Aryeh Even, 88, who was infected in a nursing home in Jerusalem, succumbs to COVID-19 disease on Friday night. Health Ministry: 945 Israelis diagnosed with the virus, including 42 medical personnel.
Islamic Republic reports 20,000 confirmed cases. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei praises Iranians' "dazzling" sacrifices during outbreak.
The number of coronavirus cases in Israel exceeds 700, 10 patients in serious condition, 89-year-old woman in critical condition. Defense Depart Ministry to purchase 2,500 ventilators for hospitals.
People are allowed to leave their homes to purchase food, medicine, and receive medical treatment.
The anti-viral drug Kaletra, produced by AbbVie Inc, could be a possible treatment for COVID-19, Israeli Health Ministry says.
IDF Home Front Command launches national hotline, civilian aid center, and blood drive, while a military tech unit is busy adapting home ventilator machines into units that can help treat corona patients.
National flag illuminates the capital's ancient walls following Israel Hayom’s call for solidarity during the global coronavirus pandemic.
“The last thing I will do is harm democracy,” Netanyahu says, as Blue and White and others on Left accuse him of exploiting health crisis for political and legal gain.
Israel-based news channel scraps scheduled magazine programming, launches news bulletins and updates every hour. Project to begin Sunday, in three languages.
“For your sake and for the sake of the future we all share – please follow the instructions,” Netanyahu says. “I request the cooperation of all Israeli Arab citizens – this is a call for life.”
