Coronavirus Updates
Israeli cases rise to 2,495 Thursday
12:41 | 03/26/2020
The number of coronavirus infections in Israel rose to 2,495 Thursday, according to the Health Ministry. That marks an increase of 126 from Wednesday night and includes 41 in serious condition.
7 more cases confirmed in Gaza
12:40 | 03/26/2020
Seven cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of infections to nine. The new patients were in contact with the original two Palestinians diagnosed with the disease after returning from Pakistan.
Nearly 70 Israelis evacuated from Colombia
12:38 | 03/26/2020
A special El Al flight took off from Bogota, Colombia Thursday morning carrying nearly 70 stranded Israeli backpackers. The flight is scheduled to arrive in Israel Thursday evening.
Iran bans intercity travel
12:29 | 03/26/2020
Iran started banning travel between cities to combat the coronavirus outbreak. The measure is reportedly in effect for a two week period, ending in early April.
Russia suspending international flights starting Friday
12:28 | 03/26/2020
Russia is grounding all regular and charter flights in and out of the country from Friday due to the coronavirus crisis. All nonessential shops in Moscow other than food markets and pharmacies will be closed from March 28 to April 5.
US coronavirus death toll tops 1,000
12:23 | 03/26/2020
The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic reached 1,000 on Wednesday night. The fatalities continue to climb with the death count reaching 1,036 early Thursday.
US Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package
12:19 | 03/26/2020
The US Senate on Wednesday night approved a $2 trillion economic stimulus bill to combat the coronavirus outbreak. The chamber approved the aid package by a unanimous vote of 96-0, sending it to the House of Representatives.
US Senate set to vote on economic stimulus
21:12 | 03/25/2020
The US Senate is set to vote in the next few hours on a $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package after an agreement was reached early Wednesday morning.
Saudi Arabia starting nationwide lockdown Thursday
21:10 | 03/25/2020
Saudi Arabia is imposing a countrywide lockdown from Thursday and is banning entry and exit from Mecca, Medina and Riyadh. A second death due to coronavirus was reported Wednesday.
Coronavirus kills 21-year-old Briton with no pre-existing conditions
21:07 | 03/25/2020
A 21-year-old woman from the UK with no underlying health issues has succumbed to the coronavirus, The Sun newspaper reported.