them."
By GAL PERL FINKEL \
4/19/2020 4:37:25 PM
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UK hospital COVID-19 deaths rise by smallest amount in nearly 2 weeks
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 4:38:49 PM
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Coronavirus: Israeli tech helps doctors train in crucial lung ultrasound
Within two weeks, the company developed a unit providing medical staff with the training to achieve the necessary proficiency within a few hours.
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
4/20/2020 7:33:31 AM
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Ilhan Omar introduces bill cancelling rent, mortgage payments amid coronavirus
In order to counterbalance the inevitable loss in revenue property owners will incur while waiving tenant payments, the legislation intends to install a relief fund to cover the losses.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
4/19/2020 4:50:25 PM
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Israeli indicted for spying for Iran named as Ayman Haj Yahya
“The results of the investigation indicate the depth of ties between Iran and the PFLP and their efforts to carry out espionage and terrorist activities within Israel," the Shin Bet said.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,ANNA AHRONHEIM \
4/19/2020 6:08:18 PM
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Canada police dealing with active shooter in Nova Scotia province
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 5:01:52 PM
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Coronavirus: Hamas chastised after Palestinians flock to new shopping mall
Several Palestinians criticized Hamas for permitting the mall to open without taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/19/2020 8:22:46 PM
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As coronavirus antisemitism spikes, Israel launches counter-campaign
Campaign also highlights positive contribution of Israel and Israeli groups in combating pandemic
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/19/2020 6:22:43 PM
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In Ohio, signs showing blue demonic Jews as guilty of coronavirus appear
At least one sign was photographed during Saturday protests against the health restrictions imposed in the state to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 5:57:44 PM
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Health Ministry: No competitive, contact sports for six months
“For at least the next six months, it will not be possible to do competitive sports, especially contact sports,” Health Ministry deputy director-general Itamar Grotto said.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/19/2020 8:20:04 PM
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Business owners accuse Netanyahu of leading Israel to economic disaster
Life returning to Israeli streets, cautiously • Virus death toll at 172
By EYTAN HALON,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/20/2020 7:02:40 AM
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Google searches for 'coronavirus' can now direct users to testing centers
The list includes testing centers across 43 states; excluding states such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma and Oregon, according to The Verge.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
4/19/2020 6:27:46 PM
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UK reports 596 COVID-19 deaths as total tops 16,000
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 6:28:42 PM
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Canadian coronavirus deaths rise by almost 12% in a day - official data
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 6:31:29 PM
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Health Ministry reports Weitzman lab coronavirus malfunction solved
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 6:49:16 PM
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Liberman to Gantz: You will never get a deal with Netanyahu
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/19/2020 7:08:10 PM
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Will US Jewish summer camps happen?
Due to coronavirus fears and restrictions the beloved Jewish summer camps are in jeopardy of cancellation
By ROSSELLA TERCATIN \
4/19/2020 8:11:26 PM
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French coronavirus deaths near 20,000, ICU numbers fall
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 7:13:34 PM
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Coronavirus spread high within haredi, Arab nuclear families
Health Ministry testing policies highlight infection in these sectors – senior physician.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/19/2020 7:24:51 PM
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A backward decision-making process - analysis
What was less welcome was the backward way in which the decisions that impact so heavily on so many people's lives were made.
By HERB KEINON \
4/19/2020 11:23:58 PM
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Ultra-Orthodox leader urges caution over resumption of communal prayer
Senior Chabad Rabbi says public prayer still banned due to danger of coroanvirus.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/19/2020 8:07:30 PM
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Israel Festival postponed for 1st time due to the coronavirus pandemic
The 59th edition of Israel Festival was meant to include Democracy in America by Romeo Castellucci and other important shows.
By HELEN KAYE \
4/20/2020 8:05:29 PM
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PLO in diplomatic blitz to prevent ‘annexation,’ free prisoners
Earlier, Erekat said that Britain, Japan and Norway officials told him that they rejected any “annexation” of parts of the West Bank and affirmed their continued support for UNRWA.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
4/19/2020 7:45:51 PM
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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.
By EYTAN HALON \
4/19/2020 10:01:37 PM
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Ashkenazi: Police only checking 1% of quarantines
Law enforcement wants authority to get addresses without court order.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/19/2020 8:32:21 PM
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Alabama mayor deleted a tweet thanking Yair Netanyahu for masks donation
A spokesperson for Netanyahu Family said on Sunday that Yair has nothing to do with the donation that was made on his behalf as a pro-Israel PR campaign
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
4/20/2020 5:30:51 AM
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spotted delivering meals to LA residents amid coronavirus
Since the fallout, the couple have spent most of their time in Canada but recently moved to the Los Angeles area where Meghan was raised and where her mother still lives.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
4/19/2020 8:45:37 PM
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Turkey blocks news websites in Saudi Arabia and UAE
A spokesman at Turkey's Justice Ministry declined to comment on the actions and Saudi Arabia's government media office did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 8:51:51 PM
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Holocaust Remembrance Day to be marked by movies on TV
Cellcom TV is featuring a collaboration with Yad Vashem to launch a Testimonial Channel that will be available for 48 hours starting on April 20.
By HANNAH BROWN \
4/19/2020 9:10:05 PM
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Israel sets sights on return to playing fields
Regev hopes training can begin soon, eyes summer soccer tournament, Grotto hints at longer timeline
BY Josh Halickman \
4/19/2020 9:25:58 PM
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United States coronavirus death toll rises to 40,000
More than 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the past month as closures of businesses and schools and severe travel restrictions have hammered the economy.
By REUTERS \
4/20/2020 7:17:25 AM
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Trump and Turkey's Erdogan agree cooperation against coronavirus
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 9:27:17 PM
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Why is Ya'acov Litzman still the Health Minister?
The world over, politicians in prominent positions, connected to or leading the health system, are falling on their swords due to their own behavior and the decisions made by governments they sit in.
By BEN GREEN \
5/9/2020 6:33:07 PM
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Antisemitism in the time of corona
I had arrived in France to open a European office in 1980, and was welcomed by the first wave of antisemitic terrorism: the Sukkot bombing of the Copernic Synagogue in Paris.
By SHIMON SAMUELS \
4/19/2020 9:33:58 PM
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Questions about the coronavirus restrictions? The ‘Post’ has the answers
The Health Ministry ran a digital media conference. The Jerusalem Post provides you with its answers many of what we think are the public’s pressing questions.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/19/2020 11:13:05 PM
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Protecting the elderly in time of coronavirus
In many cases, families that have been the major support of parents and grandparents suffering from cognitive impairment can no longer see their loved ones.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
4/19/2020 9:38:52 PM
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REALITY CHECK: So much for putting politics aside during coronavirus
Netanyahu once again places his personal interests above the country’s.
By JEFF BARAK \
4/19/2020 9:45:43 PM
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Air travel across the United States has dropped by 95%
Garcetti commented that after the events of 9/11, airport travel dropped by 55% and took around 10 years for the airline industry to bounce back to its former glory.
By ZACHARY KEYSER,REUTERS \
4/21/2020 2:58:50 AM
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Gantz to appoint reps to judicial selection committee if no unity deal
The appointment of judges is a highly charged and sensitive issue for the right-wing.
By JEREMY SHARON \
4/19/2020 10:36:26 PM
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Settler leader: 'yes' to West Bank sovereignty, 'no' to Trump's peace plan
Negotiations to form a government coalition and the Palestinian Authority diplomatic campaign against West Bank annexation have kept the topic of annexation in the headlines.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/21/2020 4:15:57 AM
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The irony of Bibi-Gantz wars- High Court has already passed on ousting PM
For weeks now, they seem unable to stop fighting over dealing with the scenario where the High Court of Justice might force Netanyahu out of office because of the indictment he faces.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
4/19/2020 10:31:01 PM
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US coronavirus death toll rises as cases hit 750,000
By REUTERS \
4/19/2020 11:06:12 PM
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Business owners vent anger: Gov’t policies leading to economic catastrophe
The most significant display of public discontent to date occurred as the Knesset heard that only 3,000 of 41,000 requests for loans made by small- and medium-sized businesses
By EYTAN HALON,MAAYAN HOFFMAN \
4/20/2020 7:02:53 AM