Coronavirus Outbreak

Israel has recorded 315,983 corona cases since the onset of the pandemic in mid-March, including 2,580 deaths. So far, 303,634 Israelis have recovered from the disease.

According to Health Ministry data, 649 new coronavirus cases were diagnosed on Sunday; death toll rises to 2,554. Israel has recorded 315,131 corona cases since the pandemic erupted in mid-March.

Muslim Waqf makes sure worshippers wear masks and maintain social distancing, but on Friday the weekly prayers turned into a crowded protest against French President Emmanuel Macron.

415 patients hospitalized in serious condition, 171 of whom are on ventilators. Death toll since start of pandemic stands at 2,541.

Some 410 COVID patients hospitalized in serious condition, with 190 on ventilators. Corona cabinet decides small independent businesses can reopen starting Nov. 8, while synagogues will be allowed to operate with 10 people inside and 20 outside.

Experts agree that the government is making decisions based on political pressure rather than professional considerations, especially when it comes to reopening schools.

State of emergency to remain in place until Jan. 3, 2021. Health Ministry: 688 new coronavirus cases diagnosed over the past day; death toll now at 2,494.

Testing for teachers, classroom assistants and other employees will be completed by Saturday, the IDF says as children in grades 1-4 prepare to return to school on Sunday.

Brig. Gen. (ret.) Professor Nachman Ash was head of Maccabi Healthcare Services' medical division and also holds a degree in political science from the University of Haifa. 2.1% of tests processed between Monday and Tuesday come back positive. Death toll reaches 2,452.  

As new recoveries continue to outpace new cases, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the government plans to reopen some classes as well as commerce on November 1. National corona commissioner says the state must increase the number of screening tests or he will not recommend lifting lockdown restrictions.