Coronavirus

All the latest on COVID-19 from across the Jewish world.

Netanyahu admits Israel’s economy reopened ‘too soon’

Facing a surge in coronavirus cases and mounting public anger over the economic fallout, the prime minister took responsibility for the decision.

By Ben Harris July 10, 2020 2:33 pm

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Jewish Agency releases numbers of Jewish coronavirus deaths from countries around the world

The numbers don’t include deaths in the U.S., Israel and countries of the former Soviet Union.

July 9, 2020 1:47 pm

Kirsten Gillibrand

Include kosher and halal food in emergency coronavirus food programs, senators tell Agriculture Department

Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Debbie Stabenow want information on the $3 billion Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

July 9, 2020 10:11 am

Benny Gantz enters quarantine as Israel hits highest total of confirmed coronavirus cases in 24 hours

By Marcy Oster July 8, 2020 4:48 pm

Brooklyn’s Hasidic Jews are acting like they have herd immunity. Could they be right?

By Shira Hanau July 8, 2020 4:00 pm

Immigration to Israel could spike due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading groups say

By Marcy Oster July 8, 2020 2:47 pm

Brazil’s president has COVID-19 and the country is a coronavirus hot spot. Here’s how Rio Jews are adapting to the pandemic.

By Marcus M. Gilban July 7, 2020 4:39 pm

Netta Barzilai removes noose imagery from Instagram because ‘a lot of people were triggered and offended’

By Marcy Oster July 7, 2020 11:07 am

Israel thought it had crushed COVID-19. Then cases surged — and restrictions were reinstated.

By Sam Sokol July 6, 2020 5:54 pm

Israel’s public health director resigns, criticizes government handling of coronavirus

By Marcy Oster July 6, 2020 5:30 pm

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