jerusalempost--2020-04-23--Italy's coronavirus death toll is up, but rate of new cases down

Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 464 on Thursday , against 437 the day before , the Civil Protection Agency said , but the daily tally of new infections declined to 2,646 from 3,370 on Wednesday .
The total official death toll since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 25,549 , the agency said , the second highest in the world after that of the United States .
The number of confirmed cases was 189,973 , the third highest global tally behind those of the United States and Spain .
People registered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 106,848 from 107,699 on Wednesday , a fourth consecutive daily decline .
There were 2,267 people in intensive care on Thursday against 2,384 on Wednesday , maintaining a long-running decline .
Of those originally infected , 57,576 were declared recovered against 54,543 a day earlier .
For the first time , the civil protection unit published data on how many people had been tested for the virus so far in Italy , putting the number at 1.053 million , out of a population of around 60 million .
The agency had previously only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carried out .
This is a much higher figure -- 1.58 million up to Thursday -- because many people are tested two or three times .

Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 464 on Thursday, against 437 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, but the daily tally of new infections declined to 2,646 from 3,370 on Wednesday.
The total official death toll since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 25,549, the agency said, the second highest in the world after that of the United States.
The number of confirmed cases was 189,973, the third highest global tally behind those of the United States and Spain.
People registered as currently carrying the illness fell to 106,848 from 107,699 on Wednesday, a fourth consecutive daily decline.
There were 2,267 people in intensive care on Thursday against 2,384 on Wednesday, maintaining a long-running decline. Of those originally infected, 57,576 were declared recovered against 54,543 a day earlier.
For the first time, the civil protection unit published data on how many people had been tested for the virus so far in Italy, putting the number at 1.053 million, out of a population of around 60 million.
The agency had previously only issued data on the number of swabs carried out. This is a much higher figure -- 1.58 million up to Thursday -- because many people are tested two or three times.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--Ireland condemns settlement annexation plans

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Irish Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Simon Coveney released a strongly-worded statement against settlement annexation on Thursday."Annexation of territory by force is prohibited under international law, including the UN Charter, whenever and wherever it occurs, in Europe’s neighborhood or globally," he stated. "This is a fundamental principle in the relations of states and the rule of law in the modern world. No one state can set it aside at will."Ireland is one of Israel's biggest critics in the EU, with a settlement boycott law passing several parliamentary votes last year, though it was not finally legislated.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--US Senator Elizabeth Warren's brother died from the coronavirus

Former Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren 's oldest brother , Donald Reed Herring , died on Tuesday night after contracting the novel coronavirus , she confirmed on Thursday .
Herring , 86 , known as Don Reed , was an Air Force pilot who flew hundreds of combat missions in Vietnam .
The outbreak has prevented family members from visiting sickened relatives in medical facilities , a circumstance that Warren 's family also was forced to endure .
`` I 'm grateful to the nurses and frontline staff who took care of him , but it 's hard to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his hand or to say ' I love you ' one more time—and no funeral for those of us who loved him to hold each other close , '' Warren wrote on Twitter .
`` I 'll miss you dearly my brother . ''
`` He was charming and funny , a natural leader , '' Warren , a U.S. senator from Massachusetts , wrote on Twitter .
`` What made him extra special was his smile—quick and crooked , it always seemed to generate its own light , one that lit up @ @ @ @ @

Former Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren's oldest brother, Donald Reed Herring, died on Tuesday night after contracting the novel coronavirus, she confirmed on Thursday.
Herring, 86, known as Don Reed, was an Air Force pilot who flew hundreds of combat missions in Vietnam.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--Coronavirus: developing world needs $1 trillion debt write-off - UN

Around $ 1 trillion of debt owed by developing countries should be cancelled under a global deal to help them @ @ @ @ @ the COVID-19 pandemic , the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development ( UNCTAD ) @ @ @ @ @ This is a world where defaults by developing nations on their debt is inevitable , @ @ @ @ @ director of UNCTAD 's Division on Globalization and Development Strategies .

Around $1 trillion of debt owed by developing countries should be cancelled under a global deal to help them overcome the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Thursday.
"This is a world where defaults by developing nations on their debt is inevitable," said Richard Kozul-Wright, director of UNCTAD's Division on Globalization and Development Strategies.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--Two police officers questioned for allegedly pushing haredi man

Two Border Police officers were questioned on Thursday by the Department for Internal Investigations for allegedly pushing an ultra-Orthodox man @ @ @ @ @ 4 protest in Mea Shearim , Jerusalem .
The protest was against the Health Ministry @ @ @ @ @ The man fell to the ground and suffered bodily harm .
The officers were released @ @ @ @ @ will continue .

Two Border Police officers were questioned on Thursday by the Department for Internal Investigations for allegedly pushing an ultra-Orthodox man without cause during an April 4 protest in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem. The protest was against the Health Ministry’s coronavirus regulations.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--Border Police confront crowd at Kafr 'Aqab over coroanvirus regulations

Border Police officers , IDF soldiers and Jerusalem city inspectors entered the Arab community of Kafr ‘ Aqab near east @ @ @ @ @ Health Ministry ’ s coronavirus orders were being enforced , a police press release reported @ @ @ @ @ tickets were written to stores that were open against regulations , the forces were attacked @ @ @ @ @ town .
A group of roughly 100 residents threw stones and fireworks at the security @ @ @ @ @ crowd dispersal means to restore order .
One officer was injured on his hand from @ @ @ @ @ did not require medical attention .

Border Police officers, IDF soldiers and Jerusalem city inspectors entered the Arab community of Kafr ‘Aqab near east Jerusalem to ensure that the Health Ministry’s coronavirus orders were being enforced, a police press release reported on Thursday.
After several tickets were written to stores that were open against regulations, the forces were attacked as they were leaving the town.
A group of roughly 100 residents threw stones and fireworks at the security forces. The officers used crowd dispersal means to restore order. One officer was injured on his hand from a thrown rock, but did not require medical attention.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--Airlines look to refuse refunds with government approval – report

Several Israeli airlines are asking the government for special permission to decline requests to refund tickets of cancelled flights or @ @ @ @ @ rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic , Kan 11 reported on Thursday .
The report @ @ @ @ @ of the airlines .
It is possible that the airlines are hoping for an official @ @ @ @ @ and all of its implications as “ an act of God.
” Such a step @ @ @ @ @ have to offer compensation for their inability to offer the paid for services .

Several Israeli airlines are asking the government for special permission to decline requests to refund tickets of cancelled flights or compensate clients whose flights were rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Kan 11 reported on Thursday. The report did not include the names of the airlines.
It is possible that the airlines are hoping for an official decision to define the outbreak and all of its implications as “an act of God.” Such a step would mean airlines would not have to offer compensation for their inability to offer the paid for services.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--England's COVID-19 hospital death toll rises to 16,786

England 's COVID-19 death toll in hospitals rose by 514 to 16,786 , the National Health Service said on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ people were aged between 31 and 100 years old , and that 16 of the @ @ @ @ @ between 37 and 92 years old , had no known underlying health condition .

England's COVID-19 death toll in hospitals rose by 514 to 16,786, the National Health Service said on Thursday
NHS England said that the people were aged between 31 and 100 years old, and that 16 of the patients, who were aged between 37 and 92 years old, had no known underlying health condition.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--Shelah: Gantz, Netanyahu are two thieves who closed a deal using a lawyer

Yesh Atid MK Ofer Shelah slammed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz in his speech @ @ @ @ @ calling them “ two thieves who closed a deal using a lawyer ” in reference @ @ @ @ @ two politicians proposed .
Addressing Blue and White MK Avi Nissenkorn , who is expected @ @ @ @ @ Justice Minister , Shelah asked how will he be able to serve without being able @ @ @ @ @ person.
” “ They claim that this unity government is meant to face the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ White did not request even one position that deals with the virus , ” he @ @ @ @ @ he added that the Likud MKs are “ watching you all and burst out laughing @ @ @ @ @ will eat you like ( the ) Piranha [ eats its prey ] .
” @ @ @ @ @ not been seen in this building since the Knesset closed its meat-eating option at the @ @ @ @ @ .

Yesh Atid MK Ofer Shelah slammed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz in his speech at the Knesset on Wednesday calling them “two thieves who closed a deal using a lawyer” in reference to the coalition agreement the two politicians proposed.
Addressing Blue and White MK Avi Nissenkorn, who is expected to serve as the next Justice Minister, Shelah asked how will he be able to serve without being able to “nominate even one person.”
“They claim that this unity government is meant to face the coronavirus outbreak, yet Blue and White did not request even one position that deals with the virus,” he said.
Addressing Nissenkorn, he added that the Likud MKs are “watching you all and burst out laughing,” and “they will eat you like (the) Piranha [eats its prey].”
“Such a feast has not been seen in this building since the Knesset closed its meat-eating option at the cafeteria,” he concluded.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--Iran's coronavirus death toll rises, however remains below 100 per day

Iranians have returned to shops , bazaars and parks this week as the country eases coronavirus restrictions , and the @ @ @ @ @ toll from the illness remained below 100 on Thursday .
Iran has been one of @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak in the Middle East .
The death toll rose by 90 in the @ @ @ @ @ , while the total number of confirmed cases rose to 87,026 , Health Ministry spokesman @ @ @ @ @ statement .
The daily rise in the death toll has held below 100 since April @ @ @ @ @ leaders have pushed to resume ordinary life .

Iranians have returned to shops, bazaars and parks this week as the country eases coronavirus restrictions, and the daily increase in the death toll from the illness remained below 100 on Thursday.
Iran has been one of the countries worst hit by the outbreak in the Middle East. The death toll rose by 90 in the past 24 hours to 5,481, while the total number of confirmed cases rose to 87,026, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said in a statement.
The daily rise in the death toll has held below 100 since April 14 as the country's leaders have pushed to resume ordinary life.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--Coronavirus cases in Russia fall for third day, situation still tense

Russia reported 4,774 new coronavirus cases on Thursday , a fall in its daily case tally for the third day @ @ @ @ @ total to 62,773 .
Forty-two people with the virus died overnight , pushing the death @ @ @ @ @ said .
Moscow , which has borne the brunt of Russia 's epidemic so far @ @ @ @ @ week of a lockdown , recorded 1,959 new cases , its lowest daily tally since @ @ @ @ @ also said the number of sick people being hospitalized was rising .
Moscow 's mayor @ @ @ @ @ hospitals might reach their full capacity in three to four weeks if the capital 's @ @ @ @ @ same pace .
Moscow 's authorities rushed to add more hospital beds last week , @ @ @ @ @ out of space .

Russia reported 4,774 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, a fall in its daily case tally for the third day running, bringing its nationwide total to 62,773. Forty-two people with the virus died overnight, pushing the death toll to 555, officials said.
Moscow, which has borne the brunt of Russia's epidemic so far and is in its fourth week of a lockdown, recorded 1,959 new cases, its lowest daily tally since April 17. But officials also said the number of sick people being hospitalized was rising.
Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said hospitals might reach their full capacity in three to four weeks if the capital's infection rate continued at the same pace.
Moscow's authorities rushed to add more hospital beds last week, fearing that they were running out of space.
Russia's official coronavirus data showed tentative signs of a flattening infection curve on Thursday, but the Kremlin said the situation remained tense and officials moved to tighten lockdown measures in 21 Russian regions.


jerusalempost--2020-04-23--Dutch coronavirus cases tops 35,000 with 123 new deaths

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands rose by 887 to 35,729, health authorities said on Thursday, with 123 new deaths.The country's death toll stands at 4,177, the Netherlands Institute for Public Health (RIVM) said in its daily update. The actual numbers are likely higher, as not all likely cases are tested, the RIVM said


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Saudi-led coalition to extend ceasefire in Yemen by a month

A two-week ceasefire in Yemen announced by the coalition battling the Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen expired on Thursday without @ @ @ @ @ .

The Saudi-led coalition announced on Friday it was extending a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen by one month, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a spokesman of the coalition.
A two-week ceasefire in Yemen announced by the coalition battling the Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen expired on Thursday without leading to a permanent truce.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--UK: Iran's ballistic missile launch of satellite 'of significant concern'

`` Reports that Iran has carried out a satellite launch – using ballistic missile technology – are of significant concern @ @ @ @ @ Council Resolution 2231 , '' a Foreign Office spokesman said .
`` The UN has @ @ @ @ @ undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons @ @ @ @ @ this , '' the spokesman said .

The United Kingdom said on Friday that an Iranian satellite launch earlier this week was of significant concern and inconsistent with a United Nations Security Council resolution.
"Reports that Iran has carried out a satellite launch – using ballistic missile technology – are of significant concern and inconsistent with UN Security Council Resolution 2231," a Foreign Office spokesman said.
"The UN has called upon Iran not to undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons. Iran must abide by this," the spokesman said.
"We have significant and longstanding concerns, alongside our international partners, over Iran’s ballistic missile program, which is destabilizing for the region and poses a threat to regional security," the Foreign Office spokesman said.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Israeli returned from US without telling air crew he has COVID-19

An Israeli passenger that landed in Israel on a flight from the US on Friday did so without notifying the @ @ @ @ @ health services that he has tested positive for COVID-19 , Channel 13 News reports .

The Israeli man, a Beitar Ilite resident, had taken a coronavirus test before leaving Israel, and didn't wait for results before deciding to leave the country. Upon his arrival in the United States, he received a positive coronavirus test result. He later decided to return to Israel without checking in with the relevant American and Israeli authorities, despite being notified with an official notice prior to his return flight regarding the proper protocols and guidelines in the event of a positive coronavirus diagnosis.The man said that he had decided to return fully knowing he had the virus, because he had no way of receiving medical care while he was abroad. While his flight was in the air his family contacted the Health Ministry and notified them that he was returning to the country positive for the virus, according to Channel 12.Upon arriving at Ben-Gurion International airport Friday morning, Magen David Adom workers accompanied him from the plane, and transferred him to a quarantine hotel along with the other 50 passengers that were on the flight with him, all of whom were later tested.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Coronavirus: Iran reaches 88,194 cases, 5,574 deaths

The total number of people diagnosed with the disease is 88,194 , of whom 3,121 are in critical condition , @ @ @

Iran's death toll from the new coronavirus rose by 93 on Friday, to reach a total of 5,574, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said on state TV.
The total number of people diagnosed with the disease is 88,194, of whom 3,121 are in critical condition, he added.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--21-year-old Palestinian gets arrested, tests positive for COVID-19

A 21-year-old man from the West Bank was arrested and detained by security forces on Wednesday , after which he @ @ @ @ @ put in a solitary holding cell .
The next day , the test 's results @ @ @ @ @ in fact tested positive for COVID-19 and he was quickly transferred to a designated quarantine @ @ @ @ @ alone in the holding cell for two days and the people involved in his arrest @ @ @ @ @ tested themselves .

A 21-year-old man from the West Bank was arrested and detained by security forces on Wednesday, after which he was tested for coronavirus and put in a solitary holding cell.
The next day, the test's results revealed that the man had in fact tested positive for COVID-19 and he was quickly transferred to a designated quarantine zone.
The man was alone in the holding cell for two days and the people involved in his arrest and holding are currently being tested themselves.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Coronavirus: Russia's number of cases nears 70,000

Russia on Friday reported 5,849 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, pushing its nationwide tally to 68,622.Sixty people with the virus died overnight, pushing the death toll to 615, Russia's official crisis response centre said.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Dusty haze to wash over southern Israel throughout Friday

The Environmental Protection Ministry warned of a heavy dust-related haze that will start at noon on Friday in the south @ @ @ @ @ the Negev desert and the Arava , leading to high levels of air pollution .
@ @ @ @ @ to avoid strenuous outdoor activities until the haze clears , which is predicted to be @ @ @ @ @ .

The Environmental Protection Ministry warned of a heavy dust-related haze that will start at noon on Friday in the south of the country, emphasizing the Negev desert and the Arava, leading to high levels of air pollution.
Sensitive populations have been advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activities until the haze clears, which is predicted to be sometime around nightfall on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Coronavirus cases spike to 14,882 - 193 dead

Some 193 Israelis have died of the novel coronavirus on Friday morning, the Health Ministry reported.Some 14,882 people have been infected with SARS-CoV-2. Currently there are 139 people in serious condition, among them 107 who are intubated. Some 5,685 people have recovered.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Kinneret rises by half a centimeter in a single day

Israel's Water Authority reported that water level at the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) was measured at 208.92 meters on Friday morning, an increase of 0.5 cm since the measurement taken on Thursday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Coronavirus: Germany's confirmed cases rise to 150,383, deaths to 5,321

On Thursday confirmed coronavirus cases had increased by 2,352 .

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 2,337 to 150,383, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday - a slight deceleration after three straight days of new infections accelerating.
On Thursday confirmed coronavirus cases had increased by 2,352.
The reported death toll rose by 227 to 5,321, the tally showed on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--China's space agency unveils name of its first Mars exploration mission

The Mars mission has been named Tianwen-1 , the official Xinhua news agency reported , citing the China National Space @ @ @ @ @ The unmanned exploration mission to Mars is expected to be launched this year .
The @ @ @ @ @ '' , or `` Questions to Heaven '' , a poem written by Qu Yuan @ @ @ @ @ millennia ago .
In the poem , questions were raised about stars and other celestial @ @ @ @ @ all of China 's planetary exploration missions in future would be named `` Tianwen '' @ @ @ @ @ scientific pursuits in space .
China successfully launched its first satellite , the Dongfanghong-1 , @ @ @ @ @ , it became the third country to put a man in space with its own @ @ @ @ @ Union and the United States .

China's space agency on Friday unveiled the name of its first Mars exploration mission, coinciding with China's annual Space Day and the 50th anniversary of the launch of its first satellite.
The Mars mission has been named Tianwen-1, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
The unmanned exploration mission to Mars is expected to be launched this year.
The name comes from "Tianwen", or "Questions to Heaven", a poem written by Qu Yuan who lived more than two millennia ago.
In the poem, questions were raised about stars and other celestial bodies.
The CNSA said all of China's planetary exploration missions in future would be named "Tianwen" to signify the country's scientific pursuits in space.
China successfully launched its first satellite, the Dongfanghong-1, in 1970.
In 2003, it became the third country to put a man in space with its own rocket after the former Soviet Union and the United States.
Since then, China has been racing to catch up with Russia and the United States and become a major space power by 2030.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--New Zealand: there will be a time when economy will need more stimulus

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New Zealand's finance minister said on Friday there will be a time when more stimulus would be needed to boost the economy that has taken a hit due to the impact of the coronavirus."There will come a time when we will need some more stimulus in the economy. There are a range of options available on how to do that," Grant Robertson said in a news conference, adding that no decisions have been taken yet on how more stimulus would be added.New Zealand recorded five new cases of COVID-19 on Friday taking the total to 1,456. There was one more death, taking fatalities to 17.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Trump signs emergency relief bill

Trump signs emergency relief bill

US President Donald Trump approved the $ 320 billion Paycheck Protection Program emergency relief bill on Friday , the White @ @ @ @ @ , $ 75 billion would be used for hospitals fighting the coronavirus and $ 25 @ @ @ @ @ the US .

US President Donald Trump approved the $320 billion Paycheck Protection Program emergency relief bill on Friday, the White House reported.
In addition, $75 billion would be used for hospitals fighting the coronavirus and $25 billion to fund testing across the US.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Two brothers die in car accident near Omer on highway 60

Two brothers from the Bedouin town of Laqiya , aged 20 and 15 , died in a car accident on @ @ @ @ @ Friday night when their car flipped over , Ynet reported .
Emergency services evacuated them @ @ @ @ @ where they succumbed to their injuries .

Two brothers from the Bedouin town of Laqiya, aged 20 and 15, died in a car accident on highway 60 near Omer on Friday night when their car flipped over, Ynet reported.
Emergency services evacuated them to Soroka Hospital in Beersheba where they succumbed to their injuries.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Brazil's Bolsonaro denies trying to interfere in police investigations

Bolsonaro , addressing the nation , said he had never tried to interfere in police investigations and had never sought @ @ @ @ @ them .
He said he had full authority to replace the federal police chief , @ @ @ @ @ Friday , triggering Moro 's resignation .

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday that allegations that he had tried to interfere in the work of the federal police were "baseless accusations" by outgoing Justice Minister Sergio Moro.
Bolsonaro, addressing the nation, said he had never tried to interfere in police investigations and had never sought to shield family members from them. He said he had full authority to replace the federal police chief, who was dismissed earlier on Friday, triggering Moro's resignation.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--US warship heads to port after coronavirus outbreak

US Navy leaders on Friday recommended that the reinstatement of the commander of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt , who was fired after he pleaded for help with a coronavirus outbreak onboard , US officials told Reuters .
The decision is pending Esper 's approval , the officials said .
Meanwhile at least 18 sailors aboard a US Navy destroyer have tested positive for the new coronavirus , US officials said on Friday , dealing another blow to the military as it faces fallout over its handling of an outbreak on an aircraft carrier last month .
The Navy confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Kidd , a destroyer that was on a counter-narcotics mission , and said the number of those infected with the virus on the vessel was expected to rise .
In a statement , the Navy said a sailor who had become sick was medically evacuated off the ship and later tested positive for the virus , prompting further testing of the crew that led to the discovery of additional positive cases .
A specialized medical team has been sent to the ship to carry out contact tracing and more onsite testing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Kidd was currently operating in the Pacific .
Asked about the Reuters report during a briefing , Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said the ship was preparing to return to port where it would be cleaned .
The Kidd is believed to be the only Navy ship currently at sea with coronavirus cases .
Questions are likely to be raised about how the virus came onboard and why procedures before the ship 's deployment did not detect or stop its spread .
The aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt was in the Asia-Pacific region earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a coronavirus outbreak , forcing it to eventually dock in Guam .
One sailor who was infected died , and nearly 850 out of the roughly 4,800 personnel on the ship have tested positive for the virus .
The letter , which was obtained by a number of news outlets , set in motion a series of events that led to Captain Brett Crozier 's firing and the resignation of acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly .
The Kidd is part of the Trump administration 's deployment of more warships and aircraft to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cartels .
Announcing the deployment earlier this month , the Trump administration said the deployments were also aimed at preventing `` corrupt actors '' like Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from exploiting the pandemic to smuggle more narcotics .
Maduro 's government has denied the allegation and accused the US government of trying to distract the public from its handling of the outbreak .
The US .
death toll from COVID-19 , the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus , topped 50,000 on Friday , having doubled in 10 days , according to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known to be infected surpassed 875,000 .

US Navy leaders on Friday recommended that the reinstatement of the commander of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, who was fired after he pleaded for help with a coronavirus outbreak onboard, US officials told Reuters.
The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the recommendation to reinstate Captain Brett Crozier was made during a meeting on Friday between US Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Navy leaders.
The decision is pending Esper's approval, the officials said.
Meanwhile at least 18 sailors aboard a US Navy destroyer have tested positive for the new coronavirus, US officials said on Friday, dealing another blow to the military as it faces fallout over its handling of an outbreak on an aircraft carrier last month.
The Navy confirmed a Reuters report on the outbreak aboard the Kidd, a destroyer that was on a counter-narcotics mission, and said the number of those infected with the virus on the vessel was expected to rise.
In a statement, the Navy said a sailor who had become sick was medically evacuated off the ship and later tested positive for the virus, prompting further testing of the crew that led to the discovery of additional positive cases.
A specialized medical team has been sent to the ship to carry out contact tracing and more onsite testing, it added.
A Navy spokesman said the Kidd was currently operating in the Pacific.
Asked about the Reuters report during a briefing, Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said the ship was preparing to return to port where it would be cleaned.
The Kidd is believed to be the only Navy ship currently at sea with coronavirus cases. Questions are likely to be raised about how the virus came onboard and why procedures before the ship's deployment did not detect or stop its spread.
The aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt was in the Asia-Pacific region earlier this month when it was hit by a coronavirus outbreak, forcing it to eventually dock in Guam. One sailor who was infected died, and nearly 850 out of the roughly 4,800 personnel on the ship have tested positive for the virus.
The Roosevelt's commander had called on Navy leadership to evacuate the vast majority of his crew and to disinfect the ship in a letter that leaked to the public, raising further questions about the Trump administration's handling of the outbreak.
The letter, which was obtained by a number of news outlets, set in motion a series of events that led to Captain Brett Crozier's firing and the resignation of acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly.
The Kidd is part of the Trump administration's deployment of more warships and aircraft to the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific to fight drug cartels.
Announcing the deployment earlier this month, the Trump administration said the deployments were also aimed at preventing "corrupt actors" like Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from exploiting the pandemic to smuggle more narcotics.
Maduro's government has denied the allegation and accused the US government of trying to distract the public from its handling of the outbreak.
The US. death toll from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus, topped 50,000 on Friday, having doubled in 10 days, according to a Reuters tally. The number of Americans known to be infected surpassed 875,000.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Rate of new coronavirus cases in Italy rise, while death rate lowers

Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 420 on Friday , the smallest daily tally since March 19 @ @ @ @ @ said , but the number of new infections rose to 3,021 from 2,646 on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ was down from 464 the day before .
The total of fatalities since the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ 21 now stands at 25,969 , the agency said , the second highest in the @ @ @ @ @ United States .
The number of confirmed cases was 192,994 , the third highest global @ @ @ @ @ United States and Spain .
People registered as currently carrying the illness fell to 106,527 @ @ @ @ @ a fifth consecutive daily decline .
There were 2,173 people in intensive care on Friday @ @ @ @ @ maintaining a long-running decline .
Of those originally infected , 60,498 were declared recovered against @ @ @ @ @ The agency said 1.148 million people had been tested for the virus against 1.053 million @ @ @ @ @ of a population of around 60 million .

Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 420 on Friday, the smallest daily tally since March 19, the Civil Protection Agency said, but the number of new infections rose to 3,021 from 2,646 on Thursday.
Friday's death toll was down from 464 the day before.
The total of fatalities since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 25,969, the agency said, the second highest in the world after that of the United States.
The number of confirmed cases was 192,994, the third highest global tally behind those of the United States and Spain.
People registered as currently carrying the illness fell to 106,527 from 106,848 on Thursday, a fifth consecutive daily decline.
There were 2,173 people in intensive care on Friday against 2,267 on Thursday, maintaining a long-running decline. Of those originally infected, 60,498 were declared recovered against 57,576 a day earlier.
The agency said 1.148 million people had been tested for the virus against 1.053 million the day before, out of a population of around 60 million.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Coamo: Coronavirus came to New York from Europe not China

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday that strains of the novel coronavirus that first infected his state 's @ @ @ @ @ not China , and that the ban on travelers from China came too late to @ @ @ @ @ We closed the front door with the China travel ban , which was right , @ @ @ @ @ door open , '' Cuomo told a daily briefing .

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday that strains of the novel coronavirus that first infected his state's residents came from Europe, not China, and that the ban on travelers from China came too late to halt its spread.
"We closed the front door with the China travel ban, which was right, but we left the back door open," Cuomo told a daily briefing.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Turkey's coronavirus death toll rises by 109 to 2,600

Turkey 's confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 3,122 in the past 24 hours , and 109 more people have @ @ @ @ @ toll to 2,600 , Health Ministry data showed on Friday .
The total number of @ @ @ @ @ at 104,912 , the data showed , the highest total for any country outside Europe @ @ @ @ @ A total of 21,737 people have so far recovered from the new coronavirus , which @ @ @ @ @ The number of tests carried out in the past 24 hours was 38,351 .

Turkey's confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 3,122 in the past 24 hours, and 109 more people have died, taking the death toll to 2,600, Health Ministry data showed on Friday.
The total number of cases in the country stood at 104,912, the data showed, the highest total for any country outside Europe or the United States.
A total of 21,737 people have so far recovered from the new coronavirus, which causes respiratory disease COVID-19. The number of tests carried out in the past 24 hours was 38,351.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Eastern Congo militia ambush kills 16, including 12 park rangers

S uspected Hutu militiamen killed 16 people , including 12 rangers , on Friday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo @ @ @ @ @ a government official said , in the deadliest such attack in Virunga 's recent history @ @ @ @ @ the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda ( FDLR ) ambushed a convoy of @ @ @ @ @ by 15 rangers , said Cosma Wilungula , director of the Congo Institute for Nature @ @ @ @ @ Many others were seriously injured , he said .
Virunga sits on the forest-covered volcanoes @ @ @ @ @ home to over half the global population of mountain gorillas .
It is Africa 's @ @ @ @ @ tropical rainforest reserve , covering 7,800 sq km ( 3,000 sq miles ) .

S uspected Hutu militiamen killed 16 people, including 12 rangers, on Friday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Virunga National Park, a government official said, in the deadliest such attack in Virunga's recent history.
Around 60 fighters from the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) ambushed a convoy of civilians that was being protected by 15 rangers, said Cosma Wilungula, director of the Congo Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN). Many others were seriously injured, he said.
Virunga sits on the forest-covered volcanoes of central Africa and is home to over half the global population of mountain gorillas. It is Africa's oldest national park and largest tropical rainforest reserve, covering 7,800 sq km (3,000 sq miles).


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--The United States coronavirus death toll tops 50,000

The U.S. death toll from the novel coronavirus reached 50,000 on Friday , having doubled in 10 days , according @ @ @ @ @ More than 875,000 Americans have contracted the highly contagious respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the @ @ @ @ @ about 2,000 have died every day this month , according to a Reuters tally .
@ @ @ @ @ is thought to be higher , with state public health officials cautioning that shortages of @ @ @ @ @ limited testing capacity .
Deaths are also likely higher , as most states only count @ @ @ @ @ and not those who died at home .
About 40 % of the deaths have @ @ @ @ @ , the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak , followed by New Jersey , Michigan and @ @

The U.S. death toll from the novel coronavirus reached 50,000 on Friday, having doubled in 10 days, according to a Reuters tally.
More than 875,000 Americans have contracted the highly contagious respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the virus, and on average about 2,000 have died every day this month, according to a Reuters tally.
The true number of cases is thought to be higher, with state public health officials cautioning that shortages of trained workers and materials have limited testing capacity.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Spain's daily coronavirus death toll lowest in a month

Spain 's daily coronavirus deaths fell to the lowest in more than a month on Friday , prompting the government @ @ @ @ @ phase of the epidemic was over as it prepared criteria to ease one of Europe @ @ @ @ @ 367 registered deaths in the previous 24 hours represented just a 1.7 % increase overall @ @ @ @ @ previous day , and the lowest since March 21 .
However , with 22,524 deaths @ @ @ @ @ has the world 's third-highest tally after the United States and Italy .
Cases rose @ @ @ @ @ the day before , but the rise in new infections based on more specific testing @ @ @ @ @ 2,796 , meaning those cured , at 3,105 , surpassed new infections for the first @ @

Spain's daily coronavirus deaths fell to the lowest in more than a month on Friday, prompting the government to declare the most acute phase of the epidemic was over as it prepared criteria to ease one of Europe's strictest lockdowns.
The 367 registered deaths in the previous 24 hours represented just a 1.7% increase overall, down from 440 the previous day, and the lowest since March 21.
However, with 22,524 deaths in total, Spain still has the world's third-highest tally after the United States and Italy.
Cases rose over 6,700 to 219,764 from the day before, but the rise in new infections based on more specific testing was much lower, at 2,796, meaning those cured, at 3,105, surpassed new infections for the first time.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--UK says limited progress made with EU in round two of Brexit talks

Britain said the detail of the EU ’ s offer on goods trade falls `` well short '' of recent @ @ @ @ @ it has reached with other countries and there were also `` significant differences of principle @ @ @ @ @ `` This was a full and constructive negotiating round , conducted remotely by video conference @ @ @ @ @ range of discussions across all the issues , on the basis of the extensive legal @ @ @ @ @ in recent weeks , '' a government spokeswoman said in a statement .
`` However @ @ @ @ @ in bridging the gaps between us and the EU . ''

Britain said the detail of the EU’s offer on goods trade falls "well short" of recent precedent in free trade agreements it has reached with other countries and there were also "significant differences of principle in other areas."
"This was a full and constructive negotiating round, conducted remotely by video conference, and with a full range of discussions across all the issues, on the basis of the extensive legal texts provided by both sides in recent weeks," a government spokeswoman said in a statement.
"However, limited progress was made in bridging the gaps between us and the EU."
Britain and the European Union have held a construtive second round of negotiations on their future relationship but limited progress was made in bridging the gaps between the two sides, the British government said on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--UK coronavirus death toll in hospital rises to 19,506

The death toll from the new coronavirus in hospitals across the United Kingdom has risen to 19,506 , an increase @ @ @ @ @ , the latest data from the health ministry showed on Friday .
The country now @ @ @ @ @ the virus , up 5,386 in a day .
The deaths figures are as of @ @

The death toll from the new coronavirus in hospitals across the United Kingdom has risen to 19,506, an increase of 684 in 24 hours, the latest data from the health ministry showed on Friday.
The country now has 143,464 confirmed cases of the virus, up 5,386 in a day.
The deaths figures are as of 5 p.m


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Afghanistan's Taliban reject call for Ramadan ceasefire

The Taliban have rejected an Afghan government call for a ceasefire for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and to let authorities focus on tackling the coronavirus , raising new concern about prospects for a fragile peace process .
Hopes for an end to Afghanistan 's decades of war were raised in late February when the Taliban and the United States struck a deal on the withdrawal of U.S.-led foreign forces in exchange for Taliban security guarantees .
But the deal did not include a ceasefire , which has been left to the U.S.-backed government to negotiate with the insurgents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said in a post on Twitter that a ceasefire would be possible if the peace process was being implemented `` fully '' but `` hurdles '' meant the Taliban would not yet lay down their arms .
`` Asking for ceasefire is not rational and convincing , '' Shaheen said in his post late on Thursday .
President Ashraf Ghani called on Thursday for the ceasefire for Ramadan , which began in Afghanistan on Friday , and to allow the country to focus on what he said was a critical novel coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Afghanistan has detected more than 1,300 cases of the virus but health experts say the number could be higher as testing is limited and Afghanistan 's weak health system would struggle with a widespread outbreak .

The Taliban have rejected an Afghan government call for a ceasefire for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and to let authorities focus on tackling the coronavirus, raising new concern about prospects for a fragile peace process.
Hopes for an end to Afghanistan's decades of war were raised in late February when the Taliban and the United States struck a deal on the withdrawal of U.S.-led foreign forces in exchange for Taliban security guarantees.
But the deal did not include a ceasefire, which has been left to the U.S.-backed government to negotiate with the insurgents.
A Taliban spokesman, Suhail Shaheen, said in a post on Twitter that a ceasefire would be possible if the peace process was being implemented "fully" but "hurdles" meant the Taliban would not yet lay down their arms.
"Asking for ceasefire is not rational and convincing," Shaheen said in his post late on Thursday.
President Ashraf Ghani called on Thursday for the ceasefire for Ramadan, which began in Afghanistan on Friday, and to allow the country to focus on what he said was a critical novel coronavirus outbreak spreading all over the country.
Afghanistan has detected more than 1,300 cases of the virus but health experts say the number could be higher as testing is limited and Afghanistan's weak health system would struggle with a widespread outbreak.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Lockdown on Beit Shemesh, Netivot to be decided before Shabbat

The Ministerial Committee will announce its decision regarding a coronavirus-related lockdown in Beit Shemesh and Netivot before Shabbat enters on Friday night.


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Netanyahu holds a conference with world leaders on coronavirus - report

`` Thanks to this decision , we have dropped to fewer than 100 new infections a day.
” The Chancellor then invited Netanyahu to be the first speaker in the conversation .
Netanyahu shared with the leaders with decisions and steps taken in Israel to prevent the epidemic from spreading .
The prime minister said that cooperation between the countries must continue to be strong and that knowledge and ideas must be shared and exchanged to combat the spread of the virus .
The leaders discussed further promoting international collaborations in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic , exchanging ideas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have used to deal with the spread of the virus , raising common dilemmas regarding the reopening of the economy , policies regarding the reopening of educational institutions and ways of working to protect at-risk populations from the virus .
The leaders expressed concern regarding the expected second wave of the pandemic outbreak and the fact that the virus is likely to remain for a long time .
The leaders also noted that springtime weather in Europe could bring the population to complacency in adhering to health guidelines .
The leaders sought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the digital tools being used by Israel Police and security services for contact tracing , mainly in the context of dealing with a second wave of outbreaks .

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a video conference on Friday with the leaders of six different countries to discuss their strategies for lifting restrictions that were put in place during the coronavirus crisis.Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz initiated the video conference for leaders of countries that he considered to be leaders and models for the world in fighting the pandemic, so they could discuss best practices.Attending the video conference were Kurz, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.The leaders also discussed ways to prevent a second wave of infections.Kurz thanked Netanyahu at the start of the meeting, saying "I want to thank Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the fact that at the beginning of the the virus' outbreak, we spoke on the phone he and told me, 'You need to do more.' It was a wake-up call for me to make tougher decisions on total closures.""Thanks to this decision, we have dropped to fewer than 100 new infections a day.” The Chancellor then invited Netanyahu to be the first speaker in the conversation.Netanyahu shared with the leaders decisions and steps taken in Israel to prevent the epidemic from spreading. The prime minister said that cooperation between the countries must continue to be strong and that knowledge and ideas must be shared and exchanged to combat the spread of the virus.“I’m delighted to have this opportunity to try to learn from each other, because there are so many uncertainties and unknowns in this pandemic,” Netanyahu said.The prime minister addressed the matter of loosening lockdown rules: “The question is how to support our health system and prevent it from collapsing while opening up our economy. This is the dilemma we’re all familiar with. Specifically on this, there is no real answer that prevents the reinfection of populations, unless you get to herd immunity. Herd immunity, at the moment, appears to be very expensive in lives.”The leaders discussed further promoting international collaborations in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, exchanging ideas and courses of action which the countries have used to deal with the spread of the virus, raising common dilemmas regarding the reopening of the economy, policies regarding the reopening of educational institutions and ways of working to protect at-risk populations from the virus.The leaders expressed concern regarding the expected second wave of the pandemic outbreak and the fact that the virus is likely to remain for a long time. The leaders also noted that springtime weather in Europe could bring the population to complacency in adhering to health guidelines.The leaders sought to learn from Israel on the topic of the digital tools being used by Israel Police and security services for contact tracing, mainly in the context of dealing with a second wave of outbreaks.Kurz later tweeted, "I want to thank the prime ministers of #Australia, #Czech Republic, #Denmark, #Greece, #Israel & #New Zealand for taking time today to exchange best practices on #COVID-19," along with a photograph of the video call showing Netanyahu.
"We look forward to enhancing our scientific & economic cooperation to increase our resilience,” Kurz added.Babis tweeted after the video conferences that the countries will be "working together on vaccine development and self-sufficiency in the provision of medicines, protective equipment and everything we need to protect the health of our citizens. That is the most important thing now."Similarly, Morrison tweeted that the "valuable exchange...emphasizes the need for continued strong cooperation and collaboration on research for a vaccine, supply chains and combatting the virus, as well as strengthening our economies again."


jerusalempost--2020-04-24--Dutch coronavirus cases rise by 806 to 36,535

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands rose by 806 to 36,535 , health authorities said on Friday @ @ @ @ @ .
The country 's overall death toll is now 4,289 , the Netherlands ' Institute @ @ @ @ @ ) said in its daily update .
The RIVM emphasized it reports only confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ higher .

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands rose by 806 to 36,535, health authorities said on Friday, with 112 new deaths.
The country's overall death toll is now 4,289, the Netherlands' Institute for Public Health (RIVM) said in its daily update. The RIVM emphasized it reports only confirmed cases, and actual numbers are higher.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Nine injured in shooting incident near Nazareth

Nine people were injured on Saturday in a shooting incident in the Arab town of Yafia , two of them @ @ @ @ @ others were moderately injured and five were lightly injured .
The four who were more @ @ @ @ @ were evacuated to the English hospital in Nazareth and the rest were taken to the @ @ @ @ @ Israel Police has launched an investigation into the incident , the background of which is @ @ @ @ @ .

Nine people were injured on Saturday in a shooting incident in the Arab community of Yafia, in the Bir el Amir area near Nazareth.Original reports stated that two were critically injured in the attack, however the police later released their investigative findings, stating that one was in critical condition, one in moderate condition, and the other seven in light condition.Initially after the shooting, four of the injured were taken to the English hospital, and the remaining five to the Italian hospital in Nazareth.Later four of the patients were taken to Rambam hopistal in Haifa, where the two in more severe condition are expected to undergo surgery. One of the four is a parent to two of the other patients, while the fourth patient is a neighbor of the family.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Spain's death toll from the coronavirus rises to 22,902

The number of daily fatalities was 378 , a slight increase on Friday 's 367 , which was the lowest @ @ @ @ @ month .
The overall number of coronavirus cases rose to 223,759 from 219,764 the day @ @ @ @ @ Ministry could not immediately confirm the figures to Reuters .

The number of daily fatalities was 378, a slight increase on Friday's 367, which was the lowest figure recorded in the past month.
The overall number of coronavirus cases rose to 223,759 from 219,764 the day before.
Spain's Health Ministry could not immediately confirm the figures to Reuters.
MADRID - Spain's coronavirus death toll rose to 22,902 on Saturday, up from 22,524 the day before, media outlets, including El Pais and El Mundo, reported.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Russia reports 5,966 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours

MOSCOW - The number of new coronavirus cases in Russia has risen by 5,966 over the past 24 hours , @ @ @ @ @ 74,588 , the country 's coronavirus crisis response center said on Saturday .
It also @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 , the disease caused by the coronavirus , bringing the total death toll in @ @ @ @ @ number of coronavirus cases in Russia began rising sharply this month , although it had @ @ @ @ @ many western European countries in the early stages of the outbreak .

MOSCOW - The number of new coronavirus cases in Russia has risen by 5,966 over the past 24 hours, bringing its nationwide tally to 74,588, the country's coronavirus crisis response center said on Saturday.
It also reported 66 new deaths from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, bringing the total death toll in Russia to 681.
The number of coronavirus cases in Russia began rising sharply this month, although it had reported far fewer infections than many western European countries in the early stages of the outbreak.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Iran says coronavirus death toll rises by 76 to 5,650 - health ministry

The total number of people diagnosed with the disease is 89,328 , of whom 3,096 are in a critical condition @ @ @ @

The total number of people diagnosed with the disease is 89,328, of whom 3,096 are in a critical condition, he added.
Iran’s death toll from the new coronavirus has risen by 76 to reach a total of 5,650, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said on state TV on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Indonesia reports 396 new coronavirus cases, 31 more deaths

Thirty one more people who had tested positive for the virus died , taking the total number of deaths to @ @ @ @ @ data .
The world 's fourth most populous country has been hit hard by the @ @ @ @ @ numbers of deaths in Asia outside of China .
U.S president Donald Trump announced on @ @ @ @ @ ventilators and unspecified help to Indonesia at the request of President Joko Widodo .
The @ @ @ @ @ a statement that Trump and Widodo held a call on Friday to discuss ways to @ @ @ @ @ including on how to overcome the protective gear and masks shortages faced by both countries @ @ @ @ @ had agreed to `` strengthen partnerships in trade and economics '' between the United States @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus outbreak .

Thirty one more people who had tested positive for the virus died, taking the total number of deaths to 720, according to the data.
The world's fourth most populous country has been hit hard by the virus, with the highest numbers of deaths in Asia outside of China.
U.S president Donald Trump announced on Friday he would be sending ventilators and unspecified help to Indonesia at the request of President Joko Widodo.
The Indonesian presidential palace said in a statement that Trump and Widodo held a call on Friday to discuss ways to collaborate during the pandemic, including on how to overcome the protective gear and masks shortages faced by both countries.
The statement said Trump had agreed to "strengthen partnerships in trade and economics" between the United States and Indonesia after recovery from the coronavirus outbreak.
JAKARTA- Indonesia reported on Saturday 396 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number to 8,607, data provided by health ministry official Achmad Yurianto showed.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Tokyo confirms 103 new coronavirus cases on Saturday

The latest figures bring total coronavirus infections in Japan 's capital city to 3,836 cases , Kyodo reported .
Saturday @ @ @ @ @ than 161 new infections on Friday , and was the lowest since April 20 .
@ @ @ @ @ number of coronavirus infections in Japan had reached nearly 13,000 cases , with 345 deaths @ @ @ @ @ government has encouraged residents to stay indoors as much as possible during the Golden Week @ @ @ @ @ next week .

The latest figures bring total coronavirus infections in Japan's capital city to 3,836 cases, Kyodo reported. Saturday's daily increase was less than 161 new infections on Friday, and was the lowest since April 20.
On Saturday, the total number of coronavirus infections in Japan had reached nearly 13,000 cases, with 345 deaths, NHK said. The government has encouraged residents to stay indoors as much as possible during the Golden Week holiday period, which begins next week.
TOKYO - Tokyo reported 103 new cases of coronavirus infections on Saturday, Kyodo news reported, amid concerns that the start of a holiday season could lead to an increase in infections.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Malaysia reports 51 new coronavirus cases, 2 deaths

The total number of recorded cases is 5,742 , with 98 fatalities , the health ministry said in a news @ @

The total number of recorded cases is 5,742, with 98 fatalities, the health ministry said in a news conference.
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia reported 51 new coronavirus infections and two deaths on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Philippines records 17 new coronavirus deaths, 102 more infections

MANILA - The Philippines ' health ministry on Saturday reported 17 new coronavirus deaths and 102 additional infections .
In @ @ @ @ @ ministry said total infections have risen to 7,294 while deaths have increased to 494 .
@ @ @ @ @ , bringing total recoveries to 792 .

MANILA - The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday reported 17 new coronavirus deaths and 102 additional infections.
In a bulletin, the health ministry said total infections have risen to 7,294 while deaths have increased to 494. Thirty more patients have recovered, bringing total recoveries to 792.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--86-year-old Jerusalem nursing home resident dies of COVID-19

An 86-year-old coronavirus patient from Jerusalem 's `` Ganey Ora '' nursing home died on Friday night at Kaplan Hospital @ @ @ @ @ said the woman suffered from various background illnesses .
The hospital also stated that the @ @ @ @ @ allowed to visit to say goodbye to her during her last days , under full @ @ @ @ @ by the hospital 's staff .
This is the third tenant from the `` Ganey @ @ @ @ @ died of the novel coronavirus .

An 86-year-old coronavirus patient from Jerusalem's "Ganey Ora" nursing home died on Friday night at Kaplan Hospital in Rehovot.
The hospital said the woman suffered from various background illnesses.
The hospital also stated that the patient's family had been allowed to visit to say goodbye to her during her last days, under full protective gear which was provided by the hospital's staff.
This is the third tenant from the "Ganey Ora" nursing home who died of the novel coronavirus.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 2,055 to 152,438

BERLIN - Germany 's confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 2,055 to 152,438 , data from the Robert Koch Institute ( @ @ @ @ @ showed on Saturday - a second day of deceleration after three days of acceleration in @ @ @ @ @ confirmed coronavirus cases had increased by 2,337 .
The reported death toll rose by 179 @ @ @ @ @ showed on Saturday .

BERLIN - Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 2,055 to 152,438, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday - a second day of deceleration after three days of acceleration in new infections.
On Friday confirmed coronavirus cases had increased by 2,337.
The reported death toll rose by 179 to 5,500, the tally showed on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Singapore reports 618 new coronavirus cases, taking total to 12,693

April 25 - Singapore has registered 618 new coronavirus infections , its health ministry said on Saturday , taking the @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 cases to 12,693 .
The vast majority of the new cases are migrant workers @ @ @ @ @ health ministry said in a statement .
Seven are permanent residents .
The island of @ @ @ @ @ one of the highest infection rates in Asia , according to official figures .

April 25 - Singapore has registered 618 new coronavirus infections, its health ministry said on Saturday, taking the city-state's total number of COVID-19 cases to 12,693.
The vast majority of the new cases are migrant workers living in dormitories, the health ministry said in a statement. Seven are permanent residents.
The island of 5.7 million people now has one of the highest infection rates in Asia, according to official figures.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Thailand reports 53 new coronavirus cases, one new death

Of the new cases , three were linked to previous cases , one had no known links , and 42 @ @ @ @ @ been under quarantine at an immigration detention centre in the southern province of Songkhla .
@ @ @ @ @ reported from the southern province of Yala , where authorities are aggressively testing the population @ @ @ @ @ there , said Taweesin Wisanuyothin , a spokesman for the government 's Centre for COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ outbreak escalated in January , Thailand has reported a total of 2,907 cases and 51 @ @ @ @ @ have recovered and gone home .

Of the new cases, three were linked to previous cases, one had no known links, and 42 are migrant workers who have been under quarantine at an immigration detention centre in the southern province of Songkhla.
Seven other new cases were reported from the southern province of Yala, where authorities are aggressively testing the population because of high infection rates there, said Taweesin Wisanuyothin, a spokesman for the government's Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration.
Since the outbreak escalated in January, Thailand has reported a total of 2,907 cases and 51 deaths, while 2,547 patients have recovered and gone home.
BANGKOK - Thailand reported 53 new coronavirus cases and the death of a 48-year-old Thai man who was infected with the virus along with four other family members.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--UK to start trials on whether plasma could help COVID-19 patients

Up to 5,000 severely ill patients with COVID-19 could soon be treated each week with plasma as part of a @ @ @ @ @ virus , the health department said on Saturday .
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can @ @ @ @ @ are struggling to produce their own antibodies against the virus .
So-called convalescent plasma was @ @ @ @ @ during the 2002 to 2004 SARS outbreak , the health department said .
In parallel @ @ @ @ @ trial , the government is scaling up the national program for collecting plasma so the @ @ @ @ @ out if it is shown to be effective , the department said .
The collection @ @ @ @ @ up over April and May to deliver up to 10,000 units of plasma to the @ @ @ @ @ ) every week , enough to treat 5,000 COVID-19 patients per week .

Britain is to start trials to see whether plasma collected from donors who have recovered from COVID-19 could be an effective treatment for patients who are severely unwell with the disease.
Up to 5,000 severely ill patients with COVID-19 could soon be treated each week with plasma as part of a new approach to treating the virus, the health department said on Saturday.
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can be transfused to patients who are struggling to produce their own antibodies against the virus.
So-called convalescent plasma was used as an effective treatment during the 2002 to 2004 SARS outbreak, the health department said.
In parallel with the national randomized clinical trial, the government is scaling up the national program for collecting plasma so the treatment can be widely rolled out if it is shown to be effective, the department said.
The collection of plasma would be ramped up over April and May to deliver up to 10,000 units of plasma to the National Health Service (NHS) every week, enough to treat 5,000 COVID-19 patients per week.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Britain sends out mobile units to boost coronavirus testing

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Eight mobile coronavirus testing units staffed by the army are starting to travel around Britain, with dozens more to follow, to help the government approach its target of 100,000 tests a day for the new coronavirus.Health Secretary Matt Hancock has promised that number of daily tests by April 30, but by Friday only 28,760 had been achieved.Refitted vehicles will collect throat swabs, which will be sent to laboratories for processing, the Department of Health said in a statement on Sunday. A further 96 of the units will start operating during May.The units can be set up in under 20 minutes and will carry out tests on essential staff such as those who work in care homes, the police and prisons, and have found it difficult to travel to fixed, drive-through test centres. There are concerns that a lack of testing could slow Britain's gradual exit from lockdown and delay the revival of its economy, the world's fifth-largest.The mobile units carried out a trial run last week in Salisbury, Southport and Teesside. In Northern Ireland, the units will be staffed by contractors, not the army, the statement said.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Britain's PM Boris Johnson will be back at work on Monday, office says

Johnson , 55 , will take back control of a government under pressure from the economic fallout of shutdowns aimed @ @ @ @ @ the highly infectious virus , as well as a rising death toll .
As of @ @ @ @ @ more than 20,000 deaths from COVID-19 , the disease caused by the virus .
Criticism @ @ @ @ @ response to the pandemic , with limited testing and shortages of protective equipment for medical @ @ @ @ @ 's stand-in leader Dominic Raab has faced questions over how Britain will ease the lockdown @ @ @ @ @ of infections .
Britain 's interior minister urged Britons to stick to the lockdown rules @ @ @ @ @ many lawmakers want restrictions to be eased to bolster the economy , which budget forecasters @ @ @ @ @ its deepest recession in more than 300 years .
Johnson was taken to St Thomas @ @ @ @ @ suffering from COVID-19 symptoms on April 5 , and spent April 6-9 in intensive care @

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be back at work on Monday, a Downing Street spokeswoman confirmed on Saturday, after having recovered from a case of coronavirus that sent him to intensive care for three nights in early April.
Johnson, 55, will take back control of a government under pressure from the economic fallout of shutdowns aimed at curbing the spread of the highly infectious virus, as well as a rising death toll.
As of Saturday, Britain has recorded more than 20,000 deaths from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.
Criticism is growing over the government response to the pandemic, with limited testing and shortages of protective equipment for medical workers and carers.
Johnson's stand-in leader Dominic Raab has faced questions over how Britain will ease the lockdown without a deadly second wave of infections.
Britain's interior minister urged Britons to stick to the lockdown rules earlier on Saturday. But many lawmakers want restrictions to be eased to bolster the economy, which budget forecasters say could be heading into its deepest recession in more than 300 years.
Johnson was taken to St Thomas's Hospital in central London suffering from COVID-19 symptoms on April 5, and spent April 6-9 in intensive care.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--French PM to present plan to unwind coronavirus lockdown on Tuesday

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe will present the government's plan to unwind the country's coronavirus lockdown to parliament on Tuesday, followed by a debate and vote, his office said in a statement.The lockdown ordered by President Emmanuel Macron to slow the spread of the virus has been in place since March 17 and is due to be lifted on May 11.Macron is aiming to ease some of the lockdown measures then with schools reopening first, although the government has yet to finalize how it might work in practice.France has also offered retailers some relief by saying it wants them to reopen on May 11, though some curbs could remain in certain areas to delay a new wave of the coronavirus.The death toll in France from the coronavirus now stands at 22,614, the health ministry said on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Spain to allow outdoor exercise as kids prepare for taste of freedom

In a televised address Sanchez said Spaniards will be allowed out to exercise alone from May 2 if the coronavirus toll continues to fall .
People living together will be permitted to take short walks together .
He also laid out the government 's wider plan to loosen the lockdown at different speeds across different regions , depending on whether they meet with criteria established by the World Health Organization .
Sanchez said the plan , which the government has been preparing with experts for three weeks , will be rolled out through May and `` we will see what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will hold a virtual meeting with regional leaders on Sunday to discuss the plans , which the cabinet is set to approve on Tuesday .
`` We will not suddenly recover activity across all sectors , '' he said .
`` The deescalation has to be gradual and asymmetric ... We wo n't all advance at the same pace but we will follow the same rules .
`` Sanchez said the plan , which the government has been preparing with experts for three weeks , will be rolled out through May and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in June .
He said he will hold a virtual meeting with regional leaders on Sunday to discuss the plans , which the cabinet is set to approve on Tuesday .

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced an easing of lockdown restrictions on Saturday, as children prepared to go outside for the first time in six weeks and figures confirmed a daily coronavirus death toll running well below the peak seen early this month.
In a televised address Sanchez said Spaniards will be allowed out to exercise alone from May 2 if the coronavirus toll continues to fall. People living together will be permitted to take short walks together.
He also laid out the government's wider plan to loosen the lockdown at different speeds across different regions, depending on whether they meet with criteria established by the World Health Organization.
"We will not suddenly recover activity across all sectors," he said. "The deescalation has to be gradual and asymmetric... We won't all advance at the same pace but we will follow the same rules."
Sanchez said the plan, which the government has been preparing with experts for three weeks, will be rolled out through May and "we will see what happens" in June. He said he will hold a virtual meeting with regional leaders on Sunday to discuss the plans, which the cabinet is set to approve on Tuesday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--US CDC reports 895,766 coronavirus cases, 50,439 deaths

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) on Saturday reported 895,766 cases of new coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ from its previous count , and said that the number of deaths had risen by @ @ @ @ @ CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19 , caused @ @ @ @ @ as of 4 pm ET on April 24 , compared with its count a day @ @ @ @ @ do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states .

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday reported 895,766 cases of new coronavirus, an increase of 30,181 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 1,623 to 50,439.
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 April 24, compared with its count a day earlier.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--58-year-old man dies of coronavirus days after his wife

Zvi Porosh, a 58-year-old father of six, died of coronavirus, just days after his wife, Batya, 52, passed away, according to Ynet Porosh was brought to Sha'are Medical Center where he died on Friday. When MDA brought him to the hospital, Porosh was not showing any vital signs and was declared dead after doctors tried several times to revive him.One of the Porosh's sons is currently hospitalized for coronavirus, Ynet reported.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--France's coronavirus death toll rises by 369 to 22,614

The death toll in France from the coronavirus has risen by 369 to stand at 22,614 , the health ministry @ @ @ @

The death toll in France from the coronavirus has risen by 369 to stand at 22,614, the health ministry said on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Turkey's coronavirus death toll rises to 2,706, with 2,861 new cases

ISTANBUL - Turkey recorded 2,861 coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, and 106 more people died, taking the death toll to 2,706, Health Ministry data showed on Saturday.The total number of cases stood at 107,773, the highest total in any country outside western Europe or the United States.A total of 25,582 people have so far recovered from the new coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease COVID-19. The number of tests carried out in the past 24 hours was 38,308.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Italy's daily coronavirus death toll lowest since March 17

Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 415 on Saturday , the smallest daily tally since March 17 @ @ @ @ @ said .
The number of new infections was also the lowest in five days at @ @ @ @ @ .
Saturday 's death toll was slightly down from 420 on Friday .
The total @ @ @ @ @ came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 26,384 , the agency said , @ @ @ @ @ world after that of the United States .
The number of confirmed cases was 195,351 @ @ @ @ @ tally behind those of the United States and Spain .
People registered as currently carrying @ @ @ @ @ from 106,527 on Friday , a sixth consecutive daily decline .
There were 2,102 people @ @ @ @ @ against 2,173 on Friday , maintaining a long-running decline .
Of those originally infected , @ @ @ @ @ 60,498 a day earlier .
The agency said 1.187 million people had been tested for @ @ @ @ @ the day before , out of a population of around 60 million .

Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 415 on Saturday, the smallest daily tally since March 17, the Civil Protection Agency said.
The number of new infections was also the lowest in five days at 2,357 from 3,021 on Friday.
Saturday's death toll was slightly down from 420 on Friday.
The total of fatalities since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 26,384, the agency said, the second highest in the world after that of the United States.
The number of confirmed cases was 195,351, the third highest global tally behind those of the United States and Spain.
People registered as currently carrying the illness fell to 105,847 from 106,527 on Friday, a sixth consecutive daily decline.
There were 2,102 people in intensive care on Saturday against 2,173 on Friday, maintaining a long-running decline. Of those originally infected, 63,120 were declared recovered against 60,498 a day earlier.
The agency said 1.187 million people had been tested for the virus against 1.148 million the day before, out of a population of around 60 million.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Cuomo: New York to expand coronavirus testing at pharmacies

New York will on Saturday begin conducting antibody tests for workers at four hospitals hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic and will allow local pharmacies to begin collecting samples for diagnostic tests , Governor Andrew Cuomo said .
The move is part of a broader attempt by Cuomo to get a better grip on how widely the virus has spread across his state now that its 300 laboratories have ramped up capacity , with the aim of doubling output to 40,000 tests per day .
The renewed focus on testing comes as the crisis appears to be subsiding in New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the disease caused by the virus , falling to their lowest in three weeks , Cuomo told a daily briefing on Saturday .
`` Twenty one days of hell , and now we are back to where we were 21 days ago , '' Governor Andrew Cuomo said .
`` Testing is what we are compulsively or obsessively focused on now . ''
Cuomo said antibody testing of workers at four downstate hospitals would begin on Saturday , including at Elmhurst Hospital , where at least 13 patients died from COVID-19 in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development that brought the depth of the crisis into focus for many Americans .
Earlier this week Cuomo disclosed initial results from a survey of 3,000 people across New York showing that 13.9 percent had tested positive for antibodies , suggesting the virus may have spread more widely than previously thought .
At the same time , Cuomo said he would issue an executive order allowing thousands of independent pharmacists to collect samples for diagnostic tests , expanding collection beyond the national pharmacy chains already providing that service .
He said New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as capacity to process tests increased .
`` The more testing we have the more we will open eligibility .
Hopefully one day we get to the point where anybody who wants a test can walk in and get a test .
That was the dream . ''
While hospitalizations continued their downward trend , the number of deaths increased by 437 on Friday , up from 422 a day earlier and the first tick higher in four days , Cuomo said .
Noting that the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic , which killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two years , Cuomo called on New Yorkers to remain vigilant with social distancing and to view their hardships in the context of the greater good .
`` We are called upon to deal with this crisis .
We are in day 56 , '' Cuomo said , arguing that New York staved off 100,000 serious infections by shutting down businesses and staying at home .
`` I believe everything we did was worth it . ''

New York will on Saturday begin conducting antibody tests for workers at four hospitals hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic and will allow local pharmacies to begin collecting samples for diagnostic tests, Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
The move is part of a broader attempt by Cuomo to get a better grip on how widely the virus has spread across his state now that its 300 laboratories have ramped up capacity, with the aim of doubling output to 40,000 tests per day.
The renewed focus on testing comes as the crisis appears to be subsiding in New York, with hospitalizations for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, falling to their lowest in three weeks, Cuomo told a daily briefing on Saturday.
"Twenty one days of hell, and now we are back to where we were 21 days ago," Governor Andrew Cuomo said. "Testing is what we are compulsively or obsessively focused on now."
Cuomo said antibody testing of workers at four downstate hospitals would begin on Saturday, including at Elmhurst Hospital, where at least 13 patients died from COVID-19 in a 24-hour span late last month in a development that brought the depth of the crisis into focus for many Americans.
It is one piece of a broader roll-out of antibody testing of nurses, police officers, firefighters, bus drivers, grocery store clerks and other essential workers who Cuomo said had been "carrying the load" of keeping people fed and safe.
Cuomo said it was important to test these "public-facing" groups of workers for both their own safety and also to protect the public as New York , in coordination with neighboring states, begins to look at when and how to reopen its economy.
Earlier this week Cuomo disclosed initial results from a survey of 3,000 people across New York showing that 13.9 percent had tested positive for antibodies, suggesting the virus may have spread more widely than previously thought.
At the same time, Cuomo said he would issue an executive order allowing thousands of independent pharmacists to collect samples for diagnostic tests, expanding collection beyond the national pharmacy chains already providing that service.
He said New York would look to expand the testing universe as capacity to process tests increased.
"The more testing we have the more we will open eligibility. Hopefully one day we get to the point where anybody who wants a test can walk in and get a test. That was the dream."
While hospitalizations continued their downward trend, the number of deaths increased by 437 on Friday, up from 422 a day earlier and the first tick higher in four days, Cuomo said.
Noting that the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, which killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, lasted two years, Cuomo called on New Yorkers to remain vigilant with social distancing and to view their hardships in the context of the greater good.
"We are called upon to deal with this crisis. We are in day 56," Cuomo said, arguing that New York staved off 100,000 serious infections by shutting down businesses and staying at home. "I believe everything we did was worth it."


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--20-year-old severely injured in four wheeler accident

A 20-year-old was severely injured after he lost control on a four wheeler and crashed into a tree in the Beit Keshet forest near Nof Galil. He was later hospitalized in the Rambam Hospital near Haifa.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Tel Aviv apartment building catches fire

An apartment on the top floor of a 13-story building in Tel Aviv caught fire on Saturday. Four fire engine teams arrived to put out the fire after receiving multiple reports of smoke.Upon arriving, the emergency teams located the room engulfed in flames, the teams are currently working on putting out the fire and preventing it from further spreading.The flames on the top floor can be seen from afar.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--UK coronavirus death toll in hospital rises to 20,319

The death toll from the new coronavirus in hospitals across the United Kingdom has risen to 20,319 , an increase @ @ @ @ @ , the latest data from the health ministry showed on Saturday .
The deaths figures @ @ @ @ @ ( 1600 GMT ) on Friday .

The death toll from the new coronavirus in hospitals across the United Kingdom has risen to 20,319, an increase of 813 in 24 hours, the latest data from the health ministry showed on Saturday.
The deaths figures are as of 5 p.m. (1600 GMT) on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Cuomo: Coronavirus came to New York from Europe not China

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday that strains of the novel coronavirus that first infected his state 's @ @ @ @ @ not China , and that the ban on travelers from China came too late to @ @ @ @ @ We closed the front door with the China travel ban , which was right , @ @ @ @ @ door open , '' Cuomo told a daily briefing .

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday that strains of the novel coronavirus that first infected his state's residents came from Europe, not China, and that the ban on travelers from China came too late to halt its spread.
"We closed the front door with the China travel ban, which was right, but we left the back door open," Cuomo told a daily briefing.


jerusalempost--2020-04-25--Dutch coronavirus cases rise above 37,000, with 120 new deaths

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands rose by 655 to 37,190 , health authorities said on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ .
The country 's death toll stands at 4,409 , the Netherlands Institute for Public @ @ @ @ @ in its daily update .
The actual numbers are likely higher , as not all @ @ @ @ @ the RIVM said .

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands rose by 655 to 37,190, health authorities said on Saturday, with 120 new deaths.
The country's death toll stands at 4,409, the Netherlands Institute for Public Health (RIVM) said in its daily update. The actual numbers are likely higher, as not all suspected cases are tested, the RIVM said.


jerusalempost--2020-04-26--Reuven Rivlin sends best wishes to Druze community on Nabi Shuaib holiday

Best wishes to the Druze community celebrating Nabi Shuaib .
Ours is truly a profound bond of life .
May @ @ @ @ @ الدروز بأطيب الأمنيات بمناسبة زيارة مقام النبي شعيب عليه السلام.إن العهد الذي بيننا هو عهد @ @ @ @ @ لسنوات عديدة .
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President Reuven Rivlin sent his best wishes to the Druze community in light of it being a Druze holiday on Sunday, Nabi Shuaib.
Best wishes to the Druze community celebrating Nabi Shuaib. Ours is truly a profound bond of life. May it continue and flourish.نتقدم لإخوتنا الدروز بأطيب الأمنيات بمناسبة زيارة مقام النبي شعيب عليه السلام.إن العهد الذي بيننا هو عهد حياة أصيل، وسيظل ينمو ويزدهر لسنوات عديدة. pic.twitter.com/6x69XaLaf0 — Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi) April 26, 2020
"Ours is truly a profound bond of life," he wrote on his Twitter page. "May it continue and flourish."


jerusalempost--2020-04-26--Controversial Labor vote under way

Controversial Labor vote under way

Labor leader Amir Peretz and MK Itzik Shmuli will soon be ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, after the Labor activists who voted online at Sunday's overwhelmingly approved their request to enter the coalition.Among the 3,840 Labor activists eligible to cast ballots, more than 90 percent voted. Peretz's proposal passed by a vote of 2,248 to 1,219.The vote was a blow to Labor MK Merav Michaeli, who opposed entering the government and tried unsuccessfully to postpone the vote. She protested that the vote asks activists whether they are in favor of an agreement Peretz reached with Blue and White and not about entering a government that will initially be led by Netanyahu.She intends to remain in Labor despite the vote and not to join an opposition party like Yesh Atid or Meretz.Yesh Atid MKs took turns blasting Blue and White on Sunday at a meeting of the special committee formed to legislate the bills required to form a government. Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid complained to the committee that senior Likud figures did not come to the meeting and instead inexperienced Blue and White MKs were "sent as cannon fodder."Hours later, at an online press conference, Lapid said his former political partner, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz, is unfit to be prime minister and Gantz's party was unfit to lead."Blue and White has fled like fire from every key post that deals with the coronavirus, including the Health and Finance ministries and the Knesset Finance Committee, Lapid charged at the press conference.Lapid said that from now on, Yesh Atid would only make political bonds with other parties if he would lead the list. He vowed to build a political camp under his leadership that will win the next election."We will continue to go with our values and build a camp of people who think principles must be maintained and promises must be kept, even when it is inconvenient," Lapid said. "We will go from town to town and tell people that politics can be different."Lapid warned that Israel would be harmed diplomatically and economically if it annexes West Bank territory, especially if Democratic candidate Joe Biden becomes US president, backed by Congress controlled by the Democrats.


jerusalempost--2020-04-26--Yoaz Hendel: I compromised over a prime minister with an indictment

Yoaz Hendel told Ynet News on Sunday morning that he did not become a supporter of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but rather that he compromised over a prime minister with an indictment.This is referring to the fact that he and Tzvi Hauser left Telem, which stayed united with Yesh Atid in the opposition.


jerusalempost--2020-04-26--Iran reports 60 new coronavirus deaths, bringing toll to 5,710

The total number of diagnosed cases of the new coronavirus in Iran has reached 90,481 , he said in a @ @ @ @ @

The total number of diagnosed cases of the new coronavirus in Iran has reached 90,481, he said in a statement on state TV.
The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak in Iran rose by 60 in the past 24 hours to 5,710, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said on Sunday.


jerusalempost--2020-04-26--El Al offers one-off flights to Paris and London, and from Miami

Tickets for the flights are currently on sale to Israeli passport holders alone .
According to Health Ministry restrictions , @ @ @ @ @ permitted to citizen or residents , with all arrivals required to isolate for two weeks @ @ @ @ @ .

Tickets for the flights are currently on sale to Israeli passport holders alone. According to Health Ministry restrictions, entry into Israel is only permitted to citizen or residents, with all arrivals required to isolate for two weeks in a dedicated quarantine hotel.
Israeli airline El Al will offer a series of one-off "special" return flights to Paris and London, and a one-way flight from Miami to Tel Aviv, on Thursday.