jerusalempost--2020-06-20--Six members of Trump's campaign team test positive for COVID-19

Six members of US President Donald Trump's campaign staff tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday ahead of a major rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma, NBC News first reported.The diagnoses were confirmed in a statement by Trump's campaign communications director, Tim Murtaugh."Per safety protocols, campaign staff are tested for COVID-19 before events," he said. "Six members of the advance team tested positive out of hundreds of tests performed, and quarantine procedures were immediately implemented. No COVID-positive staffers or anyone in immediate contact will be at today's rally or near attendees and elected officials. As previously announced, all rally attendees are given temperature checks before going through security, at which point they are given wristbands, face masks and hand sanitizer."The campaign is conducting contact tracing on the confirmed cases.The diagnoses add further fuel to the controversy that Trump has faced over his rally in Tulsa – which is being held in an enclosed, 19,000-seat arena – over fears that it could lead to the further spread of COVID-19.This criticism was reflected by concerns voiced by the top US infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci and coronavirus task force response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx over holding the rally in Oklahoma. This is because the state has seen a significant rise in coronavirus cases, with Tulsa County having had a 100% increase in cases over the past week and having recorded its highest daily rise in confirmed cases on Saturday, NBC News reported.This is made worse by allegations made to NBC News by undisclosed sources familiar with the situation, who claimed that members of Trump's campaign staff have been in the city for a week and have been flouting coronavirus restrictions, even eschewing the use of masks.In addition, the Trump campaign has required everyone attending the rally to sign a digital waiver that absolves Trump and the campaign of any liability if they get sick.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--US CDC reports 2,215,618 coronavirus cases

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday reported 2,215,618 cases of new coronavirus, an increase of 32,218 from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 690 to 119,055.The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus, as of 4 pm ET on June 19 compared with its previous report released on Friday.The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--Germany's coronavirus reproduction rate jumps to 1.79

The reproduction of rate of the novel coronavirus in Germany has jumped to 1.79, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Saturday, far above what is needed to contain the outbreak over the longer term.The rate, published in RKI's daily situation report, compares with a value 1.06 on Friday.A reproduction rate, or 'R', of 1.79 means that 100 people who contracted the virus infect, on average, 179 other people. A reproduction of less than 1 is needed to gradually contain the disease.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--Egypt is committed to a diplomatic solution to Ethiopia's dam crisis - Sisi

Egypt is committed to using diplomacy to resolve a crisis with Ethiopia over its construction of a giant hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday, addressing stalled talks on the issue.The talks were halted once again on Wednesday, this time only about a fortnight before the expected start-up of the $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is being built near Ethiopia's border with Sudan and is the centerpiece in its bid to become Africa’s biggest power exporter.Cairo said on Friday it had called on the United Nations Security Council to intervene to restart the talks."When we moved to the Security Council... that was (because) we are always keen to take the diplomatic and political path until its end," Sisi said in a speech at an air force base."We need to move strongly towards concluding the negotiations and reach an agreement... and solutions that achieve the interest of all," he said.Egypt, which is almost entirely dependent on the Nile for its fresh water supplies, is anxious to secure a legally binding deal that would guarantee minimum flows and a mechanism for resolving disputes before the dam starts operating.The latest talks, which had started on June 9 over video conference, followed a previous round of negotiations in Washington, which ended without agreement in February.On Saturday, Sisi recalled that in a speech he gave to the Ethiopian parliament five years ago he said that while Egypt respects Ethiopians' need for development they also should respect its needs for "life."Earlier on Saturday, Sisi ordered his army to be ready to carry out any mission inside or outside the country amid tensions over regional rival Turkey's intervention in neighboring Libya.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--Spain to allow Britons to visit from Sunday without need for quarantine

Spanish foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said on Saturday that Spain would open its doors to British tourists from Sunday without the need for them to spend two weeks in quarantine because of the coronavirus."We will allow British visitors to enter Spain just like the rest of the European Union or Schengen from 21 June freely and without the need for the quarantine," she told BBC News.She said Spain is still discussing with UK authorities whether they will offer the same conditions for Spanish visitors to the UK.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--Sixteen test positive for COVID-19 in Jerusalem nursing home

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Sixteen staff members and tenants at the Golden Age Nursing Home in Jerusalem tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Saturday evening.
Fourteen residents, twelve of whom cannot function on their own, as well as as two foreign workers, were sent to hospitals for further treatment after their diagnoses.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--German coronavirus outbreak at abattoir infects more than 1000

More than 1,000 employees at German meat processing firm Toennies have tested positive for coronavirus, prompting local health authorities to order all 6,500 employees and their families to go into quarantine.The localised lockdown is a setback for Germany's reopening strategy. Chancellor Angela Merkel had favoured maintaining lockdown discipline for longer, but eased restrictions following pressure from regional premiers.Even though its management of the coronavirus crisis has been among the most successful in Europe, Germany has seen repeated outbreaks in slaughterhouses, whose employees are often migrants living in crowded company-provided accommodation.Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, the meat company's proprietor, Clemens Toennies, said the outbreak presented an "existential crisis" for his firm, which has suspended operations as authorities seek to control the outbreak."As a company we thought we had done everything right," Toennies said, adding that his firm had struggled to collect the personal data of employees and contractors so that authorities could trace the outbreak."As an entrepreneur I can only apologise. We have caused this and are fully responsible for it," Toennies said.The outbreak may force the German state of North Rhine Westphalia to impose a broader lockdown.The outbreak near Gutersloh was first reported on Wednesday, when 400 workers tested positive. By Friday, that number had doubled to 803 and it climbed further to 1,029 by Saturday.On Thursday, China banned meat imports from the plant.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--Israelis evacuated from Kinneret beaches due to wildfires

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Following the smoke and aiming to prevent danger, the police, together with fire and rescue forces, decided to evacuate civilians from the beaches. Route 87 has been closed in both directions between Almagor and Kfar Nahum junctions.
The Kinneret Urban Union said that 20,000 people visited the Kinneret's shores during Shabbat. Earlier on Saturday, Shikmim beach was closed due to overcrowding.
Israeli vacationers were evacuated on Saturday afternoon from the Amnon and Sapirit beaches on the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) due to a wildfires which have broken out in the area. No injuries have been reported.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--Leader of London BLM protests demands meeting with Johnson

A leader of Black Lives Matter protests in London demanded a meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday and said he had to drop his choice of a political adviser to lead a new commission looking into racial inequality."I have been here every day, I am the person that leads 20,000 people every protest," Imarn Ayton, a 29-year-old actress, told Reuters as hundreds of BLM demonstrators gathered in London's Hyde Park before their latest march."Everyone else seems to be in contact with me, except for Boris, so I would like a conversation."Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated in British cities since the death of African American George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis last month.Ayton said BLM demonstrators would continue to protest until the government met their demands."It's that simple. We protest or you listen," she said. "We want equality - to be treated fairly - that is all that we ask for, and for justice for those who have been harmed."Ayton said Johnson's choice as chair of the government's new commission on inequality, Munira Mirza, a Downing Street adviser, did not represent the BLM movement and did not believe that Britain had a problem with institutional racism."Munira Mirza must go. She is someone who does not believe in institutional racism, which is exactly why we marched the last two weeks - to abolish institutional racism," she said.Johnson should act immediately on the recommendations of previous inquiries in Britain into racial inequality, Ayton said, adding that he had at least heard the voice of the protesters."I will never know what's in his heart. What I do know is he has responded. So what I want to do is keep that conversation going," she said.Johnson's Downing Street office did not immediately comment on Ayton's demands.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--India reports record rise in coronavirus cases

India reported a record jump in coronavirus infections on Saturday, a day after the government in the capital New Delhi ordered hospitals to cancel any leave and have workers return to duty immediately.India saw an increase of 14,516 COVID-19 cases, the health ministry said, taking the total to 395,047 with 12,948 deaths.It now has the world's fourth highest number behind the United States, Brazil and Russia.In a memo to all government hospitals on Friday, the Delhi government ordered all leave canceled and said further leave would only be granted under the most compelling circumstances.A number of countries continue to evacuate their citizens from India, amid concerns hospitals in major cities such as Delhi and Mumbai may be overwhelmed.Ireland became the latest country to warn its citizens that medical assistance may become difficult with India's sharp spike in cases and urged them to consider making use of a series of evacuation flights in the next few weeks.In an email seen by Reuters, the embassy's second secretary, Máirtín Cronin, warned Irish citizens that access to medical care for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 treatment may become increasingly difficult in the coming period.Since March, countries including Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Israel, China and Malaysia have approached the government to allow them to evacuate their citizens, according to local media reports.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--Putin concerned how much agreements with US can be trusted amid protests - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is concerned about how much he can trust arrangements with US President Donald Trump amid protests in the United States, the Interfax news agency quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying on Saturday.US and Russian envoys are due to discuss "mutually agreed topics related to the future of arms control" in Austria next week, the US State Department has said.Referring to Trump, Peskov said Putin needs to understand that "agreements with his political counterpart can be trusted."There is a growing unpredictability in steps by Washington and this is worrying world capitals, Peskov was quoted as saying."And it is important for President Putin to understand that he has a vis-à-vis (Trump) who can responsibly engage in a dialog with him on how to amend this situation," Peskov said.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--Saudi Arabia to lift national curfew, resume economic activities on Sunday

Saudi Arabia will lift a nationwide curfew and resume all economic and commercial activities as of Sunday morning, state news agency SPA quoted a source in the interior ministry as saying on Saturday.The curfew will be lifted as of 6 AM tomorrow (Sunday), while Umra, international flights, entry to kingdom across land borders and social gatherings to more than 50 people remain suspended, the statement said.


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--School near Jerusalem closed after student tests positive for COVID-19

A report by the Coronavirus National Information and Knowledge Center said Israel is experiencing a second wave of coronavirus and that hundreds of people could die from COVID-19 this summer.The report, published on the backdrop of a continual spike in cases, comes as the government approved resuming cultural events and ahead of another meeting of the coronavirus cabinet, set to take place on Sunday.“If no action is taken and the current growth rate does not decrease significantly,” the report states, “then in a month, the number of new daily infections will be over 1,000 and the number of dead will reach many hundreds.”It added that, “this situation could lead to exceedingly difficult financial decisions, to the point of closure.”According to the report, whose publication was overseen by the IDF Military Intelligence Division in cooperation with the Health Ministry, over the past few weeks, the number of new infections in Israel has consistently risen. From May 15 to 21, the average number of new infections per day was around 16. This week – four weeks later – the average is around 200.“The report reflects the feelings of the health system that we are at the beginning of the second wave,” said Assuta Ashdod Medical Center deputy director Dr. Hadar Marom.The five-page report's specific authors were not named.On Saturday night, the Health Ministry reported that there were 294 people diagnosed with coronavirus in the past day, bringing the country's total infected since the start of the crisis to 20,633. There are 4,668 active cases, among them 40 in serious condition. Another person died overnight, bringing Israel's coronavirus death toll to 305.As of Friday, the rate of infection was doubling itself around every four days. The country is seeing around 7% growth daily.The report added that there are more than 20 new patients in serious condition in the last week, whereas a month ago there were almost no new severe patients at all. Furthermore, it explained, that whereas at first it appeared that infection was concentrated in specific areas, it is now throughout the country.Among the latest outbreaks is one at the Golden Age senior living center in the Anglo-heavy Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem. The nursing home said that 16 residents and staff members are infected with coronavirus, including 12 who are in the hospital.Two residents are being cared for in isolation at the senior center and two caregivers, both foreign workers, are being treated at home.The authors of the report recommend that five steps be taken immediately to help get coronavirus in Israel under control:First, recent steps to reopen the economy should be reevaluated both in terms of their impact on the spread of the virus and in terms of the message that certain relaxing of restrictions send the public.Second, a national communications campaign should be considered, including increasing information about the severity of the disease. The report recommends that targeted campaigns be carried out among specific sectors, though it does not elaborate.Third, enforcement of the Health Ministry’s regulations should be increased.Police are working to ensure that the public follows the rules. Overnight Thursday, Police inspected 744 businesses, including event halls, clubs and pubs, discovering and fining dozens of violators, the police said. Some business owners were warned, and others were summoned for a hearing.Fourth, the country must implement an effective means of removing sick people from their homes and relocating them to state-run “coronavirus hotels.”And finally, fifth, the report recommended that improved contact tracing should be implemented, including hiring new staff to carry out these epidemiological investigations.On Friday, the Health Ministry announced plans to increase staffing in this area, which is considered key to stopping the spread of corona. In general, it is recommended to “test, trace and isolate.”The ministry said it hopes to hire 300 more contact tracers immediately.“Rapidly cutting off the infection chain is very important for coping with the increase in morbidity,” said Health Minister Yuli Edelstein. “We will allocate every resource needed to help.”The report came less than 24 hours after the government approved the immediate opening of performance halls, concert venues, plays and movie theaters under Health Ministry guidelines on Friday. As soon as they are ready, cultural institutions can open for events of up to 250 people – all of whom must be sitting down.Attendees will be asked to wear masks at all events. There will be no intermissions.Also, tickets must be ordered in advance and the names and contact information of all attendees must be maintained by the establishment for up to 20 days.“The train is back, we have opened up the world of culture and weddings, and people can go back to work,” wrote Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz on his Facebook page on Friday. “We will try to live under the coronavirus routine.”Preempting the publication of the new report, Gantz noted that Israel is living in precarious times and “if we are not careful, we will find ourselves in a much more serious condition than we were. This is the most important issue now for the State of Israel.”He cautioned that the public is not adhering to Health Ministry recommendations: wearing masks, social distancing and maintaining good hygiene.“I urge you, citizens of Israel, to listen to the instructions, take care of yourself and your parents,” Gantz wrote on Facebook. “We have no interest or desire to go backwards.”On Friday, the Health Ministry showed that 121 doctors and 233 nurses were in isolation, in addition to 393 other health personnel.Two preschools in the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) city of Bnei Brak were closed when a teacher was infected with coronavirus. In addition, a municipality worker tested positive, sending several of the person’s co-workers into quarantine.Additionally, schools in Ashdod and Rehovot had to close because of infection. Moreover, a school in Mevaseret Zion, a suburb of Jerusalem, was closed after one of its students tested positive, as well.The authors of the weekend report added that in some ways Israel is better off this time around than last. For example, whereas in the first round of the virus around 13% of patients were over the age of 65, this time only around 8% are in that age bracket.In addition, the health system is better prepared to handle serious cases.However, the report said that in other ways Israel is more challenged, especially in that many cases during the first wave were brought into Israel from abroad, whereas now the source of infection is exclusively coming from within Israel, making it more difficult to control and suppress.Prof. Hagai Levine, chairman of the Association of Public Health Physicians, however called the report “unprofessional” and “not serious.”He said the knowledge center lacks transparency and that its staff includes no epidemiology or public health experts.MK Ofer Shelah, the former chairman of the Knesset coronavirus committee, expressed similar sentiments: “This is not how a crisis is managed; this is not how a country is managed.”


jerusalempost--2020-06-20--Singer Ninet Tayeb tests positive for COVID-19 during Israel visit

Tayeb , who now lives in Los Angeles , is currently on a homecoming visit to Israel with her husband @ @ @ @ @ Emilia.The singer came into contact with a verified COVID-19 patient a few days ago and @ @ @ @ @ along with her 5-year-old daughter before learning of her diagnosis .
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Tayeb, who now lives in Los Angeles, is currently on a homecoming visit to Israel with her husband Yossi Mizrahi and their daughter Emilia.The singer came into contact with a verified COVID-19 patient a few days ago and had to go into isolation along with her 5-year-old daughter before learning of her diagnosis.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Aryeh Deri to head new ministerial committee on internal affairs

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri was announced on Sunday afternoon to be heading a new Knesset committee on internal affairs, planning and local authorities.Other members of the committee include: Finance Minister Israel Katz, Construction and Housing Minister Ya'acov Litzman, Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel, and Transportation Minister Miri Regev.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Yemen separatists seize remote island from Saudi-backed government

The Southern Transitional Council ( STC ) declared self rule in the south in April , complicating U.N. efforts to forge a permanent ceasefire in a war that has separatists and the government fighting as nominal allies in a Saudi-led coalition against the Houthi group , who control the north .
On Saturday , the STC announced it had seized government facilities and military bases on the main island of Socotra , a sparsely populated archipelago which sits at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden on one of the world 's busiest shipping lanes .
The government which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the action as a `` full-fledged '' coup on the island and accused STC forces of attacking government buildings in `` gang-style behaviour '' .
Socotra governor Ramzi Mahroos accused coalition leaders Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of turning a blind eye .
The UAE has previously backed STC forces with air strikes in fighting against the government in the south .
The coalition 's Saudi spokesman and the UAE foreign ministry did not immediately respond to Reuters ' requests for comment .
Sources told Reuters last week that Saudi Arabia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal between the STC and Hadi 's government , had presented a proposal to end the separatist stand-off , but the STC subsequently denied receiving it .
Riyadh wants to prevent another front developing in Yemen 's multifaceted war , which has been locked in military stalemate for years .
The coalition intervened in Yemen in March 2015 after the Iran-aligned Houthis ousted the Saudi-backed government for power in the capital , Sanaa , in late 2014 .
The Houthis say they are fighting a corrupt system .

Southern separatists have seized control of Yemen's island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea, deposing its governor and driving out forces of the Saudi-backed government which condemned the action as coup.
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) declared self rule in the south in April, complicating U.N. efforts to forge a permanent ceasefire in a war that has separatists and the government fighting as nominal allies in a Saudi-led coalition against the Houthi group, who control the north.
On Saturday, the STC announced it had seized government facilities and military bases on the main island of Socotra, a sparsely populated archipelago which sits at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden on one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
The government which is led by President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi condemned the action as a "full-fledged" coup on the island and accused STC forces of attacking government buildings in "gang-style behaviour".
Socotra governor Ramzi Mahroos accused coalition leaders Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of turning a blind eye. The UAE has previously backed STC forces with air strikes in fighting against the government in the south.
The coalition's Saudi spokesman and the UAE foreign ministry did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
Sources told Reuters last week that Saudi Arabia, which has tried to broker a deal between the STC and Hadi's government, had presented a proposal to end the separatist stand-off, but the STC subsequently denied receiving it.
Riyadh wants to prevent another front developing in Yemen's multifaceted war, which has been locked in military stalemate for years.
The coalition intervened in Yemen in March 2015 after the Iran-aligned Houthis ousted the Saudi-backed government for power in the capital, Sanaa, in late 2014. The Houthis say they are fighting a corrupt system.
Socotra, a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its unique fauna and flora, is located in the shipping lane linking Asia to the Europe via the Red sea and Suez Canal.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Police treat UK deadly stabbing spree as terrorism incident

British police on Sunday said that a deadly stabbing spree in a park in the southern English town of Reading is now being treated as a terrorism incident."Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dean Haydon, senior national coordinator for the Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network, has this morning declared the incident a terrorist incident," Thames Valley police said in a statement, adding that CTP South East will taking over the investigation.Three people were killed and another three seriously injured when a man went on a stabbing spree in Reading on Saturday.Witnesses said a man went on the rampage at around 1800 GMT in Forbury Gardens, stabbing people at random who had gathered in the park on a sunny summer evening in Reading, which is about 40 miles (65 km) west of London.A 25-year-old man from Reading was arrested on suspicion of murder, police said, adding that they were not searching for any more suspects."There is no intelligence to suggest that there is any further danger to the public, however we urge people to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious by calling police," Detective Chief Superintendent Ian Hunter said.A witness who spoke to the BBC, Lawrence Wort, said the attack began when a man suddenly veered toward a group of about eight to 10 friends and began stabbing them, "so the first three he got so completely out of the blue, he got very badly."Wort said the assailant locked eyes with him and the person he was with and started coming toward them, but they ran to safety, at which point the man turned back to attack another group. When everyone started running from the scene, the attacker ran from the park, Wort said."My thoughts are with all of those affected by the appalling incident in Reading and my thanks to the emergency services on the scene," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.'DEEPLY SHOCKING'Video footage posted on Twitter showed paramedics rushing to help at least three people who were bleeding on the ground. Reuters was unable to verify the footage independently.Matt Rodda, a lawmaker who represents Reading in Britain's parliament, said the park, located in an historic area of the town, was typically busy on a Saturday evening."It's used by people to sit and meet with friends and obviously at the moment people have been meeting there, observing social distancing, and just chatting to friends peacefully in a park," Rodda told Sky News."This incident happened in that kind of environment so it's really quite deeply shocking for local people."Current coronavirus restrictions mean venues like pubs are closed, so many people in Britain gather in parks in the evenings to meet friends.The head of the local council authority in Reading, Jason Brock, said his thoughts were "with the families of all those who have died or have been injured."The attack in Reading took place at the site of a Black Lives Matter anti-racism protest in the town earlier on Saturday but police said it was not connected."There have been some reports that this incident was linked to the Black Lives Matter protest which took place in Reading earlier this afternoon," Hunter said. "I can confirm that this incident is not connected. It occurred around three hours after the protest had concluded."Some 36 people were killed in four attacks in Britain blamed by authorities on terrorism in 2017, the most deadly of which occurred at the end of a concert by U.S. singer Ariana Grande in Manchester, northern England, with other attacks at London Bridge and near parliament.Last year the government downgraded the national terrorism threat level to "substantial," meaning an attack is likely, from "severe."


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Couple arrested after 0.5kg of heroine found in baby bag

A couple was arrested on Saturday night after police found what seemed to be half of a kilogram of heroine in the bag for their 3-month-old.The couple was found in the Hadar neighborhood of Haifa, driving in their private vehicle with their baby in the back seat. The baby, once the couple was arrested, was put in the care of a family member.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Indonesia reports 862 new coronavirus infections, 36 new deaths

Indonesia reported 862 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, taking its total number of cases to 45,891.Health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said there were 36 more deaths reported, with total fatalities now at 2,465, the highest coronavirus death toll in East Asia outside of China.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Blasts kill 7 people in southern and central Somalia

In the first incident , two bombs planted in front of the house of a military official in Wanlaweyn town , 90 km northwest of the capital Mogadishu , exploded late on Saturday , killing four people , including soldiers and civilians .
No group has claimed responsibility .
Such attacks are commonplace in Somalia , where Islamist militant organisation al Shabaab have been waging a 12-year campaign to topple the central government .
`` First we heard a blast at the house .
The military officer was absent by then .
Guards and residents came to find out what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blast went off , '' Mohamed Nur , a police officer , told Reuters from Wanlaweyn on Sunday .
In the second incident , three militants in a car carried out a suicide bomb attack at a military checkpoint in Bacadweyn town in central Somalia 's Galmudug state on Sunday .
Soldiers shot at the vehicle after its occupants ignored orders to stop .
Three soldiers died and two others were wounded , according to Major Abdullahi Ahmed , a military officer in the nearby town of Galkayo .
Al Shabaab , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Somalia based on its own strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law , could not be reached for comment .
Residents of Bacadweyn , about 180 km to south east of Galkayo , said they were afraid the attackers belonged al Shabaab .

At least seven people have died in two separate bomb attacks in southern and central Somalia in the last 24 hours, police and military officers said on Sunday.
In the first incident, two bombs planted in front of the house of a military official in Wanlaweyn town, 90 km northwest of the capital Mogadishu, exploded late on Saturday, killing four people, including soldiers and civilians.
No group has claimed responsibility. Such attacks are commonplace in Somalia, where Islamist militant organisation al Shabaab have been waging a 12-year campaign to topple the central government.
"First we heard a blast at the house. The military officer was absent by then. Guards and residents came to find out what caused the blast and then a second blast went off," Mohamed Nur, a police officer, told Reuters from Wanlaweyn on Sunday.
In the second incident, three militants in a car carried out a suicide bomb attack at a military checkpoint in Bacadweyn town in central Somalia's Galmudug state on Sunday.
Soldiers shot at the vehicle after its occupants ignored orders to stop. Three soldiers died and two others were wounded, according to Major Abdullahi Ahmed, a military officer in the nearby town of Galkayo.
Al Shabaab, which wants to establish its own rule in Somalia based on its own strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law, could not be reached for comment. Residents of Bacadweyn, about 180 km to south east of Galkayo, said they were afraid the attackers belonged al Shabaab.
"Al Shabaab have never attacked us. We are horrified this morning to witness a suicide car bomb. Government forces are a target but such attacks will not spare civilians," local elder Hassan Nur told Reuters.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Netanyahu: If public won't stick to masks, full closure will return

Steinitz, who spoke at Sunday's cabinet meeting, said that given the sharp rise in coronavirus patients in recent weeks, the Shin Bet is needed to assist with contact tracing because it can "break infection chains within a few hours and not a few days." He emphasized that, as long as there is no suitable alternative in the Health Ministry, "the tool that has proved to be the most effective in cutting the infection chains must not be waived." Minister of Energy Yuval Steinitz on Sunday called on the government to immediately reinstate the Shin Bet's surveillance in order to help find people who have come in contact with coronavirus patients.Steinitz, who spoke at Sunday's cabinet meeting, said that given the sharp rise in coronavirus patients in recent weeks, the Shin Bet is needed to assist with contact tracing because it can "break infection chains within a few hours and not a few days."He emphasized that, as long as there is no suitable alternative in the Health Ministry, "the tool that has proved to be the most effective in cutting the infection chains must not be waived."
His words came after rumors circulated over the weekend that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would demand the return of digital surveillance by the Shin Bet if the infection rate continues to rise.
The directors of the relevant government ministries convened Sunday morning ahead of what is expected to be an intense coronavirus cabinet meeting this week, to review what steps might be taken to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus . At the same time, the Health Ministry asked hospitals to prepare for an immediate re-opening of their coronavirus wings."If the public does not stick to wearing masks and social distancing, we will be bringing back a full closure," said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the start of Sunday's cabinet meeting."I held consultations on the steep rise in morbidity," the prime minister continued. "This morning, I asked for a meeting with the director-generals of the relevant ministries, heads of local governments, head of the National Security Council and various experts who gave their assessments. They gave me different forecasts ... but these forecasts are all tough. We must flatten the curve now."The Health Ministry "is expecting an alarming and continuous rise in coronavirus incidence, so we are again warning," said Head of Public Health Prof. Sigal Sadetsky, in an interview with Army Radio. "We are not trying to stress the public, but rather to tell it the truth. There is a limit to the capability of the health system."According to a report by the Hebrew website N12, the Finance Ministry is calling for increased enforcement of Health Ministry regulations, such as wearing masks, keeping distance and maintaining hygiene. There is a call to increase fines for not wearing masks and to allow police to target businesses breaking Purple Ribbon regulations, including possibly closing them down.Moreover, following decisions by Health Ministry Yuli Edelestein, the country would keep increasing testing and improve its contact tracing processes and procedures.On Friday, Edelstein announced that he had secured funds from the Finance Ministry to hire 300 new contract tracers.Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz said that the government is looking to balance between public health and the economy.Sadetsky, mirroring comments made last week by Prime Minister Netanyahu, stressed in her interview that the goal is not to return to a full closure. Rather, he hopes to enact “mini-closures” on red zones, areas with the highest infection rates.On Sunday morning, the number of infections in Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak and Jerusalem spiked more than in the last week. There were also increases in Bat Yam, Beit Shemesh, Herzliya, Netanya and several Bedouin communities in southern Israel.The letter disseminated to hospitals reflected on the need to open the units in light of the increase in cases and the number of healthcare workers who have been forced into isolation as a result.On Sunday morning, the Health Ministry was reporting 33 new cases since midnight, bringing the total number of infected people since the start of the crisis to 20,686. There are currently 4,716 active cases, including 43 serious patients - up three from the night before.In terms of the education system , there are 714 teachers and faculty infected with coronavirus, the Education Ministry reported Sunday. Some 21,555 students and teachers are in isolation, and 215 preschools and elementary schools are closed.The guidelines included a recommendation that hospital administrators provide staff with a refresher as to how best to protect themselves from contracting coronavirus at work.On Sunday, N12 reported that additional staff members at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center were infected with the virus, sending hospital workers into isolation. "There is an explosion," a source told media site. "They are trying to cover it up."The Health Ministry told hospitals on Sunday morning to prepare for an immediate reopening of their coronavirus wings."In Asuta Public Hospital in Ashdod, the coronavirus wing treated approximately 80 people, some of which were seriously ill and intubated," said CEO of Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital Dr. Erez Barenboim in response to the Health Ministry's message. "To my delight, the department has been closed for close to two months."At the same time, we are prepared and ready for any scenario with the most experienced doctors and the most advanced equipment," he continued. "At this time, the Health Ministry does not refer coronavirus patients to us, but if needed we will be happy to assist with our experience and capabilities as needed."Gantz added that the "coronavirus routine" will change when there is a vaccine."We are working hard on it," he said in a Twitter post. "Two weeks ago, I visited the biological institute together with the prime minister and health minister. I saw first-hand their efforts to find a vaccine."However, he said that "until that happens, we must not act hysterically. We must all show personal and national responsibility. We will be given clear guidelines, we will carry out inspections and enforcement, and the entire public is required to enlist."


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Russia reports fewer than 8,000 new coronavirus cases

Russia on Sunday reported 7,728 new cases of the novel coronavirus, pushing its nationwide case tally to 584,680 since the crisis began.The national coronavirus response center said that 109 people had died in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 8,111.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--China likely lost at least 40 soldiers in border clash - Indian minister

China has not said anything about any losses in the hand-to-hand combat that took place in the heavily contested Galwan Valley in the western Himalayas , in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed and at least 76 injured .
`` If 20 were martyred on our ( Indian ) side , then there would have been at least double the casualties on their ( China ) side , '' V.K.Singh , the minister for roads and transport , told TV News24 in an interview broadcast late on Saturday .
Singh , who is a former army chief , did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said China historically never accepted any war casualties including in the 1962 conflict with India .
China 's state controlled Global Times said earlier there had been casualties on the Chinese side but did not elaborate .
Singh said the Indian side had handed over Chinese troops who had strayed into Indian territory after the violent standoff .
The nuclear-armed Asian neighbors traded accusations on Saturday that the other had violated their shared de facto border , an area that this week became the site of their deadliest clash in half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a face-off at several locations along the poorly defined Line of Actual Control , despite talks between local commanders to de-escalate .

China lost at least 40 soldiers in a clash with India at their disputed border this week, a federal government minister has said, as the nuclear-armed countries remained locked in confrontation on the frontline on Sunday.
China has not said anything about any losses in the hand-to-hand combat that took place in the heavily contested Galwan Valley in the western Himalayas, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed and at least 76 injured.
"If 20 were martyred on our (Indian) side, then there would have been at least double the casualties on their (China) side," V.K.Singh, the minister for roads and transport, told TV News24 in an interview broadcast late on Saturday.
Singh, who is a former army chief, did not provide any evidence to support his statement. He said China historically never accepted any war casualties including in the 1962 conflict with India.
China's state controlled Global Times said earlier there had been casualties on the Chinese side but did not elaborate.
Singh said the Indian side had handed over Chinese troops who had strayed into Indian territory after the violent standoff.
India's defense ministry spokesman Bharat Bhushan Babu refused to comment on Singh's interview.
The nuclear-armed Asian neighbors traded accusations on Saturday that the other had violated their shared de facto border, an area that this week became the site of their deadliest clash in half a century.
Troops remain locked in a face-off at several locations along the poorly defined Line of Actual Control, despite talks between local commanders to de-escalate.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticized China for escalating border tensions with India.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 8.81 million, death toll at 462,960

More than 8.81 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 462,960 have died, according to a Reuters tally.Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Oklahoma - USGS

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck 8 km (5 miles) northwest of Perry, Oklahoma, late on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The quake was at a depth of 7.9 km, it added.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Two men arrested for alleged involvement in Shfaram shooting

Two men, a 21-year-old and a 66-year-old from Tirat Hakarmel, were arrested early Sunday morning for their alleged involvement in a shooting which targeted a 43-year-old man in his home.The two men will be brought before the Haifa Magistrate Court under the suspicion that the shooting had a financial background.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--18-year-old seriously injured after being stabbed in Ashkelon

An 18-year-old was seriously injured overnight between Saturday and Sunday when he was stabbed during clashes in Ashkelon.Magen David Adom medics evacuated him to Barzilay Hospital.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 687 to 189,822 - RKI

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 687 to 189,822, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday.The Institute also reported a death toll of 8,882. On Saturday, the figure stood at 8,883. No explanation was given why the number in Sunday's tally decreased by one.


jerusalempost--2020-06-22--Coronavirus: Mexico reports 5,343 new cases, 1,044 new deaths

Mexico on Sunday reported 5,343 new infections and 1,044 additional deaths from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the health ministry said, bringing the totals for the country to 180,545 cases and 21,825 deaths.The government has said the actual number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Iran ship reaches Venezuelan waters with cargo of food

Iran supplied 1.5 million barrels of fuel to Venezuela last month amid a collapse of refinery operations and tightening sanctions @ @ @ @ @ has made it more difficult for Venezuela to obtain fuel on international markets .
The @ @ @ @ @ , owned by Mosakhar Darya Shipping Co , departed on May 15 from Bandar Abbas @ @ @ @ @ the Caribbean from the same port in March after loading fuel , according to Eikon @ @ @ @ @ will arrive carrying food to open the first Iranian supermarket in Venezuela , '' the @ @ @ @ @ via its Twitter account .
It did not provide details .
Venezuela 's Information Ministry @ @ @ @ @ a request for comment .
Iran is expected to dispatch two to three monthly shipments @ @ @ @ @ Venezuela , sources close to the matter said , which would help offload the gasoline @ @ @ @ @ while helping to alleviate the fuel shortage in Venezuela .

An Iranian ship was approaching the Venezuelan port of La Guaira on Sunday with a cargo of food that will supply the South American nation's first Iranian supermarket, according to Refinitiv Eikon and Iran's embassy in Venezuela.
Iran supplied 1.5 million barrels of fuel to Venezuela last month amid a collapse of refinery operations and tightening sanctions by the United States that has made it more difficult for Venezuela to obtain fuel on international markets.
The Iranian-flagged general cargo ship Golsan, owned by Mosakhar Darya Shipping Co, departed on May 15 from Bandar Abbas. Five tankers left for the Caribbean from the same port in March after loading fuel, according to Eikon data.
"The Golsan will arrive carrying food to open the first Iranian supermarket in Venezuela," the Iranian Embassy wrote on Saturday via its Twitter account. It did not provide details.
Venezuela's Information Ministry did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
Iran is expected to dispatch two to three monthly shipments of gasoline to its ally Venezuela, sources close to the matter said, which would help offload the gasoline inventory that Iran accumulates, while helping to alleviate the fuel shortage in Venezuela.
The growing bilateral trade could lead to retaliation by the United States, which has enacted extensive sanctions programs against the two countries.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Coronavirus: Brazil passes 50,000 total deaths

Brazil now has a total of 1,085,038 confirmed cases and 50,617 deaths , up from 49,976 on Saturday , the Health Ministry said .
Experts say the true numbers are a lot higher because of a lack of widespread testing .
Latin America 's largest country has typically recorded more than 1,000 deaths a day , but usually registers fewer on the weekends .
Brazil confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus on Feb. 26 and passed 1 million cases on Friday .
Since first arriving in the country , the virus ' rapid spread has eroded support for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fears of economic collapse after years of anemic growth .
Bolsonaro , sometimes called the `` Tropical Trump , '' has been widely criticized for his handling of the crisis .
The country still has no permanent health minister after losing two since April , following clashes with the president .
Bolsonaro has shunned social distancing , calling it a job-killing measure more dangerous than the virus itself .
He has also promoted two anti-malarial drugs as remedies , chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine , despite little evidence they work .
On Sunday , Bolsonaro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people and its mission is to defend democracy , adding fuel to a raging debate about the armed forces ' role amid rumbling fears of political fragility .

Brazil, the world's No. 2 coronavirus hot spot after the United States, officially passed 50,000 coronavirus deaths on Sunday, a blow for a country already grappling with more than 1 million cases, rising political instability and a crippled economy.
Brazil now has a total of 1,085,038 confirmed cases and 50,617 deaths, up from 49,976 on Saturday, the Health Ministry said. Experts say the true numbers are a lot higher because of a lack of widespread testing. Latin America's largest country has typically recorded more than 1,000 deaths a day, but usually registers fewer on the weekends.
Brazil confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus on Feb. 26 and passed 1 million cases on Friday. Since first arriving in the country, the virus' rapid spread has eroded support for right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro and has raised fears of economic collapse after years of anemic growth.
Bolsonaro, sometimes called the "Tropical Trump," has been widely criticized for his handling of the crisis. The country still has no permanent health minister after losing two since April, following clashes with the president.
Bolsonaro has shunned social distancing, calling it a job-killing measure more dangerous than the virus itself. He has also promoted two anti-malarial drugs as remedies, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, despite little evidence they work.
On Sunday, Bolsonaro said the military serves the will of the people and its mission is to defend democracy, adding fuel to a raging debate about the armed forces' role amid rumbling fears of political fragility.
His comments came on the same day his supporters and detractors gathered in cities across the country, in a stark symbol of the polarization in Latin America's largest country.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--183,020 new global COVID-19 cases in 24 hours reported, record rise – WHO

The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases , according to a daily report @ @ @ @ @ over 8.7 million with more than 461,000 deaths , according to the WHO .

The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 183,020 in a 24-hour period.
The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases, according to a daily report. Total global cases are over 8.7 million with more than 461,000 deaths, according to the WHO.
The previous record for new cases was 181,232 on June 18.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Coronavirus cabinet to discuss increased enforcement and tracing app

In light of the second coronavirus wave , the coronavirus cabinet will convene later today in order to discuss different @ @ @ @ @ amount of fines and increased enforcement regarding public gatherings.The cabinet is also expected to discuss @ @ @ @ @ Shin Bet surveillance of cellphones with a tracing app , and will request clarification regarding @ @ @ @ @ renewing the train activity , expected in the morning .

In light of the second coronavirus wave, the coronavirus cabinet will convene later today in order to discuss different issues, including raising the amount of fines and increased enforcement regarding public gatherings.The cabinet is also expected to discuss a suggestion of replacing the Shin Bet surveillance of cellphones with a tracing app, and will request clarification regarding the dangers and benefits of renewing the train activity, expected in the morning.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Man shot in Bedouin town of Shaqib al-Salam, in critical condition

A man in his 30’s was shot on Sunday in the southern Bedouin town of Shaqib al-Salam and is in critical condition, Ynet reported.On Friday a school principal in the same town was shot and injured, at this point the cases seem to be unrelated.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Germany's coronavirus reproduction rate jumps, indicating rising contagion

Germany 's coronavirus reproduction rate jumped to 2.88 on Sunday , up from 1.79 a day earlier , health authorities said , a rate showing infections are rising above the level needed to contain the disease over the longer term .
The rise brings with it the possibility of renewed restrictions on activity in Europe 's largest economy - a blow to a country that so far had widely been seen as successful in curbing the coronavirus spread and keeping the death toll relatively low .
To keep the pandemic under control , Germany needs the reproduction rate to drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , published by the Robert Koch Institute ( RKI ) for public health , means that out of 100 people who contract the virus , a further 288 people will get infected .
Chancellor Angela Merkel had favored maintaining lockdown measures for longer but gradually eased restrictions in recent weeks following pressure from regional politicians to reboot the economy .
Already , the country is grappling to get people to adhere to isolation rules in places where they have been imposed .
Over the weekend , authorities in Goettingen needed riot police to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks have occurred in nursing homes , hospitals , institutions for asylum seekers and refugees , in meat processing plants and logistics companies , among seasonal harvest workers and in connection with religious events , RKI said .
The 2.88 rate is a jump from 1.06 on Friday , based on RKI 's moving 4-day average data , which reflects infection rates one to two weeks ago .
Based on a 7-day average , infection rates have risen to 2.03 , RKI said , adding that an accurate reading for long-term patterns will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spike in infections is mainly related to local outbreaks including in North Rhine-Westphalia , RKI said .
North-Rhine Westphalia was one of the regions most vocal about urging Merkel to ease lockdown restrictions .
A high 7-day incidence rate was observed in the towns of Guetersloh and Warendorf , North Rhine-Westphalia .
Further outbreaks were detected in the cities of Magdeburg , in Saxony Anhalt and the Berlin district of Neukoelln , RKI said .
In total , Germany has reported 189,822 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases and 8,882 deaths due to COVID-19 have been @ @ @ @ @

Germany's coronavirus reproduction rate jumped to 2.88 on Sunday, up from 1.79 a day earlier, health authorities said, a rate showing infections are rising above the level needed to contain the disease over the longer term.
The rise brings with it the possibility of renewed restrictions on activity in Europe's largest economy - a blow to a country that so far had widely been seen as successful in curbing the coronavirus spread and keeping the death toll relatively low.
To keep the pandemic under control, Germany needs the reproduction rate to drop below one. The rate of 2.88, published by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health, means that out of 100 people who contract the virus, a further 288 people will get infected.
Chancellor Angela Merkel had favored maintaining lockdown measures for longer but gradually eased restrictions in recent weeks following pressure from regional politicians to reboot the economy.
Already, the country is grappling to get people to adhere to isolation rules in places where they have been imposed. Over the weekend, authorities in Goettingen needed riot police to enforce quarantine measures.
Outbreaks in recent weeks have occurred in nursing homes, hospitals, institutions for asylum seekers and refugees, in meat processing plants and logistics companies, among seasonal harvest workers and in connection with religious events, RKI said.
The 2.88 rate is a jump from 1.06 on Friday, based on RKI's moving 4-day average data, which reflects infection rates one to two weeks ago.
Based on a 7-day average, infection rates have risen to 2.03, RKI said, adding that an accurate reading for long-term patterns will take a couple of days.
The spike in infections is mainly related to local outbreaks including in North Rhine-Westphalia, RKI said. North-Rhine Westphalia was one of the regions most vocal about urging Merkel to ease lockdown restrictions.
A high 7-day incidence rate was observed in the towns of Guetersloh and Warendorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. Further outbreaks were detected in the cities of Magdeburg, in Saxony Anhalt and the Berlin district of Neukoelln, RKI said.
In total, Germany has reported 189,822 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases and 8,882 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported, RKI said.
In an interview published on Sunday, Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann told German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung that the economy had passed the worst of the crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak and was now expected to recover gradually.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--French coronavirus deaths rise by seven to 29,640

The number of deaths in France from COVID-19 has risen by seven from the previous day to stand at 29,640 @ @ @ @ @ health service on Sunday .
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose by 284 to @ @

The number of deaths in France from COVID-19 has risen by seven from the previous day to stand at 29,640 said the country's national health service on Sunday.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose by 284 to 160,377.
France has the fifth-highest coronavirus death toll in the world, although the rate of casualties has dropped sharply over the last two months, allowing the country to gradually reopen its economy.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Morocco to resume domestic flights starting June 25

Morocco will resume domestic flights starting June 25 , the state news agency said on Sunday , citing the ministry @ @ @ @ @ , handicrafts and social economy .

Morocco will resume domestic flights starting June 25, the state news agency said on Sunday, citing the ministry of tourism, air transport, handicrafts and social economy.
Earlier today, the government said it would further loosen lockdown measures for the services sector and domestic transport starting June 24, adding domestic travel would resume including flights and railways.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--US CDC reports 2,248,029 coronavirus cases

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) on Sunday reported 2,248,029 cases of new coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ from its previous count and said that the number of deaths had risen by 560 @ @ @ @ @ reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19 , caused by @ @ @ @ @ of 4 p.m .
ET on June 20 versus its previous report on Saturday .

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday reported 2,248,029 cases of new coronavirus, an increase of 32,411 cases from its previous count and said that the number of deaths had risen by 560 to 119,615.
The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus, as of 4 p.m. ET on June 20 versus its previous report on Saturday.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Litzman to quit Knesset, replaced by Rabbi Eliyahu Hasid

Construction Minister Ya’acov Litzman announced on Sunday he will quit the Knesset and be replaced with United Torah Judaism member Rabbi Eliyahu Hasid.According to the Norwegian law, this will allow Litzman to serve as minister while his seat in Knesset is given to another member of his list.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Dubai allows foreign tourists to enter from July 7

It said those entering would have to present certificates to show they had recently tested negative for the coronavirus or @ @ @ @ @ at Dubai airports .
Citizens and residents would be permitted to travel abroad from June @ @

It said those entering would have to present certificates to show they had recently tested negative for the coronavirus or would undergo tests on arrival at Dubai airports. Citizens and residents would be permitted to travel abroad from June 23.
Dubai will allow foreign visitors to enter from July 7, while foreigners with residency visas will be able to enter from June 22, the Dubai Media Office said on Sunday.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court Judge tests positive for coronavirus

Idit Katzavoy , a judge in the Tel Aviv Magistrate 's Court , tested positive on Sunday for the novel @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement .
The last day on which the judge had been present @ @ @ @ @ .
It is unknown when the judge was exposed to the virus .
Therefore , @ @ @ @ @ the courtroom in the two weeks prior to June 17 should contact the Health Ministry @ @ @ @ @ and employees who came into contact with her have all been updated and sent home @ @ @

Idit Katzavoy, a judge in the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, tested positive on Sunday for the novel coronavirus, Israeli Judicial Authority said in a statement.
The last day on which the judge had been present in court was Wednesday 17.06.20.
It is unknown when the judge was exposed to the virus. Therefore, anyone who has been in the courtroom in the two weeks prior to June 17 should contact the Health Ministry for guidance.
The judges and employees who came into contact with her have all been updated and sent home for isolation.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Dutch police arrest dozens after protest over coronavirus restrictions

Police in The Hague arrested dozens of people on Sunday after they refused to leave a protest against the Dutch @ @ @ @ @ put in place to halt the spread of the coronavirus .
About a thousand protesters @ @ @ @ @ area in The Hague , close to the Dutch seat of government , even though @ @ @ @ @ by the municipality .
`` The remaining demonstrators on the Malieveld who refused to leave @ @ @ @ @ '' the police tweeted on Twitter , without saying how many people had been detained @ @ @ @ @ 100 people were arrested .
A witness gave a similar estimate .

Police in The Hague arrested dozens of people on Sunday after they refused to leave a protest against the Dutch government's social distancing measures put in place to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
About a thousand protesters had gathered in the Malieveld area in The Hague, close to the Dutch seat of government, even though the rally had been banned by the municipality.
"The remaining demonstrators on the Malieveld who refused to leave have all been arrested," the police tweeted on Twitter, without saying how many people had been detained.
Dutch media said about 100 people were arrested. A witness gave a similar estimate.
The authorities had allowed a brief protest to go ahead before asking demonstrators to leave. Police made the arrests when a small group of about 200 people refused to leave, the witness said.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Israel's number of coronavirus patients continues to rise

does not need to return to a state of lockdown .
The Health Ministry reported that there are currently 4,743 @ @ @ @ @ , as Levy claimed that i

Israel’s new Health Ministry director-general has told the press that he doesn’t think we should lock down.“I do not think we need a closure,” said director-general Chezy Levy.In contrast, for the third time in the last several days, Netanyahu said at the start of the cabinet meeting: “If the public does not stick to wearing masks and social distancing, we will be bringing back a full closure.“I held consultations on the steep rise in morbidity,” the prime minister continued. “This morning, I asked for a meeting with the directors-general of the relevant ministries, heads of local governments, head of the National Security Council and various experts who gave their assessments. They gave me different forecasts... but these forecasts are all tough. We must flatten the curve now.”Moreover, he said, “we are misleading the public,” at a recent coronavirus cabinet meeting, from which tapes were revealed by N12 on Sunday night. “If we allow this ‘doubling’ to occur, do the math.”But Levy argued that despite the increase in infections, Israel has “not lost its way” in the fight against coronavirus.The coronavirus cabinet is expected to convene on Monday to review its options. Under discussion is increasing fines, for example, and reducing the number of people who can work in offices in the public sector.As the director-general spoke Sunday evening, the number of daily coronavirus patients was reported: an increase of 145 from the night before. There are currently 4,778 active cases, among them 40 in serious condition. Levy said around 2% of those who are screened for the novel virus test positive and that some 1,700 new people were infected last week.Levy said the government will be focused on a five-point plan to help stop the increased spread of the virus: improving communication in all languages and with all sectors; promoting mask-wearing, social distancing and good hygiene; enforcing the rules through fines and other means when people break them; increasing testing; and stepping up the country’s contact tracing abilities.He said the government is currently testing an average of 10,000 to 15,000 people per day for the virus and that Israel has also launched its planned serological testing survey.He said it takes around three and a half days from the time people receive a referral to be tested until they receive their results.“This is good, but we are trying to shorten it even more,” he said, adding that “the verified patients are scattered throughout more than 50 localities... This is a major challenge for cutting the infection chain.”Levy said that while there are calls to resume Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) surveillance tracking, he believes that epidemiological investigations can be completed through other means without harming the public’s privacy.On Friday, Edelstein announced that he had secured funds from the Finance Ministry to hire 300 contract tracers, whom Levy said should be hired and trained within the next three days.Earlier in the day, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz on Sunday called on the government to immediately reinstate the Shin Bet’s surveillance to help find people who have come in contact with coronavirus patients.Steinitz, speaking at the cabinet meeting, said given the sharp rise in coronavirus patients in recent weeks, the Shin Bet is needed to assist with contact tracing because it can “break infection chains within a few hours and not a few days.”He emphasized that as long as there is no suitable alternative in the Health Ministry, “the tool that has proved to be the most effective in cutting the infection chains must not be waived.”Over the weekend, rumors circulated that Netanyahu would demand the return of digital surveillance by the Shin Bet if the infection rate continues to rise.In a series of recordings from earlier coronavirus cabinet meetings that were released Sunday night by N12, Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman argues against the use of the technology unless the country is in a situation where “there is large-scale infection and there is no alternative solution,” in which case it would it be correct to allow Shin Bet surveillance to resume, adding that, “I really, really, really request” that the country does not legislate the Shin Bet’s involvement in the fight against coronavirus at this stage.The Health Ministry told hospitals on Sunday morning to prepare for an immediate reopening of their coronavirus wings.The Health Ministry “is expecting an alarming and continuous rise in coronavirus incidence, so we are again warning,” said head of hPublic health Prof. Sigal Sadetsky, in an interview with Army Radio. “We are not trying to stress the public, but rather to tell it the truth. There is a limit to the capability of the health system.”The letter disseminated to hospitals reflected on the need to open the units in light of the increase in cases and the number of healthcare workers who have been forced into isolation as a result. The guidelines included a recommendation that hospital administrators provide staff with a refresher as to how best to protect themselves from contracting coronavirus at work.On Sunday, N12 reported that additional staff members at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center were infected with the virus, sending hospital workers into isolation. “There is an explosion,” a source told the media site. “They are trying to cover it up.”“Our coronavirus wing treated approximately 80 people, some of whom were seriously ill and intubated,” said CEO of Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital Dr. Erez Barenboim in response to the Health Ministry’s message. “To my delight, the department has been closed for close to two months.“At the same time, we are prepared and ready for any scenario with the most experienced doctors and the most advanced equipment,” he continued. “The Health Ministry does not refer coronavirus patients to us, but if needed, we will be happy to assist with our experience and capabilities as needed.”


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Germany struggles to impose local lockdowns as coronavirus infections spike

Authorities in Germany 's Goettingen and North Rhine Westphalia regions have called on police to enforce quarantine measures following a rise in local coronavirus infections , which caused the country 's virus reproduction rate to spike .
Germany 's reproduction rate of novel coronavirus infections jumped to 1.79 , the Robert Koch Institute ( RKI ) for public health said on Saturday , far above the level needed to contain it over the longer term .
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 687 to 189,822 , data from the RKI showed on Sunday .
A riot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Goettingen on Saturday where around 700 people had been placed into quarantine .
`` Around 200 people tried to get out , but 500 people complied with quarantine rules , '' Uwe Luehrig , head of police in Goettingen , said at a press conference on Sunday .
In the ensuing fracas , eight police officers were injured after residents started to attack law enforcement officials with bottles , fireworks and metal bars , Luehrig said .
Officials in North Rhine Westphalia forced 6,500 employees and their families to go into quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meat processing firm Toennies tested positive for coronavirus .
Armin Laschet , the premier of the state of North Rhine Westphalia called in consular officials from Poland , Bulgaria and Romania to mobilise translators to persuade workers at a local meat processing plant to observe a new lockdown .
`` There are 1,300 properties where staff and their families live , and where we need to observe the quarantine rules , '' Laschet said at a press conference on Sunday , explaining that local police and public order officials were helping out .

Authorities in Germany's Goettingen and North Rhine Westphalia regions have called on police to enforce quarantine measures following a rise in local coronavirus infections, which caused the country's virus reproduction rate to spike.
Germany's reproduction rate of novel coronavirus infections jumped to 1.79, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Saturday, far above the level needed to contain it over the longer term.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 687 to 189,822, data from the RKI showed on Sunday.
A riot broke out at a block of flats in Goettingen on Saturday where around 700 people had been placed into quarantine.
"Around 200 people tried to get out, but 500 people complied with quarantine rules," Uwe Luehrig, head of police in Goettingen, said at a press conference on Sunday.
In the ensuing fracas, eight police officers were injured after residents started to attack law enforcement officials with bottles, fireworks and metal bars, Luehrig said.
Officials in North Rhine Westphalia forced 6,500 employees and their families to go into quarantine after more than 1,000 staff at German meat processing firm Toennies tested positive for coronavirus.
Armin Laschet, the premier of the state of North Rhine Westphalia called in consular officials from Poland, Bulgaria and Romania to mobilise translators to persuade workers at a local meat processing plant to observe a new lockdown.
"There are 1,300 properties where staff and their families live, and where we need to observe the quarantine rules," Laschet said at a press conference on Sunday, explaining that local police and public order officials were helping out.
"We need to explain to people that if they are infected they should not seek to return to their home countries. Their best chance is to stay in Germany where they will get the best healthcare," Laschet said.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--State Comptroller: I will not open an investigation into Mandelblit

In a letter sent by the head of the Comptroller 's office , attorney Eden Bizman , to the MK @ @ @ @ @ reasons for the Comptroller 's decision , including the fact that the issue of Dr. @ @ @ @ @ Judiciary was discussed in depth in a petition filed to the Supreme Court in 2016 @ @ @ @ @

In a letter sent by the head of the Comptroller's office, attorney Eden Bizman, to the MK, the latter detailed the reasons for the Comptroller's decision, including the fact that the issue of Dr. Mandelblit's appointment to the Judiciary was discussed in depth in a petition filed to the Supreme Court in 2016 and decided by it.
State Comptroller and Ombudsman Matanyahu Engelman on Sunday denied the request of Shas MK Shlomo Karai, saying that he would not open an investigation into the appointment of Attorney General Avihai Mandelblit.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--UK death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases rises by 43 to 42,632

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The number of people in Britain who have died after being confirmed to have COVID-19 has risen by 43 to 42,632, health officials said on Sunday.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--50-year-old killed in accident after car drops into valley

MDA teams assisted by an IDF medical force who arrived at the scene , had to determine his death shortly @ @ @ @ @ Moshe Levy and Bar Cohen said that `` From the road , we spotted an @ @ @ @ @ flipped on its roof , after dropping down a 50-meter-deep valley .
The driver , @ @ @ @ @ found unconscious , without a pulse , not breathing and suffering from serious head trauma @ @

MDA teams assisted by an IDF medical force who arrived at the scene, had to determine his death shortly after arrival. MDA paramedics Moshe Levy and Bar Cohen said that "From the road, we spotted an upside-down vehicle which had been flipped on its roof, after dropping down a 50-meter-deep valley. The driver, a 50-year-old man, was found unconscious, without a pulse, not breathing and suffering from serious head trauma."
A 50-year-old man was killed after falling down with his vehicle into a valley about 50 meters deep on route 505 from Ma'ale Ephraim towards Petzal in the Jordan Valley.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Spain reopens its borders as state of emergency comes to an end

Passengers wearing masks and wheeling suitcases arrived at Madrid 's main airport and French people crossed the border to buy bargain alcohol and tobacco on Sunday as Spain opened its borders to most European countries and ended a state of emergency imposed to contain COVID-19 .
Spain 's borders are now open to all European Union countries except Portugal , as well as Schengen area members outside the bloc and Britain in a much-needed boost to the country 's tourism industry which accounts for more than 12 % of the economy .
British tourists will be allowed in without having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even though they will still be subject to 14 days isolation upon their return.. Spaniards were also allowed to move freely around the country from Sunday and many were expected to visit friends , relatives and second homes in other regions .
Since March 14 , people have had to remain in their own provinces .
People will still have to wear masks in public when social distancing measures can not be observed .
At Madrid 's international Adolfo Suarez-Barajas airport there was a sense of relief for passengers , many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after months apart .
`` My situation is a little complicated because my wife lives in Italy and I live in Spain so we have n't seen each other for four months , '' said Alberto Bos , who was flying to Milan .
All arriving passengers will have their temperature taken , submit information about where they have come from , and provide their whereabouts in Spain in case they need to be traced .
Spain 's border with neighbouring Portugal will reopen on July 1 at Lisbon 's request .
Stickers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made sure those waiting for passengers complied with social distancing measures .
People with suitcases borded trains at Madrid 's Atocha station heading for coastal Valencia , after months confined to Madrid , over 300 kms ( 186.4 miles ) from the seaside .
Meanwhile , French people crossed the border to queue for relatively cheaper tobacco and alcohol in the northern city of Irun .
`` Today it 's all getting a bit back to normal .
It 's good for the shops , for the economy , for everything , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,500 German tourists touched down in Mallorca early last week as part of a pilot scheme to establish a travel corridor between the two areas , ahead of the lifting of restrictions on Sunday .
`` We will allow British visitors to enter Spain just like the rest of the European Union or Schengen area from 21 June freely and without the need for the quarantine , '' foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya told BBC News on Saturday .
But Britain 's own quarantine measures , requiring a two-week period of self-isolation for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put off potential travellers .
Britain is due to review its quarantine rule on June 29 , three weeks after it was introduced .
Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto said Spain was ready to welcome tourists in an interview with newspaper ABC on Sunday , but added the country has to work to get that message out .
`` We have to build trust , '' she said .
`` Translate to travellers , Spaniards and foreigners , that the country is a safe destination . ''

Passengers wearing masks and wheeling suitcases arrived at Madrid's main airport and French people crossed the border to buy bargain alcohol and tobacco on Sunday as Spain opened its borders to most European countries and ended a state of emergency imposed to contain COVID-19.
Spain's borders are now open to all European Union countries except Portugal, as well as Schengen area members outside the bloc and Britain in a much-needed boost to the country's tourism industry which accounts for more than 12% of the economy.
British tourists will be allowed in without having to quarantine, Spain said on Saturday, even though they will still be subject to 14 days isolation upon their return..
Spaniards were also allowed to move freely around the country from Sunday and many were expected to visit friends, relatives and second homes in other regions. Since March 14, people have had to remain in their own provinces.
People will still have to wear masks in public when social distancing measures cannot be observed.
At Madrid's international Adolfo Suarez-Barajas airport there was a sense of relief for passengers, many of whom were travelling to see loved ones after months apart.
"My situation is a little complicated because my wife lives in Italy and I live in Spain so we haven't seen each other for four months," said Alberto Bos, who was flying to Milan.
All arriving passengers will have their temperature taken, submit information about where they have come from, and provide their whereabouts in Spain in case they need to be traced.
Spain's border with neighbouring Portugal will reopen on July 1 at Lisbon's request.
Stickers on the floor of the arrivals hall made sure those waiting for passengers complied with social distancing measures.
BACK TO NORMAL
People with suitcases borded trains at Madrid's Atocha station heading for coastal Valencia, after months confined to Madrid, over 300 kms (186.4 miles) from the seaside.
Meanwhile, French people crossed the border to queue for relatively cheaper tobacco and alcohol in the northern city of Irun.
"Today it's all getting a bit back to normal. It's good for the shops, for the economy, for everything," said shop owner Luis Mancho.
Some 1,500 German tourists touched down in Mallorca early last week as part of a pilot scheme to establish a travel corridor between the two areas, ahead of the lifting of restrictions on Sunday.
"We will allow British visitors to enter Spain just like the rest of the European Union or Schengen area from 21 June freely and without the need for the quarantine," foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya told BBC News on Saturday.
But Britain's own quarantine measures, requiring a two-week period of self-isolation for most people entering the country, could put off potential travellers. Britain is due to review its quarantine rule on June 29, three weeks after it was introduced.
Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto said Spain was ready to welcome tourists in an interview with newspaper ABC on Sunday, but added the country has to work to get that message out.
"We have to build trust," she said. "Translate to travellers, Spaniards and foreigners, that the country is a safe destination."
Spain, which has recorded more than 245,000 coronavirus cases and over 28,000 deaths, has been easing its lockdown restrictions in recent weeks.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Panama exhumes 19 bodies in search of victims of 1989 US invasion

Panamanian authorities this week finalised the exhumation of 19 bodies in a private cemetery in Panama City as part of a search for victims of the 1989 invasion by the United States , Panamanian judicial authorities said .
The bodies were exhumed from the Jardín de Paz cemetery in the capital , where they were buried 30 years ago after initially being dumped in mass graves during the December 1989 to January 1990 invasion .
Some bodies remain unidentified .
The corpses were dug up at a site holding about 100 graves of those died during the U.S. military operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least 500 Panamanians and marked the end of the dictatorship of General Manuel Noriega .
About 300 civilians died in the assault , according to official estimates .
Only 23 American soldiers lost their lives .
But human rights organizations have long estimated the true number of Panamanian victims could be higher , prompting the government of Juan Carlos Varela to establish a commission to investigate the death toll .
`` We have been working for 30 years to make sure ( the dead ) have some inner peace , '' said Trinidad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has worked with authorities to identify the victims .
A total of 19 corpses have been exhumed , the Public Ministry told Reuters .
`` Seventy seven graves have been pending in the field for exhumation , '' it added .
The invasion is an open wound for many Panamanians who each year commemorate the event and have called for Dec. 20 to be declared a day of national mourning .

Panamanian authorities this week finalised the exhumation of 19 bodies in a private cemetery in Panama City as part of a search for victims of the 1989 invasion by the United States, Panamanian judicial authorities said.
The bodies were exhumed from the Jardín de Paz cemetery in the capital, where they were buried 30 years ago after initially being dumped in mass graves during the December 1989 to January 1990 invasion. Some bodies remain unidentified.
The corpses were dug up at a site holding about 100 graves of those died during the U.S. military operation that led to the deaths of at least 500 Panamanians and marked the end of the dictatorship of General Manuel Noriega.
About 300 civilians died in the assault, according to official estimates. Only 23 American soldiers lost their lives.
But human rights organizations have long estimated the true number of Panamanian victims could be higher, prompting the government of Juan Carlos Varela to establish a commission to investigate the death toll.
"We have been working for 30 years to make sure (the dead) have some inner peace," said Trinidad Ayola, president of an association that has worked with authorities to identify the victims.
A total of 19 corpses have been exhumed, the Public Ministry told Reuters. "Seventy seven graves have been pending in the field for exhumation," it added.
The invasion is an open wound for many Panamanians who each year commemorate the event and have called for Dec. 20 to be declared a day of national mourning.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Health Ministery D-G lets deputy Grotto off with a warning

Health Ministry Director-General Chezy Levy decided on Sunday to let Health Ministry Deputy Director-General Itamar Grotto off with a warning rather than firing him from his position.The incident that led Levy to consider firing Grotto was reports of Grotto allowing billionaire Teddy Sagi, who came back to Israel from abroad, not to go into quarantine.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--PM Johnson says Britain will learn any lesson from latest terrorist attack

Johnson said the government would make changes to the law if required .
`` If there are changes that need @ @ @ @ @ legal system to stop such events happening again , we will not hesitate to take @ @ @ @ @ said .

Johnson said the government would make changes to the law if required.
"If there are changes that need to be made to our legal system to stop such events happening again, we will not hesitate to take that action," Johnson said.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday he was appalled and sickened by a stabbing spree in a southern English town which police said was an act of terrorism.


jerusalempost--2020-06-21--Energy Minister calls for renewal of Shin Bet surveillance of civilians

Minister of Energy Yuval Steinitz on Sunday called on the government to immediately reinstate the Shin Bet 's surveillance in @ @ @ @ @ who have come in contact with coronavirus patients.Steinitz , who spoke at Sunday 's cabinet @ @ @ @ @ the sharp rise in coronavirus patients in recent weeks , the Shin Bet is needed @ @ @ @ @ because it can `` break infection chains within a few hours and not a few @ @ @ @ @ that , as long as there is no suitable alternative in the Health Ministry , @ @ @ @ @ proved to be the most effective in cutting the infection chains must not be waived @ @

Steinitz, who spoke at Sunday's cabinet meeting, said that given the sharp rise in coronavirus patients in recent weeks, the Shin Bet is needed to assist with contact tracing because it can "break infection chains within a few hours and not a few days." He emphasized that, as long as there is no suitable alternative in the Health Ministry, "the tool that has proved to be the most effective in cutting the infection chains must not be waived." Minister of Energy Yuval Steinitz on Sunday called on the government to immediately reinstate the Shin Bet's surveillance in order to help find people who have come in contact with coronavirus patients.Steinitz, who spoke at Sunday's cabinet meeting, said that given the sharp rise in coronavirus patients in recent weeks, the Shin Bet is needed to assist with contact tracing because it can "break infection chains within a few hours and not a few days."He emphasized that, as long as there is no suitable alternative in the Health Ministry, "the tool that has proved to be the most effective in cutting the infection chains must not be waived."
His words came after rumors circulated over the weekend that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would demand the return of digital surveillance by the Shin Bet if the infection rate continues to rise.
The directors of the relevant government ministries convened Sunday morning ahead of what is expected to be an intense coronavirus cabinet meeting this week, to review what steps might be taken to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus . At the same time, the Health Ministry asked hospitals to prepare for an immediate re-opening of their coronavirus wings."If the public does not stick to wearing masks and social distancing, we will be bringing back a full closure," said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the start of Sunday's cabinet meeting."I held consultations on the steep rise in morbidity," the prime minister continued. "This morning, I asked for a meeting with the director-generals of the relevant ministries, heads of local governments, head of the National Security Council and various experts who gave their assessments. They gave me different forecasts ... but these forecasts are all tough. We must flatten the curve now."The Health Ministry "is expecting an alarming and continuous rise in coronavirus incidence, so we are again warning," said Head of Public Health Prof. Sigal Sadetsky, in an interview with Army Radio. "We are not trying to stress the public, but rather to tell it the truth. There is a limit to the capability of the health system."According to a report by the Hebrew website N12, the Finance Ministry is calling for increased enforcement of Health Ministry regulations, such as wearing masks, keeping distance and maintaining hygiene. There is a call to increase fines for not wearing masks and to allow police to target businesses breaking Purple Ribbon regulations, including possibly closing them down.Moreover, following decisions by Health Ministry Yuli Edelestein, the country would keep increasing testing and improve its contact tracing processes and procedures.On Friday, Edelstein announced that he had secured funds from the Finance Ministry to hire 300 new contract tracers.Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz said that the government is looking to balance between public health and the economy.Sadetsky, mirroring comments made last week by Prime Minister Netanyahu, stressed in her interview that the goal is not to return to a full closure. Rather, he hopes to enact “mini-closures” on red zones, areas with the highest infection rates.On Sunday morning, the number of infections in Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak and Jerusalem spiked more than in the last week. There were also increases in Bat Yam, Beit Shemesh, Herzliya, Netanya and several Bedouin communities in southern Israel.The letter disseminated to hospitals reflected on the need to open the units in light of the increase in cases and the number of healthcare workers who have been forced into isolation as a result.On Sunday morning, the Health Ministry was reporting 33 new cases since midnight, bringing the total number of infected people since the start of the crisis to 20,686. There are currently 4,716 active cases, including 43 serious patients - up three from the night before.In terms of the education system , there are 714 teachers and faculty infected with coronavirus, the Education Ministry reported Sunday. Some 21,555 students and teachers are in isolation, and 215 preschools and elementary schools are closed.The guidelines included a recommendation that hospital administrators provide staff with a refresher as to how best to protect themselves from contracting coronavirus at work.On Sunday, N12 reported that additional staff members at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center were infected with the virus, sending hospital workers into isolation. "There is an explosion," a source told media site. "They are trying to cover it up."The Health Ministry told hospitals on Sunday morning to prepare for an immediate reopening of their coronavirus wings."In Asuta Public Hospital in Ashdod, the coronavirus wing treated approximately 80 people, some of which were seriously ill and intubated," said CEO of Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital Dr. Erez Barenboim in response to the Health Ministry's message. "To my delight, the department has been closed for close to two months."At the same time, we are prepared and ready for any scenario with the most experienced doctors and the most advanced equipment," he continued. "At this time, the Health Ministry does not refer coronavirus patients to us, but if needed we will be happy to assist with our experience and capabilities as needed."Gantz added that the "coronavirus routine" will change when there is a vaccine."We are working hard on it," he said in a Twitter post. "Two weeks ago, I visited the biological institute together with the prime minister and health minister. I saw first-hand their efforts to find a vaccine."However, he said that "until that happens, we must not act hysterically. We must all show personal and national responsibility. We will be given clear guidelines, we will carry out inspections and enforcement, and the entire public is required to enlist."


jerusalempost--2020-06-22--Coronavirus: 82 new cases discovered in Palestinian Authority

Some 82 new coronavirus patients have been diagnosed with coronavirus.Of the cases, 75 of which are in Hebron, 4 in Bethlehem, and 3 are in Nablus.The Palestinian Authority government decided to reopen all quarantine centers and coronavirus wards in the West Bank on Sunday, while all hospitals have been asked to prepare for any emergency.


jerusalempost--2020-06-22--Ya'acov Litzman formally resigns from Knesset

United Torah Judaism leader Ya'acov Litzman formally issued his resignation letter from the Knesset on Monday to Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin.In accordance with the Norwegian Law, he will be replaced when the resignation takes effect by the next United Torah Judaism candidate Eliyahu Hasid and can return to the Knesset if he quits his post in the cabinet.


jerusalempost--2020-06-22--South Korea says it is battling 'second wave' of coronavirus

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( KCDC ) had previously said South Korea 's first wave had @ @ @ @ @ on Monday , KCDC director Jeong Eun-kyeong said it had become clear that a holiday @ @ @ @ @ the beginning of a new wave of infections that have been focused largely in the @ @ @ @ @ had previously seen few cases .

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) had previously said South Korea's first wave had never really ended.
But on Monday, KCDC director Jeong Eun-kyeong said it had become clear that a holiday weekend in early May marked the beginning of a new wave of infections that have been focused largely in the greater Seoul area, which had previously seen few cases.
Health authorities in South Korea said for the first time on Monday it is in the midst of a "second wave" of novel coronavirus infections stemming from a holiday in May, as new cases hovered in the low double digits.


jerusalempost--2020-06-22--Two arrested under suspicion of money laundering and bribery

This is following an investigation that began on January 6 regarding felonies of state corruption , as one of those @ @ @ @ @ government office .
This is an investigation by the Israeli Police and the Tax Authority @ @ @ @ @ Israel Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority , accompanied by the Jerusalem District Attorney @ @ @ @ @ were allegedly working towards receiving benefits from regulatory oversight .

This is following an investigation that began on January 6 regarding felonies of state corruption, as one of those arrested was an employee of government office.
This is an investigation by the Israeli Police and the Tax Authority, in coordination with the Israel Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority, accompanied by the Jerusalem District Attorney's Office. The two were allegedly working towards receiving benefits from regulatory oversight.
Two people were arrested on Monday morning by corruption taskforce Lahav 433 under suspicion of bribery and money laundering.


jerusalempost--2020-06-22--Russia reports 7,600 new coronavirus infections

Russia on Monday reported 7,600 new cases of the coronavirus , pushing its nationwide case total to 592,280 , the @ @ @ @ @ .
The coronavirus taskforce response said 95 people had died in the past 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ toll to 8,206 .

Russia on Monday reported 7,600 new cases of the coronavirus, pushing its nationwide case total to 592,280, the world's third largest tally.
The coronavirus taskforce response said 95 people had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 8,206.


jerusalempost--2020-06-22--Baruch Padeh hospital asks people to avoid coming after rise in COVID -19

The hospital has also requested that all those who do visit to comply with the guidelines provided by the health @ @ @ @ @ , social distancing and washing one 's hands .

The hospital has also requested that all those who do visit to comply with the guidelines provided by the health ministry: Wearing a mask, social distancing and washing one's hands.
Baruch Padeh Medical Center in Tiberias has asked people to avoid visiting as much as they can due to the rise in coronavirus cases. The hospital has stated that no one with a fever of 38 degrees or higher will be allowed to enter.


jerusalempost--2020-06-22--Coronavirus: 302 IDF soldiers infected with virus in total

As of Wednesday , there are currently 69 active cases in the IDF , while 3,169 soldiers are in isolation @

As of Wednesday, there are currently 69 active cases in the IDF, while 3,169 soldiers are in isolation.
Some 302 IDF soldiers and employees have been infected with the coronavirus, all of whom are in light condition.


jerusalempost--2020-06-22--Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 8.96 million, death toll at 467,390

More than 8.96 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 467,390 have died, according to a Reuters tally.Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.


jerusalempost--2020-06-22--Coronavirus: Germany confirms 537 new cases

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 537 to 190,359, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday.The reported death toll rose by 3 to 8,885, the tally showed.