jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Gantz discusses strategic issues with Russian defense minister

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz spoke on Friday morning with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.The conversation was focused on the current strategic issues pertaining to the situation in the Middle East and the importance of maintaining regional stability.Gantz has expressed his appreciation for Russia's understanding of Israel's regional interests while stressing the fact that Israel remains resolute in its intention to counter the ongoing Iranian entrenchment efforts in Syria as well as Iran's nuclear aspirations.Gantz further added that he expects the bilateral dialogue between the two nations to continue.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Turkey's Erdogan: Egypt's actions in Libya are illegal

Erdogan was responding to a question about Egypt 's possible intervention in Libya 's conflict , where Ankara has helped @ @ @ @ @ 's Libyan National Army ( LNA ) to abandon an offensive on Tripoli .

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan denounced Egypt and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for supporting forces based in eastern Libya, after Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Libyan tribesmen who called for Cairo to intervene in the civil war.
Turkey has been providing military aid to the Tripoli-based government in the Libya conflict, while Egypt, the UAE and Russia have backed its foes in a rival administration based in the east.
Recent weeks have seen dramatic military advances by the government, which drove back forces of the eastern commander Khalifa Haftar who had launched an assault on the capital last year.
Eastern-based lawmakers called this week for Egypt to intervene in the conflict. Sisi met Libyan tribesmen on Thursday and said Egypt would not stand idle in the face of a direct threat to Egyptian and Libyan security.
Asked about the possibility of Egyptian intervention , Erdogan said Turkey would maintain its support for the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA).
"Steps taken by Egypt here, especially their siding with the putschist Haftar, show they are in an illegal process," he said. He also described the approach of the United Arab Emirates as "piratical".
Sisi said last month that Egypt's army might enter Libya if the Tripoli government and its Turkish allies renewed an assault on the central Sirte-Jufrah frontline, seen as the gateway to Libya's main oil export terminals, now held by Haftar's allies.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Russia expects to make coronavirus vaccine being developed in UK

Britain 's National Cyber Security Centre said on Thursday that hackers backed by the Russian state were trying to steal @ @ @ @ @ from academic and pharmaceutical institutions around the world , allegations the Kremlin denied .
Kirill @ @ @ @ @ Russian Direct Investment Fund , said in an interview on Friday that the allegations were @ @ @ @ @ not need to steal secrets as it already had a deal with AstraZeneca to manufacture @ @ @ @ @ .
He said the deal could be announced later on Friday .

Russia expects a deal with AstraZeneca for it to manufacture a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the pharmaceuticals giant and Oxford University to go ahead despite allegations it has been trying to steal vaccine data, its wealth fund head said.
Britain's National Cyber Security Centre said on Thursday that hackers backed by the Russian state were trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine and treatment research from academic and pharmaceutical institutions around the world, allegations the Kremlin denied.
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said in an interview on Friday that the allegations were false and that Moscow did not need to steal secrets as it already had a deal with AstraZeneca to manufacture the British vaccine in Russia.
He said the deal could be announced later on Friday.
"There's nothing that needs to be stolen," he told Reuters. "It's all going to be given to Russia."


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Coronavirus: 1,819 new cases in past 24 hours, 213 in serious condition

Ministers met until late Thursday night considering how and when to impose a lockdown due to an increasing surge in coronavirus cases throughout the entire country .
The meeting stretched on due to infighting in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’ s cabinet over whether to close summer camps and other remaining educational institutions .
Education Minister Yoav Gallant strongly opposed closing schools because of the heavy toll it will take on the economy .
Out of 700,000 students , 895 have coronavirus , the Education Ministry reported – a tenth of a percent .
Gallant charged that the Health Ministry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ intuitive choices without the facts .
I am opposed to closing the camps .
If we do that , give parents at least a week to prepare.
” The Finance Ministry said that every day in which the camps are closed stands to cost the country NIS 300 million .
Netanyahu told the cabinet : “ We are making every effort to prevent a full lockdown .
We are working according to the pace of the coronavirus , and we don ’ t have a lot of choices .
This is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a situation that allows us to take steps for a few days and hope it will turn out alright .
The disease is changing quickly and we need to change along with it.
” The prime minister warned that “ the alternative steps are harsher and we are trying to avoid them .
Ultimately , there may be no choice but to take them .
However , at the moment , we are trying to make rapid decisions that we can agree on.
” In the end , the government agreed on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gyms and studios used for sports or dance activities ( except for use by competitive athletes ) - closed Hotel restaurants will be able to continue operating at 35 % capacity .
Weekend restrictions ( Fridays from 5 p.m. until Sundays at 5 a.m. ) : > Beaches will be closed ( except this weekend , when they will remain open ) > Stores , malls , retail markets , hairdressers , beauty salons , libraries , zoos , museums , pools and other tourist attractions will be closed Grocery stores , pharmacies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain open , as will optical stores and computer and communications repair shops .
Also , hotel pools that are accessible to guests only can operate .
The following activities will also be impacted : > Gatherings - up to 10 people in closed spaces , 20 in open spaces ( beginning Friday at 5 p.m. ) > Government offices - 50 % of staff will work outside the office or be put on leave Decisions about camps and other educational programs will be determined in the coming days by the prime minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the finance , health and education ministers .
Many medical leaders and politicians alike had negative reactions to this plan , among them the Israeli Association of Public Health Physicians , which said the decision was “ devoid of epidemiological logic.
” Netanyahu wanted to see the lockdown go into effect already this Friday .
However , doing so would not be feasible , both because Blue and White said it would not vote in favor of such a move and because it requires legislation that could not be prepared in time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that to date he has not been consulted about the legality of the government announcing a second national lockdown .
He was expected to present his position to the cabinet Thursday evening after learning about the initiative through the media .
The goal of the new restrictions is to reduce the number of new daily patients to 400 by August 31 , National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat said , with the idea that the situation would be assessed again at the end of the summer .
Currently , the average number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Health Ministry said on Friday that 1,819 people were diagnosed with the virus on Thursday – one of the highest number of new diagnoses to date .
Out of 29,504 tests , the infection rate holds at 6.2 % .
There are nearly 26,000 people who actively have the virus , among them 213 who are in serious condition .
Some 387 people have died .
Earlier in the day at the coronavirus cabinet meeting , Interior Minister Arye Deri warned the group that steps needed to be taken immediately to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of thousands of people could be sick with the flu .
“ Everyone who has the flu will think he has the coronavirus and will run to the hospital , ” Deri reportedly said at the meeting .
“ The hospitals are likely to crack down .
We got through the first wave with awesome success , but we lost it all at the beginning of the second wave .
When we had 100 newly diagnosed people per day , we needed to prepare better to test , isolate and cut off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out at the cabinet ’ s decision to impose such a lockdown as early as Friday , tweeting that the government is “ disconnected , irrational and destructive.
” Coalition member MK Gideon Sa ’ ar ( Likud ) , who has a historical rivalry with the prime minister , also took to Twitter .
He said the move will “ exacerbate the damage to the economy ” and “ will not achieve its desired purpose.
” Also , on Thursday , High Court of Justice President Esther Hayut sent a letter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rally them despite setbacks from the second wave .
Hayut said one judge and nine other judicial branch employees are infected and that 24 judges and 192 branch staff are in quarantine .
She said the judiciary was doing its best to learn lessons to bring infection rates down but gave the impression that the courts will remain open .
She also slammed the recent failed attempt in the Knesset to launch a state commission of inquiry regarding judicial conflicts of interest as having ulterior motives , framing it as “ another wave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is having to cope .
At the same time , the Defense Ministry announced it is working to expand its agreement with MyHeritage to conduct 30,000 coronavirus tests per day , up from 10,000 .
At the same time , the ministry said it ’ s aiming to shorten response times by expanding automation processes and connecting the laboratory directly to healthcare providers .
The ministry ’ s Directorate of Production and Procurement said it hopes to sign an agreement with My Heritage in the coming days , the ministry said .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is working to assist the Health Ministry and healthcare providers in purchasing and bringing testing equipment to Israel .
It also announced that it rolled out a financial and hasbara ( public diplomacy ) support plan for the haredi ( ultra-Orthodox ) community of Kiryat Ye ’ arim , which has a high level of infection .
A poll by Channel 12 found that a high percentage of the public would prefer the coronavirus crisis be moved to the authority of the defense establishment .

Ministers met until late Thursday night considering how and when to impose a lockdown due to an increasing surge in coronavirus cases throughout the entire country.
The meeting stretched on due to infighting in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet over whether to close summer camps and other remaining educational institutions.
Education Minister Yoav Gallant strongly opposed closing schools because of the heavy toll it will take on the economy.
Out of 700,000 students, 895 have coronavirus, the Education Ministry reported – a tenth of a percent.
Gallant charged that the Health Ministry does not make data-driven decisions but rather “intuitive choices without the facts. I am opposed to closing the camps. If we do that, give parents at least a week to prepare.”
The Finance Ministry said that every day in which the camps are closed stands to cost the country NIS 300 million.
Netanyahu told the cabinet: “We are making every effort to prevent a full lockdown. We are working according to the pace of the coronavirus, and we don’t have a lot of choices. This is not a normal situation. This is not a situation that allows us to take steps for a few days and hope it will turn out alright. The disease is changing quickly and we need to change along with it.”
The prime minister warned that “the alternative steps are harsher and we are trying to avoid them. Ultimately, there may be no choice but to take them. However, at the moment, we are trying to make rapid decisions that we can agree on.”
In the end, the government agreed on a long list of new directives:
Beginning Friday at 5 p.m. > Gyms and studios used for sports or dance activities (except for use by competitive athletes) - closed > Restaurants - takeaway and delivery > Workplace cafeterias - pickup only Hotel restaurants will be able to continue operating at 35% capacity. Weekend restrictions (Fridays from 5 p.m. until Sundays at 5 a.m.): > Beaches will be closed (except this weekend, when they will remain open) > Stores, malls, retail markets, hairdressers, beauty salons, libraries, zoos, museums, pools and other tourist attractions will be closed Grocery stores, pharmacies and those that sell essential items will remain open, as will optical stores and computer and communications repair shops. Also, hotel pools that are accessible to guests only can operate. The following activities will also be impacted: > Gatherings - up to 10 people in closed spaces, 20 in open spaces (beginning Friday at 5 p.m.) > Public reception at government offices - reduced as relevant > Government offices - 50% of staff will work outside the office or be put on leave Decisions about camps and other educational programs will be determined in the coming days by the prime minister and alternate prime minister, in consultation with the finance, health and education ministers. Many medical leaders and politicians alike had negative reactions to this plan, among them the Israeli Association of Public Health Physicians, which said the decision was “devoid of epidemiological logic.”
Netanyahu wanted to see the lockdown go into effect already this Friday. However, doing so would not be feasible, both because Blue and White said it would not vote in favor of such a move and because it requires legislation that could not be prepared in time.
Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit said Thursday afternoon that to date he has not been consulted about the legality of the government announcing a second national lockdown. He was expected to present his position to the cabinet Thursday evening after learning about the initiative through the media.
The goal of the new restrictions is to reduce the number of new daily patients to 400 by August 31, National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat said, with the idea that the situation would be assessed again at the end of the summer.
Currently, the average number of daily patients is much higher than that. Currently, the average number of daily patients is much higher than that.
The Health Ministry said on Friday that 1,819 people were diagnosed with the virus on Thursday – one of the highest number of new diagnoses to date. Out of 29,504 tests, the infection rate holds at 6.2%.
There are nearly 26,000 people who actively have the virus, among them 213 who are in serious condition. Some 387 people have died.
Earlier in the day at the coronavirus cabinet meeting, Interior Minister Arye Deri warned the group that steps needed to be taken immediately to prepare for the winter, when tens of thousands of people could be sick with the flu.
“Everyone who has the flu will think he has the coronavirus and will run to the hospital,” Deri reportedly said at the meeting. “The hospitals are likely to crack down. We got through the first wave with awesome success, but we lost it all at the beginning of the second wave. When we had 100 newly diagnosed people per day, we needed to prepare better to test, isolate and cut off the infection chains.”
MK Naftali Bennett lashed out at the cabinet’s decision to impose such a lockdown as early as Friday, tweeting that the government is “disconnected, irrational and destructive.”
Coalition member MK Gideon Sa’ar (Likud), who has a historical rivalry with the prime minister, also took to Twitter. He said the move will “exacerbate the damage to the economy” and “will not achieve its desired purpose.”
Also, on Thursday, High Court of Justice President Esther Hayut sent a letter to the entire judicial branch to try to rally them despite setbacks from the second wave.
Hayut said one judge and nine other judicial branch employees are infected and that 24 judges and 192 branch staff are in quarantine.
She said the judiciary was doing its best to learn lessons to bring infection rates down but gave the impression that the courts will remain open.
She also slammed the recent failed attempt in the Knesset to launch a state commission of inquiry regarding judicial conflicts of interest as having ulterior motives, framing it as “another wave” of problems with which the judiciary is having to cope.
At the same time, the Defense Ministry announced it is working to expand its agreement with MyHeritage to conduct 30,000 coronavirus tests per day, up from 10,000. At the same time, the ministry said it’s aiming to shorten response times by expanding automation processes and connecting the laboratory directly to healthcare providers.
The ministry’s Directorate of Production and Procurement said it hopes to sign an agreement with My Heritage in the coming days, the ministry said.
At the same time, the Defense Ministry is working to assist the Health Ministry and healthcare providers in purchasing and bringing testing equipment to Israel. It also announced that it rolled out a financial and hasbara (public diplomacy) support plan for the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community of Kiryat Ye’arim, which has a high level of infection.
A poll by Channel 12 found that a high percentage of the public would prefer the coronavirus crisis be moved to the authority of the defense establishment.
Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--China: US travel ban for Chinese Communist Party members would be absurd

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Beijing said on Friday any travel ban imposed by the United States against members of China's ruling Communist Party would be absurd and said such a move would amount to Washington standing in opposition to the entire population of China.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters during a daily briefing that no country or individual could stop China from its path.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Coronavirus: Russia's death toll passes 12,000

The country 's coronavirus crisis response center registered 6,406 new cases , bringing its nationwide tally of infections to 759,203 @ @ @ @ @ highest caseload .

Russia's death toll from the novel coronavirus passed 12,000 on Friday, as the country reported 186 new deaths in the past 24 hours.
The country's coronavirus crisis response center registered 6,406 new cases, bringing its nationwide tally of infections to 759,203, the world's fourth highest caseload.
The death toll now stands at 12,123. Russia says 539,373 people have recovered.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Public health expert: Gov't directives lack epidemiological logic

The government's new set of coronavirus restrictions are "devoid of epidemiological logic," said Prof. Hagai Levine, chairman of the Israeli Association of Public Health Physicians, in an interview with KAN news on Friday.The professor was reiterating statements made the day before, ahead of a late-night ministerial committee meeting that approved a new set of directives to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.Specifically, Levine said that the decision to close down beaches lacked basis, as the risk of catching coronavirus in open spaces is much lower than in closed spaces.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Iran will 'show it has upper hand' if Israel continues Syria bombings

Iran threatened military action against Israel if the state continues its alleged bombing campaign in Syria , Kan reported early @ @ @ @ @ Israeli actors continue lying in regard to the bombing and murder of Iranian military advisors @ @ @ @ @ show Israel that we have the upper hand , '' the Islamic Republic 's Armed @ @ @ @

Iran threatened military action against Israel if the state continues its alleged bombing campaign in Syria, Kan reported early Friday morning.
"If Israeli actors continue lying in regard to the bombing and murder of Iranian military advisors in Syria, we will show Israel that we have the upper hand," the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces reportedly said.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--British Airways retires entire fleet of Boeing's jumbo jets

British Airways, the world's largest operator of Boeing 747, said late Thursday it would retire its entire jumbo jet fleet with immediate effect due to the downturn in travel industry caused by the coronavirus lockdown.Global curbs imposed to stem the spread of the virus led to a turbulence in air travel, placing the future of many airline companies in doubt. "It is unlikely our magnificent 'queen of the skies' will ever operate commercial services for British Airways again," the company said in a statement.BA, which is owned by International Consolidated Airlines Group, added that it will operate more flights on modern, fuel-efficient aircraft such as its new A350s and 787s and expects such aircraft to help in achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.A wave of restructuring triggered by the virus outbreak is hitting airlines and industrial firms across the world.The Sun reported last month that BA had reached an agreement with its pilots to sack 350 and another 300 in 'pool' for rehiring when needed. The majority of pilots being 'pooled' were expected to be the jumbo jet first officers, according to the report.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Mexico reports 7,257 new cases of coronavirus, 736 more deaths

Mexico's Health Ministry on Friday reported 7,257 new confirmed coronavirus infections and 736 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 331,298 cases and 38,310 deaths.The government has said the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Trump says he will not consider a national mask mandate

Asked in an interview on Fox News to be broadcast on Sunday if he would consider a mandate , Trump @ @ @ @ @ I want people to have a certain freedom , and I don ’ t believe @ @ @ @

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not consider a national mandate requiring people to wear masks to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Asked in an interview on Fox News to be broadcast on Sunday if he would consider a mandate, Trump said: "No, I want people to have a certain freedom, and I don’t believe in that."


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Egypt reports lowest daily coronavirus figure since late May

In total , 86,474 COVID-19 cases have been reported and 4,188 deaths , including 68 on Friday , the ministry @ @ @ @ @ Egypt reopened resorts to foreign tourists on July 1 after tourism came to a halt @ @ @ @ @ curb the coronavirus outbreak .
But Egypt has not made it yet to a `` @ @ @ @ @ for resumption of non-essential travel to the European Union , which is reviewed every two @ @

Egypt reported 703 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the health ministry said, the lowest figure since late May.
In total, 86,474 COVID-19 cases have been reported and 4,188 deaths, including 68 on Friday, the ministry said in a statement.
Egypt reopened resorts to foreign tourists on July 1 after tourism came to a halt in March under measures to curb the coronavirus outbreak. But Egypt has not made it yet to a "safe list" of countries for resumption of non-essential travel to the European Union, which is reviewed every two weeks.
Tourism accounts for 5% of Egypt’s economic output, according to the government. Analysts put the figure as much as 15% if jobs indirectly related to the sector are included.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--US passenger flights to India can resume July 23 - US Transportation Dept

In June , the department had accused the Indian government of engaging in `` unfair and discriminatory practices '' on @ @ @ @ @ and from India and had issued an order requiring Indian air carriers to apply for @ @ @ @ @ flights .

The U.S. Transportation Department said on Friday the government of India has agreed to allow U.S. air carriers to resume passenger services in the U.S.-India market starting July 23.
In June, the department had accused the Indian government of engaging in "unfair and discriminatory practices" on charter air transportation services to and from India and had issued an order requiring Indian air carriers to apply for authorization prior to conducting charter flights.
The Transportation Department said it was withdrawing the order and said it had also approved an Air India application for passenger charter flights between the United States and India.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Brazil reports 34,000 new cases of coronavirus, 1,163 deaths

Total cases in Brazil , the world 's second most affected country after the United States , have now risen @ @ @ @ @ 76,688 .

Brazil registered 34,177 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 1,163 new deaths on Friday, the health ministry said.
Total cases in Brazil, the world's second most affected country after the United States, have now risen to 2,046,328 while deaths totaled 76,688.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--US government executes third prisoner after 17-year hiatus

Dustin Lee Honken , 52 , was a dealer in illegal methamphetamine when he and his girlfriend murdered five people @ @ @ @ @ including two girls aged 10 and 6 .
He was convicted in 2004 .
Honken @ @ @ @ @ p.m. EDT at the Justice Department 's execution chamber at the federal prison in Terre @ @ @ @ @ media witness said .

The U.S. Department of Justice executed a convicted murderer on Friday in the third federal execution within a week after a 17-year hiatus, according to a reporter serving as a media witness.
Dustin Lee Honken, 52, was a dealer in illegal methamphetamine when he and his girlfriend murdered five people in Iowa in 1993, including two girls aged 10 and 6. He was convicted in 2004.
Honken was pronounced dead at 4:36 p.m. EDT at the Justice Department's execution chamber at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana, the media witness said.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases

The biggest increases were from the United States , Brazil , India and South Africa , according to a daily @ @ @ @ @ record for new cases was 230,370 on July 12 .
Deaths have held steady and @ @ @ @ @ day in July .

The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Friday, with the total rising by 237,743 in 24 hours.
The biggest increases were from the United States, Brazil, India and South Africa, according to a daily report. The previous WHO record for new cases was 230,370 on July 12. Deaths have held steady and averaged less than 5,000 a day in July.
Total global coronavirus cases were approaching 14 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed more than 590,000 people in seven months.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Government will not discuss grant program in upcoming meeting - report

The grant for every citizen program, which intends to distribute financial grants to each citizen, will seemingly not be discussed at the upcoming cabinet meeting on Sunday, according to KAN News, despite it only being announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Israel Katz.The Israeli news agency reported that the original grant plan would only be granted to the bottom seven percentile, but they decided to distribute it to all citizens so as to shorten the bureaucratic procedure.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Two Kinerret beaches close amid overcrowding

Two Kinerret beaches were shut down after too many people came to the shores, the Kinneret Cities Association announced on Friday evening.Closures due to overcrowding attempt to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Tel Aviv Magistrate Court judge tests positive for coronavirus

Tel Aviv Magistrate Court Judge Yehuda Hecker tested positive for coronavirus on Friday.The judge was last in court on Wednesay. Two employees were sent into quarantine after coming into contact with him.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--WHO preparing full mission to China to study virus origins

The World Health Organization is forming a team of international experts to go to China to study the origins of @ @ @ @ @ it will not be in place before the end of July , the head of @ @ @ @ @ said on Friday .

The World Health Organization is forming a team of international experts to go to China to study the origins of the novel coronavirus, but it will not be in place before the end of July, the head of the WHO's emergencies program said on Friday.
A two-person WHO advance team has been in China for a week preparing for the visit of the larger team. WHO emergencies program chief Mike Ryan said the health body was "very pleased" with the collaboration from Chinese officials so far, but setting up and deploying the larger team would take time.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Over 100 IDF soldiers test positive for coronavirus in the past day

Over 100 IDF soldiers tested positive for coronavirus in one day alone, according to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit on Friday evening.As of Friday, 786 soldiers altogether had tested positive for the novel COVID-19 in contrast to the previous day's 663. That is a 123-patient rise in one day alone.A total of 10,615 soliers are currently in quarantine.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Czechs tighten coronavirus curbs in northeast after infections spike

The Czech Republic has suffered just 355 COVID-19 deaths , far fewer than in Western neighbors , but infections have resurged in the past three weeks , mostly concentrated in the industrial Moravia-Silesia region bordering Poland and Slovakia .
The area , which includes the city of Ostrava , is home to around 11 percent of the country 's 10.7 million population .
Since lifting a strict nationwide lockdown imposed in March , the authorities have pledged to avoid future countrywide measures and instead respond to local outbreaks regionally .
The central European country has seen more than 100 new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 days , with a large portion from the northeast following an outbreak in the state-owned OKD coal mines .
Health Minister Adam Vojtech told a televised news briefing that the OKD outbreak was under control but new hotspots of infections appeared in several companies and among cross-border commuters , and hospitals were reporting more patient admissions .
`` We have signals that ... there are new cases of quite serious cases of patients diagnosed 7-10 days ago , '' Vojtech said .
`` Better be more careful now than try catch a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new measures , public events attended by over 100 people were banned in the region , and cross-border workers have to present a negative swab test for the novel coronavirus every two weeks .
Visitors to hospitals and social care homes will have to wear respirators .
Face masks will be compulsory indoors and on public transport , and bars and restaurants must close between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m .
The country had reported 13,612 total infections as of Thursday , with active cases creeping up to 4,617 , near the high @ @ @ @ @ @

The Czech Republic has suffered just 355 COVID-19 deaths, far fewer than in Western neighbors, but infections have resurged in the past three weeks, mostly concentrated in the industrial Moravia-Silesia region bordering Poland and Slovakia.
The area, which includes the city of Ostrava, is home to around 11 percent of the country's 10.7 million population.
Since lifting a strict nationwide lockdown imposed in March, the authorities have pledged to avoid future countrywide measures and instead respond to local outbreaks regionally.
The central European country has seen more than 100 new cases in seven out of the past 10 days, with a large portion from the northeast following an outbreak in the state-owned OKD coal mines.
Health Minister Adam Vojtech told a televised news briefing that the OKD outbreak was under control but new hotspots of infections appeared in several companies and among cross-border commuters, and hospitals were reporting more patient admissions.
"We have signals that...there are new cases of quite serious cases of patients diagnosed 7-10 days ago," Vojtech said. "Better be more careful now than try catch a speeding train later."
Under the new measures, public events attended by over 100 people were banned in the region, and cross-border workers have to present a negative swab test for the novel coronavirus every two weeks.
Visitors to hospitals and social care homes will have to wear respirators. Face masks will be compulsory indoors and on public transport, and bars and restaurants must close between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.
The country had reported 13,612 total infections as of Thursday, with active cases creeping up to 4,617, near the high of 4,737 on April 11.
Czech authorities tightened coronavirus restrictions in the northeast of the country on Friday after a spike in cases, reinstating compulsory face coverings, limiting restaurant opening hours and ordering checks on cross-border commuters.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--UK COVID-19 deaths from confirmed cases rise by 114 to 45,233

The United Kingdom's death toll from confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose to 45,233, up by 114 from the previous day, the government said on Friday.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Three people in Bet Mishan nursing home test positive for coronavirus

The government is required to approve the decision .
“ Once again , we are witnessing the capricious and irresponsible conduct of a government that has lost its way , ” the association said in a statement , stressing that they had already stocked up on raw materials that would otherwise be thrown away or donated .
“ The arbitrary decision to close the restaurants again is a death sentence for the industry , ” accused MK Avigdor Liberman in a Facebook post .
“ Restaurants that opened after a long period of closure , that had to adapt themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , are now forced to close again without prior notice.
” He called on the government to overturn the decision .
“ Do you know the words ‘ civil rebellion ?
’ ” Liberman teased .
“ If you do not start behaving logically , within a few days you will see one with your own eyes .
> Gyms and studios used for sports or dance activities ( except for use by competitive athletes ) - closed > Restaurants - takeaway and delivery ( beginning at 5 a.m. on Tuesday ) Hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 35 % capacity .
Weekend restrictions ( Fridays from 5 p.m. until Sundays at 5 a.m. ) : > Beaches will be closed ( except this weekend when they will remain open ) > Stores , malls , retail markets , hairdressers , beauty salons , libraries , zoos , museums , pools and other tourist attractions will be closed Grocery stores , pharmacies and those that sell essential items will remain open , as will opticians and computer and communications repair shops .
Also , hotel pools that are accessible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities will also be impacted : > Gatherings - up to 10 people in closed spaces , 20 in open spaces ( beginning Friday at 5 p.m. ) > Government offices - 50 % of staff will work outside the office or be put on leave Decisions about camps and other educational programs will be determined in the coming days by the prime minister and alternate prime minister , in consultation with the finance , health and education ministers .
Netanyahu told the cabinet : “ We are making every effort to prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the pace of the coronavirus , and we do not have a lot of choices .
This is not a normal situation .
This is not a situation that allows us to take steps for a few days and hope it will turn out alright .
The disease is changing quickly , and we need to change along with it.
” The goal of the new restrictions is to reduce the number of new daily patients to 400 by August 31 , National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat said , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assessed again at the end of the summer .
Currently , the average number of daily patients is much higher than that .
The Health Ministry said on Friday that 1,929 people were diagnosed with the virus on Thursday – the highest number of new diagnoses to date .
Out of 30,965 tests , the infection rate holds at 6.2 % .
Among the most recent diagnoses are one resident and two employees of the Mishan senior living center in Beersheba .
During the first coronavirus peak , the center had a sizeable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 residents .
The Health Ministry Magen Avot v'Imahot program is meant to catch corona quickly in elderly homes through regular testing .
So far , the company has fared much better at this task during this second peak than the first time around .
As Israel Police prepared to enforce the new restrictions , the police disseminated the following statement : “ In the coming days , the police will focus on presenting prohibited gatherings , enforcing mask wearing and ensuring that people required to be in quarantine stay there.
” There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus as of 6:45 p.m. Friday , among them 208 who are in serious condition .
Some 392 people have died.Among the most recent diagnoses are one resident and two employees of the Mishan senior living center in Beersheba .
During the first coronavirus peak , the center had a sizeable outbreak that led to the death of 14 residents.The Health Ministry Magen Avot v'Imahot program is meant to catch corona quickly in elderly homes through regular testing .
So far , the company has fared much better at this task during this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Israel Police prepared to enforce the new restrictions , the police disseminated the following statement : “ In the coming days , the police will focus on presenting prohibited gatherings , enforcing mask wearing and ensuring that people required to be in quarantine stay there.
” But the police acknowledged the “ economic and social difficulties experienced by the public - especially business owners - beyond the health risk involved in mass infection .
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The government is required to approve the decision.
The announcement, made via a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, came after several restaurants announced that they would not adhere to the new coronavirus directives and would open anyway, and amid strong protest by the Association of Restaurants and politicians.
“Once again, we are witnessing the capricious and irresponsible conduct of a government that has lost its way,” the association said in a statement, stressing that they had already stocked up on raw materials that would otherwise be thrown away or donated.
“The arbitrary decision to close the restaurants again is a death sentence for the industry,” accused MK Avigdor Liberman in a Facebook post. “Restaurants that opened after a long period of closure, that had to adapt themselves at record speed to the changing restrictions, are now forced to close again without prior notice.”
He called on the government to overturn the decision.
“Do you know the words ‘civil rebellion?’” Liberman teased. “If you do not start behaving logically, within a few days you will see one with your own eyes.
Ministers met until late Thursday night considering how and when to impose a lockdown or other closures due to an increasing surge in coronavirus cases throughout the country. On Friday at 5 p.m., most of the restrictions agreed upon at the meeting becomes enforceable:
> Gyms and studios used for sports or dance activities (except for use by competitive athletes) - closed
> Restaurants - takeaway and delivery (beginning at 5 a.m. on Tuesday)
> Workplace cafeterias - pickup only
Hotel restaurants will be able to continue operating at 35% capacity.
Weekend restrictions (Fridays from 5 p.m. until Sundays at 5 a.m.):
> Beaches will be closed (except this weekend when they will remain open)
> Stores, malls, retail markets, hairdressers, beauty salons, libraries, zoos, museums, pools and other tourist attractions will be closed
Grocery stores, pharmacies and those that sell essential items will remain open, as will opticians and computer and communications repair shops. Also, hotel pools that are accessible to guests only can operate.
The following activities will also be impacted:
> Gatherings - up to 10 people in closed spaces, 20 in open spaces (beginning Friday at 5 p.m.)
> Public reception at government offices - reduced as relevant
> Government offices - 50% of staff will work outside the office or be put on leave
Decisions about camps and other educational programs will be determined in the coming days by the prime minister and alternate prime minister, in consultation with the finance, health and education ministers.
Netanyahu told the cabinet: “We are making every effort to prevent a full lockdown. We are working according to the pace of the coronavirus, and we do not have a lot of choices. This is not a normal situation. This is not a situation that allows us to take steps for a few days and hope it will turn out alright. The disease is changing quickly, and we need to change along with it.”
The goal of the new restrictions is to reduce the number of new daily patients to 400 by August 31, National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat said, with the idea that the situation would be assessed again at the end of the summer.
Currently, the average number of daily patients is much higher than that.
The Health Ministry said on Friday that 1,929 people were diagnosed with the virus on Thursday – the highest number of new diagnoses to date. Out of 30,965 tests, the infection rate holds at 6.2%.
Among the most recent diagnoses are one resident and two employees of the Mishan senior living center in Beersheba. During the first coronavirus peak, the center had a sizeable outbreak that led to the death of 14 residents. An additional employee of the facility had tested positive on Monday. The Health Ministry Magen Avot v'Imahot program is meant to catch corona quickly in elderly homes through regular testing. So far, the country has fared much better at this task during this second peak than the first time around. As Israel Police prepared to enforce the new restrictions, the police disseminated the following statement: “In the coming days, the police will focus on presenting prohibited gatherings, enforcing mask wearing and ensuring that people required to be in quarantine stay there.” There were 26,323 people who actively had the virus as of 6:45 p.m. Friday, among them 208 who are in serious condition. Some 392 people have died.Among the most recent diagnoses are one resident and two employees of the Mishan senior living center in Beersheba. During the first coronavirus peak, the center had a sizeable outbreak that led to the death of 14 residents.An additional employee of the facility had tested positive on Monday.The Health Ministry Magen Avot v'Imahot program is meant to catch corona quickly in elderly homes through regular testing. So far, the country has fared much better at this task during this second peak than the first time around.As Israel Police prepared to enforce the new restrictions, the police disseminated the following statement: “In the coming days, the police will focus on presenting prohibited gatherings, enforcing mask wearing and ensuring that people required to be in quarantine stay there.”
By Saturday afternoon, the police reported that they had administered 2,780 fines to people who were not wearing their masks, as well as nearly two dozen tickets to restaurants and businesses operating contrary to Health Ministry directives. But the police acknowledged the “economic and social difficulties experienced by the public - especially business owners - beyond the health risk involved in mass infection.”By Saturday afternoon, the police reported that they had administered 2,780 fines to people who were not wearing their masks, as well as nearly two dozen tickets to restaurants and businesses operating contrary to Health Ministry directives.
The Defense Ministry also said on Friday that it has provided an aid package to the "red zone" city of Beitar Illit, similar to the packages it has provided to other cities who are under closure. The assistance includes "hasbara" funds to help inform citizens of the Health Ministry directives and the availability of coronavirus hotels, as well as food packages and other support. More than 600 people checked into state-run “coronavirus hotels” on Thursday - a record since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Defense Ministry said Friday. Last week, a total of 1,800 Israeli moved into these hotels.The Defense Ministry also said on Friday that it has provided an aid package to the "red zone" city of Beitar Illit, similar to the packages it has provided to other cities who are under closure. The assistance includes "hasbara" funds to help inform citizens of the Health Ministry directives and the availability of coronavirus hotels, as well as food packages and other support.
To allow for preparations and due to the purchase of food by restaurants for the weekend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz said Friday that restaurants could remain open until 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21. At that time, they will revert to takeaway and delivery only.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Over 600 citizens evacuated to coronavirus hotels on Thursday

In a national record since the coronavirus pandemic began, Thursday saw the largest evacuation to coronavirus hotels, with over 600 citizens entering the quarantine facilities.Cities with high coronavirus morbidity rates were given customized packages including the allocation of designated locations such as hotels, transportation, budget and tailored outreach programs.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Restaurants may stay open until Tuesday at 5 a.m.


jerusalempost--2020-07-17--Gantz, Russian defense minister discuss Iran, Middle East security

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz spoke on Friday with the Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on varying strategic issues in the Middle East.Both Shoigu and Gantz stressed the importance of maintaining regional stability and Gantz reassured Shoigu that Israel is determined to act against Iran's efforts to establish a military base in Syria.He stated that Israel will not allow Iran's nuclear ambitions to be realized.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--An 86 year-old coronavirus patient dies in Nahariya

An 86 year-old women died at the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya on Saturday , according to Israeli media .
@ @ @ @ @ medical center from a retirement home in Nahariya four days ago after presenting advanced symptoms @ @ @ @ @ the past 24 hours her condition deteriorated and on Saturday afternoon doctors pronounced her death @ @ @ @ @ case of a confirmed coronavirus patient dying at the Galilee Medical Center , according to @ @ @ @ @ medical center .
The first case was the death of a 92 year-old patient from @ @ @ @ @ .

An 86 year-old women died at the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya on Saturday, according to Israeli media.
She was brought to the medical center from a retirement home in Nahariya four days ago after presenting advanced symptoms of the virus. In the past 24 hours her condition deteriorated and on Saturday afternoon doctors pronounced her death.
This is the second case of a confirmed coronavirus patient dying at the Galilee Medical Center, according to a press release by the medical center. The first case was the death of a 92 year-old patient from Deir al-Asad two months ago.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Liberman: Hysteria has no place when dealing with the coronavirus crisis

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman criticised the government 's conduct in combating the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday .
Liberman wrote @ @ @ @ @ `` The crisis needs to be dealt with ... not with hysteria , '' adding @ @ @ @ @ be made based only on data and reliable figures . ''

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman criticised the government's conduct in combating the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday.
Liberman wrote on his Facebook account that "The crisis needs to be dealt with ... not with hysteria," adding that "All decisions must be made based only on data and reliable figures."


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Kuwait's Emir in hospital for medical checks

DUBAI - Kuwait 's ruler Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah was admitted to hospital on Saturday for medical checks , @ @ @ @ @ reported .
KUNA quoted Emiri Court Affairs Minister Sheikh Ali Jarrah al-Sabah as saying that @ @ @ @ @ undergo a medical checkup , without giving details .

DUBAI - Kuwait's ruler Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah was admitted to hospital on Saturday for medical checks, the state news agency KUNA reported.
KUNA quoted Emiri Court Affairs Minister Sheikh Ali Jarrah al-Sabah as saying that the 91-year-old Sheikh Sabah would undergo a medical checkup, without giving details.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Palestinians attacked by Israeli settlers near Ramallah, two injured

15 Israeli settlers attacked on Saturday a group of Palestinian bikers in the area of Turmus Ayya , near Ramallah @ @ @ @ @ by Walla .
According to the report , the settlers attacked the Palestinians with clubs @ @ @ @ @ of their biking equipment .
Two of the involved Palestinians were injured and required medical @ @

15 Israeli settlers attacked on Saturday a group of Palestinian bikers in the area of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, according to a report by Walla.
According to the report, the settlers attacked the Palestinians with clubs and rocks before stealing some of their biking equipment. Two of the involved Palestinians were injured and required medical treatment.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Russia: 6,234 new coronavirus cases and 124 deaths in past 24 hours

Russia reports 6,234 new coronavirus cases and 124 deaths in past 24 hours (vs. 6,406 new cases and 186 deaths on previous day.)


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Twitter: Hackers accessed tools only available to internal support teams

* Twitter says continuing forensic review of all of the accounts to confirm all actions that may have been taken @ @ @ @ @ were able to initiate a password reset , login to the account , and send @ @ @ @ @ targeted accounts .
* Twitter says attackers accessed tools only available to our internal support @ @ @ @ @ accounts .
* Twitter - for up to eight Twitter accounts involved , attackers took @ @ @ @ @ 's information through our `` Your Twitter Data '' tool .
* Twitter says none @ @ @ @ @ account information was downloaded through `` Your Twitter Data '' tool were verified accounts .

Twitter Inc:
* Twitter says continuing forensic review of all of the accounts to confirm all actions that may have been taken.
* Twitter says attackers were able to initiate a password reset, login to the account, and send tweets for 45 of the targeted accounts.
* Twitter says attackers accessed tools only available to our internal support teams to target 130 Twitter accounts.
* Twitter - for up to eight Twitter accounts involved, attackers took step of downloading the account's information through our "Your Twitter Data" tool.
* Twitter says none of te eight accounts whose account information was downloaded through "Your Twitter Data" tool were verified accounts.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Man found dead in Eilat, roommate arrested in suspicion of murder

A 50 year-old man was found dead in an apartment in Eilat on Saturday .
The man , presenting severe @ @ @ @ @ pronounced dead by Magen David Adom paramedics in his apartment in Eilat .
This is @ @ @ @ @ arrested another man , the roommate of the deceased , in suspicion of murder.This is @ @ @ @

A 50 year-old man was found dead in an apartment in Eilat on Saturday.
The man, presenting severe signs of violence, was pronounced dead by Magen David Adom paramedics in his apartment in Eilat.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Fire breaks out in residential building in Lod, 9 injured

Nine people , including two children , were injured after a fire broke out in a residential building near Strome @ @ @ @ @ morning .
Magen David Adom paramedics evacuated the nine injured to the Kaplan and Shamir @ @ @

Nine people, including two children, were injured after a fire broke out in a residential building near Strome street in Lod on Saturday morning.
Magen David Adom paramedics evacuated the nine injured to the Kaplan and Shamir Medical Centers.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 529 to 201,372- RKI

The country 's reported death toll rose by one to 9,083 , the tally showed .

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 529 to 201,372, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday.
The country's reported death toll rose by one to 9,083, the tally showed.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Australia's Victoria reports 217 new coronavirus cases

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said two more people had died of COVID-19 , bringing the state 's total deaths to @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .

Australia's second-most populous state, Victoria, on Saturday reported 217 new cases of the coronavirus cases, after a record 428 cases seen on Friday.
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said two more people had died of COVID-19, bringing the state's total deaths to 34 since the start of the pandemic.
Neighboring New South Wales, the country's most populous state, reported 15 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--US coronavirus cases rise by over 70,000 for second day in a row

Cases on Friday rose by at least 70,674 after climbing by a record 77,499 on Thursday , the largest increase @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic started , according to a Reuters tally .
U.S. deaths on Friday rose @ @ @ @ @ the fourth day in a row that fatalities have risen by over 900 a day @

For a second day in a row, U.S. coronavirus cases rose by over 70,000 as Americans clashed over wearing masks and whether to reopen schools in a few weeks.
Cases on Friday rose by at least 70,674 after climbing by a record 77,499 on Thursday, the largest increase posted by any country since the pandemic started, according to a Reuters tally.
U.S. deaths on Friday rose by at least 912, the fourth day in a row that fatalities have risen by over 900 a day.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Mainland China reports 22 new coronavirus cases, including 16 in Xinjiang

Of the new infections , 16 were in far western region of Xinjiang , according to a statement by the @ @ @ @ @ other six were imported cases .
China reported 14 new asymptomatic patients , up from @ @ @ @ @

China reported 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 17, up from 10 cases a day earlier, the health authority said on Saturday.
Of the new infections, 16 were in far western region of Xinjiang, according to a statement by the National Health Commission. The other six were imported cases.
China reported 14 new asymptomatic patients, up from five a day earlier.
As of Friday, mainland China had 83,644 confirmed coronavirus cases, the health authority said. The COVID-19 death toll remained at 4,634.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--COVID-19 antibody test passes first major trials in UK with 98.6% accuracy

The fingerprick tests , which can tell within 20 minutes if a person has ever been exposed to the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ 98.6 % accurate in secret human trials held in June , the newspaper reported .

British ministers are making plans to distribute millions of free coronavirus antibody tests after a version backed by the UK government passed its first major trials, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported late on Friday.
The fingerprick tests, which can tell within 20 minutes if a person has ever been exposed to the coronavirus, were found to be 98.6% accurate in secret human trials held in June, the newspaper reported.
It added the test was developed by Oxford University in partnership with leading UK diagnostics firms.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--7 Panama youths found brutally murdered near lake

The bodies of the victims , four women and three men ranging in age from 17 to 22 years old @ @ @ @ @ , homicide prosecutor Adolfo Pineda told reporters .
Some people in the group managed to @ @ @ @ @ assisting authorities with the investigation , Pineda added .
Some of the dead had injuries @ @ @ @ @ but the cause of death has yet to be determined , Pineda said .
The @ @ @ @ @ also under investigation .
`` It really is a shocking occurrence from all points of @ @ @ @ @ .
Local media reported that some of the victims ' family members had reported them @ @ @ @ @ group had gone out to swim , according to local media .

Panamanian authorities on Saturday were investigating the murder of seven young people near a lake about 80 km (50 miles) north of the capital, a prosecutor said.
The bodies of the victims, four women and three men ranging in age from 17 to 22 years old, were found on Saturday, homicide prosecutor Adolfo Pineda told reporters. Some people in the group managed to escape the attack and are assisting authorities with the investigation, Pineda added.
Some of the dead had injuries consistent with gunshot wounds, but the cause of death has yet to be determined, Pineda said. The motive for the attack is also under investigation.
"It really is a shocking occurrence from all points of view," Pineda said.
Local media reported that some of the victims' family members had reported them missing on Friday. The group had gone out to swim, according to local media.
The attack took place near Gatun Lake, a scenic man-made lake that forms an important part of the Panama Canal.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Coronavirus: Mexico reports 7,615 new cases, 578 deaths

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Mexico's Health Ministry on Saturday reported 7,615 new confirmed coronavirus infections and 578 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 338,913 cases and 38,888 deaths.The government has said the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--801 coronavirus cases confirmed in IDF, 10,615 in quarantine

Some 801 cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed within the IDF as of Saturday night, with 10,615 service members in quarantine.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Coronavirus: WHO reports record daily rise of 260,000 news cases

The biggest increases reported on Saturday were from the United States , Brazil , India and South Africa , according to a daily report .
The previous WHO record for new cases was 237,743 on Friday .
Deaths rose by 7,360 , the biggest one-day increase since May 10 .
Deaths have been averaging 4,800 a day in July , up slightly from an average of 4,600 a day in June .
Total global coronavirus cases surpassed 14 million on Friday , according to a Reuters tally , marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The WHO reported 71,484 new cases in the United States , 45,403 in Brazil , 34,884 in India and 13,373 in South Africa .
India on Friday became the third country in the world to record more than 1 million cases of the new coronavirus , behind only the United States and Brazil .
Epidemiologists say India is still likely months from hitting its peak .
Cases in Brazil crossed the 2 million mark on Thursday , doubling in less than a month and adding nearly 40,000 new cases a day .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held up poorly in Brazil in the absence of a tightly coordinated policy from the federal government .

The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases for the second day in a row, with the total rising by 259,848 in 24 hours.
The biggest increases reported on Saturday were from the United States, Brazil, India and South Africa, according to a daily report. The previous WHO record for new cases was 237,743 on Friday. Deaths rose by 7,360, the biggest one-day increase since May 10. Deaths have been averaging 4,800 a day in July, up slightly from an average of 4,600 a day in June.
Total global coronavirus cases surpassed 14 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed nearly 600,000 people in seven months.
The WHO reported 71,484 new cases in the United States, 45,403 in Brazil, 34,884 in India and 13,373 in South Africa.
India on Friday became the third country in the world to record more than 1 million cases of the new coronavirus, behind only the United States and Brazil. Epidemiologists say India is still likely months from hitting its peak.
Cases in Brazil crossed the 2 million mark on Thursday, doubling in less than a month and adding nearly 40,000 new cases a day. A patchwork of state and city responses has held up poorly in Brazil in the absence of a tightly coordinated policy from the federal government.
The United States, which leads with world with over 3.7 million cases, has also tried to curb the outbreak at the state and local levels with only limited success.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--France, Germany and Italy threaten sanctions over arms for Libya

French President Emmanuel Macron , German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte urged `` all foreign actors to end their increasing interference and to fully respect the arms embargo established by the United Nations Security Council '' in a joint statement issued by the French presidency after meeting in Brussels .
`` We are ready to consider the possible use of sanctions if the breaches of the embargo at sea , on land or in the air continue , and look forward to the proposals that the High Representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' they said Turkey has intervened decisively in recent weeks in Libya , providing air support , weapons and allied fighters from Syria to help the internationally recognized government based in Tripoli repel a year-long assault by the forces of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar .
Haftar is backed by the UAE , Egypt and Russia , which have also been accused by the U.N. of breaking the embargo .
The Tripoli-based government on Saturday moved fighters closer to Sirte , a gateway to Libya 's main oil terminals , which the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's forces .
France has itself faced criticism for its ambiguity with regard to Haftar , having previously backed him in the fight against Islamist militants .
Saturday 's joint statement was the first time the three major powers had threatened sanctions amid fears of a new escalation on the ground .
`` We share serious concerns about the mounting military tensions in this country and the increased risk of regional escalation , '' they said .
`` We therefore call on all the Libyan parties and their foreign supporters to immediately cease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ongoing military escalation across the country . ''

The leaders of France, Germany and Italy on Saturday threatened for the first time to use sanctions against countries that continued to violate a United Nations arms embargo on Libya.
French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte urged "all foreign actors to end their increasing interference and to fully respect the arms embargo established by the United Nations Security Council" in a joint statement issued by the French presidency after meeting in Brussels.
"We are ready to consider the possible use of sanctions if the breaches of the embargo at sea, on land or in the air continue, and look forward to the proposals that the High Representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy will make in this regard," they said
Turkey has intervened decisively in recent weeks in Libya, providing air support, weapons and allied fighters from Syria to help the internationally recognized government based in Tripoli repel a year-long assault by the forces of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar.
Haftar is backed by the UAE, Egypt and Russia, which have also been accused by the U.N. of breaking the embargo.
The Tripoli-based government on Saturday moved fighters closer to Sirte, a gateway to Libya's main oil terminals, which the government says it plans to recapture from Haftar's forces.
France has itself faced criticism for its ambiguity with regard to Haftar, having previously backed him in the fight against Islamist militants.
Saturday's joint statement was the first time the three major powers had threatened sanctions amid fears of a new escalation on the ground.
"We share serious concerns about the mounting military tensions in this country and the increased risk of regional escalation," they said. "We therefore call on all the Libyan parties and their foreign supporters to immediately cease the fighting and put an end to the ongoing military escalation across the country."
Diplomats have said European Union nations could also consider imposing sanctions on individuals from both Libyan sides.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--IDF, Shin Bet arrest three Palestinians for attempted terror attack

A few hours before their arrest , the men reportedly tried to carry out an attack by throwing an IED @ @ @ @ @ vehicle at the settlement of Beit El .
There were no casualties and no property @ @ @ @ @ incident .
The alleged terrorists were transferred for further investigation by Israel 's security services @

A few hours before their arrest, the men reportedly tried to carry out an attack by throwing an IED and shooting toward a passing vehicle at the settlement of Beit El. There were no casualties and no property damage caused during in the incident.
The alleged terrorists were transferred for further investigation by Israel's security services.
The IDF and the Shin Bet arrested three suspected terrorists in the Jalazone refugee camp in the Judea and Samaria area on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--1,595 coronavirus cases confirmed since midnight as death toll hits 400

Israel now has 27,502 active COVID-19 cases , 217 serious cases , 56 of whom are intubated .
The death @ @ @ @ @ .

Israel now has 27,502 active COVID-19 cases, 217 serious cases, 56 of whom are intubated. The death toll has risen to 400.
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Israel has risen by 1,595 since midnight, the Health Ministry reported on Saturday night.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--G20: Germany pledges 3 bln euros for poor countries

The funds will be made available as long-term loans for the International Monetary Fund 's Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust @ @ @ @ @ April , IMF officials said they had received pledges of a combined $ 11.7 billion @ @ @ @ @ Canada , France and Britain to replenish the PRGT .
The United States has not @ @ @ @ @ the programme .
`` With the funds ... low-income countries can receive greatly discounted loans @ @ @ @ @ '' the German finance ministry said .
It added that Germany will provide a total @ @ @ @ @ international aid measures in 2020 and 2021 .
( $ 1 = 0.8752 euros )

The funds will be made available as long-term loans for the International Monetary Fund's Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT).
In April, IMF officials said they had received pledges of a combined $11.7 billion from Australia, Japan, Canada, France and Britain to replenish the PRGT. The United States has not yet pledged any money for the programme.
"With the funds ... low-income countries can receive greatly discounted loans and bridge liquidity bottlenecks," the German finance ministry said.
It added that Germany will provide a total of 8.7 billion euros for international aid measures in 2020 and 2021. ($1 = 0.8752 euros)
BERLIN - Germany pledged 3 billion euros ($3.4 billion) at a meeting of G20 finance ministers to help the world's poorest countries, the finance ministry said on Saturday.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Death toll in Turkish migrant boat sinking rises to 50

The boat , which sank on June 27 , is believed to have been carrying 55 to 60 migrants , @ @ @ @ @ Soylu .
Five people have been arrested in relation to the incident .
Five bodies @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday , bringing the confirmed death toll to 50 , the governor 's office @ @ @ @ @ near Turkey 's border with Iran , from where migrants from Iran , Afghanistan and @ @ @ @ @ Turkey heading west towards Europe .
More than a million people reached Greece from Turkey @ @ @ @ @ sharply following a 2016 agreement between the EU and Turkey for Ankara to take migrants @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this year , tens of thousands of migrants tried to cross into Greece @ @ @ @ @ after Ankara said it would no longer stop them .
Turkey , home to 3.6 @ @ @ @ @ 's largest refugee population , had said it would open the frontier because it was @ @ @ @ @ another wave of refugees fleeing war in northwest Syria .

The boat, which sank on June 27, is believed to have been carrying 55 to 60 migrants, according to Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu. Five people have been arrested in relation to the incident.
Five bodies were recovered from the lake on Saturday, bringing the confirmed death toll to 50, the governor's office said.
Lake Van is near Turkey's border with Iran, from where migrants from Iran, Afghanistan and other countries regularly cross into Turkey heading west towards Europe.
Seven people died and 64 were rescued when a boat carrying migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan sank on the lake in December.
More than a million people reached Greece from Turkey in 2015-16. Numbers dropped sharply following a 2016 agreement between the EU and Turkey for Ankara to take migrants back in return for funds.
Earlier this year, tens of thousands of migrants tried to cross into Greece via land and sea borders after Ankara said it would no longer stop them.
Turkey, home to 3.6 million Syrians, the world's largest refugee population, had said it would open the frontier because it was alarmed by the prospect of another wave of refugees fleeing war in northwest Syria.
ISTANBUL - The death toll from a migrant boat disaster in Lake Van in eastern Turkey has risen to 50, the governor's office said on Saturday, after three weeks of search operations.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Hundreds of police officers prepare for expected massive riots

Israel Police announced on Saturday evening that hundreds of police officers are ready in Tel Aviv ahead of what is expected to be another massive protest of the self-employed organizations and the "black flags."The officers intend on protecting protesters, keeping order and assist the flow of traffic."The police will not allow a situation of rioting, harming police officers, harming property and unrestrained anarchy," the police said.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Police distribute almost 3,000 tickets for coronavirus guideline breaches

Israel Police distributed 2,960 tickets to people who breached coronavirus restrictions throughout the past weekend alone.Most people were ticketed for not wearing a mask and were charged NIS 500.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Hundreds of Thais protest, demanding government resignation

BANGKOK - Hundreds of Thais protested on Saturday evening , demanding the resignation of the government and the dissolution of parliament , defying a coronavirus ban on big gatherings in one of the largest street demonstrations since a 2014 military coup .
Those at the student-led rally near Bangkok 's Democracy Monument cited a litany of complaints against the year-old government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha , the former army chief who ousted an elected government six years ago .
Organisers issued three demands : the dissolution of parliament , an end to harassment of government critics , and amendments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtually guaranteed victory for Prayuth 's party in elections last year .
`` How can we be OK with the lack of democracy like this ? ''
student activist Tattep Ruangprapaikit told the crowds .
Police were on standby but did not move to stop the protest .
The monument was cordoned off with signs reading : `` No entry without permission .
Maintenance in progress . ''
Public opposition to Prayuth 's rule has been growing in recent months .
Since last year 's election , a court has dissolved the second-largest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coalition firmer control in parliament .
Prayuth also saw several cabinet members resign on Thursday over internal disputes .
Prayuth 's Palang Pracharat Party campaigned on a vision of traditional Thai culture and loyalty to King Maha Vajiralongkorn .
Thailand is officially a constitutional monarchy , but insulting the king is punishable by up to 15 years in prison , and many conservatives view the monarchy as sacrosanct .
Some signs at Saturday 's protest made reference to the monarchy , including one banner reading `` The People ’ s Party isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the political party whose revolution ended absolute royal rule in 1932 .
Democracy Monument is the most prominent memorial to that revolution , but others have been removed or renamed since King Vajiralongkorn assumed the throne after the 2016 death of his father , who had reigned for 70 years .

BANGKOK - Hundreds of Thais protested on Saturday evening, demanding the resignation of the government and the dissolution of parliament, defying a coronavirus ban on big gatherings in one of the largest street demonstrations since a 2014 military coup.
Those at the student-led rally near Bangkok's Democracy Monument cited a litany of complaints against the year-old government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the former army chief who ousted an elected government six years ago.
Organisers issued three demands: the dissolution of parliament, an end to harassment of government critics, and amendments to the military-written constitution that critics say virtually guaranteed victory for Prayuth's party in elections last year.
"How can we be OK with the lack of democracy like this?" student activist Tattep Ruangprapaikit told the crowds.
Police were on standby but did not move to stop the protest. The monument was cordoned off with signs reading: "No entry without permission. Maintenance in progress."
Public opposition to Prayuth's rule has been growing in recent months.
Since last year's election, a court has dissolved the second-largest opposition party, giving Prayuth's ruling coalition firmer control in parliament.
Prayuth also saw several cabinet members resign on Thursday over internal disputes.
Prayuth's Palang Pracharat Party campaigned on a vision of traditional Thai culture and loyalty to King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Thailand is officially a constitutional monarchy, but insulting the king is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and many conservatives view the monarchy as sacrosanct.
Some signs at Saturday's protest made reference to the monarchy, including one banner reading "The People’s Party isn’t Dead" - a reference to the political party whose revolution ended absolute royal rule in 1932.
Democracy Monument is the most prominent memorial to that revolution, but others have been removed or renamed since King Vajiralongkorn assumed the throne after the 2016 death of his father, who had reigned for 70 years.


jerusalempost--2020-07-18--Ten thousand march in Russian far east in support of detained governor

MOSCOW - At least 10,000 people marched in the Russian far eastern city of Khabarovsk on Saturday , demanding the release of a popular regional governor detained last week on suspicion of murder , in a second week of protests .
Furgal was taken to Moscow last week , where he is now in pre-trial detention after being charged with involvement in organising the murder of multiple businessmen 15 years ago .
He could face up to life in prison if found guilty of the charges , which also include involvement in attempted murder .
He denies the charges .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweltering Saturday afternoon , carrying posters in support of Furgal , some demanding his release , others calling for an open and transparent trial , with the column of marchers stretching into the horizon .
Svetlana , a middle-aged woman wearing a face mask , said residents were not put off by the accusations against Furgal .
Many Russian politicians have a dark past , she said , as the final years of the Soviet Union were riddled with corruption and crime .
`` People came out here to defend their voting rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to us , '' she said .
Last Saturday , between 10,000-12,000 people took part in an unsanctioned march in Khabarovsk , the local branch of the interior ministry said in a statement .
The city is a seven-hour flight east of the capital .
This Saturday , fewer than 10,000 marched , the city mayor 's office said in a statement , adding that the protest was peaceful and there were no detentions .
Some local news outlets estimated the number was significantly higher .

MOSCOW - At least 10,000 people marched in the Russian far eastern city of Khabarovsk on Saturday, demanding the release of a popular regional governor detained last week on suspicion of murder, in a second week of protests.
Sergei Furgal, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, was the governor of the Khabarovsk region where he swept to power in 2018 after defeating a rival from the ruling United Russia party that backs President Vladimir Putin.
Furgal was taken to Moscow last week, where he is now in pre-trial detention after being charged with involvement in organising the murder of multiple businessmen 15 years ago.
He could face up to life in prison if found guilty of the charges, which also include involvement in attempted murder. He denies the charges.
Demonstrators packed a city thoroughfare on a sweltering Saturday afternoon, carrying posters in support of Furgal, some demanding his release, others calling for an open and transparent trial, with the column of marchers stretching into the horizon.
Svetlana, a middle-aged woman wearing a face mask, said residents were not put off by the accusations against Furgal. Many Russian politicians have a dark past, she said, as the final years of the Soviet Union were riddled with corruption and crime.
"People came out here to defend their voting rights: We elected him, so return him to us," she said.
The protests come barely three weeks after a landslide referendum victory for the Kremlin on amendments to the constitution, allowing Putin to remain in power for another 16 years. Dozens were arrested in Moscow last week after a few hundred protested against the amendments.
Last Saturday, between 10,000-12,000 people took part in an unsanctioned march in Khabarovsk, the local branch of the interior ministry said in a statement. The city is a seven-hour flight east of the capital.
This Saturday, fewer than 10,000 marched, the city mayor's office said in a statement, adding that the protest was peaceful and there were no detentions. Some local news outlets estimated the number was significantly higher.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Iran suspends execution of three men linked to anti-government protests

The Iranian judiciary has suspended the executions of three men linked to anti-government protests in November , one of their @ @ @ @ @ said on Sunday .
Rights activists had criticized the death sentences saying they were aimed @ @ @ @ @

The Iranian judiciary has suspended the executions of three men linked to anti-government protests in November, one of their attorneys, Babak Paknia, said on Sunday.
Rights activists had criticized the death sentences saying they were aimed at intimidating future protesters.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Blast at power plant in Iran’s central Isfahan province - IRNA

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jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Russia reports 6,109 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours

Russia on Sunday reported 6,109 new cases and 95 more deaths from the coronavirus.The nationwide tally of infections has risen to 771,546 cases, Russia's coronavirus crisis response center said.The death toll now stands at 12,342, and 550,344 people have recovered.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Coronavirus: 1,414 new diagnoses; death toll spikes to 406

Most recently , Barbash became associated with the coronavirus crisis through his near-nightly commentaries an an expert commentator on Channel N12 , during which he has sharply criticized the government.Last Friday , Barbash gave an interview on 103FM , in which he referred to the government 's decision to impose new restrictions , expressing concern that `` we will go to full and lengthy closure this coming winter . ''
Referring to the decision to close the beaches on the weekends , he said : `` I do not think it should be done , there is no justification for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a weekend with a high rate of new patients ( 7 % of those tested were found to have coronavirus ) and just days after the Health Ministry leaked that it was likely that Maj.-Gen. Amir Abulafia would be appointed to head such an authority .
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. ( ret . )
Gadi Eisenkot also said he was considered for the role.Abulafia was apparently offered the role mainly because he is a talented manager and operator , traits that were expressed in his role as head of the IDF 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he might have struggled in the role due to his lack of political experience.Two others were reportedly also offered the role : Maj. Gen. Roni Numa and former Health Ministry director-general Moshe Bar Siman Tov .
Last week , it was reported that Bar Siman Tov turned down the role because of the pressure he underwent managing the crisis during the first wave.Since April , several health and economic officials have been pushing the government to establish such a centralized authority that would be run by an IDF commander under the direction of @ @ @

Who will be Israel’s coronavirus czar and manage the ever-challenging and evolving coronavirus crisis Early Sunday, it appeared that the role of “coronavirus commissioner,” or czar, would be given to Prof. Gabriel Barbash, former CEO of Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Medical Center, who also served as a previous director-general of the Health Ministry. In fact, according to N12, the official letter of appointment has not yet been signed, but was in its final stages.However, it soon was revealed that there is not a consensus among top leadership on his appointment.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Barbash to discuss the opportunity with him on Saturday and nominated him for the role, people with knowledge of the matter told The Jerusalem Post. However, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein prefers to appoint Maj.-Gen. Amir Abulafia, with the assumption that someone with a military background will do more fieldwork.“Contrary to reports, the health minister is not fighting any battle over the identity of the commissioner,” the Health Ministry said in a statement. “We understand the desire to spice up news with juicy gossip. It’s just a pity it is simply not true. Minister Edelstein is examining the most suitable candidates for the position.”The ministry said both Barbash and Abulafia were worthy, and a decision would be made in the coming days, with both of them having an equal opportunity.“Right now, everything is political,” said Prof. Zeev Rotstein, head of Hadassah Medical Center. “I don’t know what will be at the end of this fight. It has already taken Edelstein too long to decide.”Medical professionals across the spectrum praised the idea of appointing Barbash, who became associated with the coronavirus crisis through his near-nightly commentaries on N12, during which he has sharply criticized the government.Last Friday, Barbash gave an interview on 103FM, in which he referred to the government’s decision to impose new restrictions, expressing concern that “we will go to a full and lengthy closure this coming winter.” Referring to the decision to close the beaches on the weekends, he said: “I do not think it should be done. There is no justification for it.”The news of Barbash’s potential appointment came nearly two weeks after Edelstein announced he had intended to form a centralized authority to manage the coronavirus crisis. Since then, aside from Abulafia, several other names have been circulated to head such an operation, including former IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen.(ret.) Gadi Eisenkot, Maj.-Gen. Roni Numa and former Health Ministry director-general Moshe Bar Siman Tov.Abulafia is apparently desired for the role mainly because he is a talented manager and operator, traits that were expressed in his role as head of the IDF Planning Department. However, analysts said he might have struggled in the role due to his lack of political experience.Last week, it was reported that Bar Siman Tov turned down the role because of the pressure he underwent managing the crisis during the first wave.Since April, several health and economic officials have been pushing the government to establish a centralized authority that would effectively spearhead a crisis control center and be responsible for the management of real-time data, logistics, procurement, testing and epidemiological investigations. It would manage the health funds, the hospitals, the police, Home Front Command, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and any other body that plays a role in fighting the pandemic.Barbash has many years of managerial experience and extensive medical background, which would make him a suitable candidate, health officials said.“Gabi Barbash is the right candidate for the role,” Rotstein said. “I would be committed to supporting Barbash in such a role.”Prof. Dan Ben-David, founder and head of the Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research, said: “Prof. Barbash is one of Israel’s premier physicians with organizational background, having headed Ichilov Hospital and being director-general of the Health Ministry. I identify with the things that I have heard him say on the coronavirus and from personal acquaintance, I know that his heart is in the right place.”However, he added, “the big question is whether the person to run the type of mammoth organizational structure that we need – and hopefully the kind that the government will authorize him to head – requires a physician to head it, or someone with proven skills at actually running such a multifaceted operation at the nationwide level who has top physicians on his staff. After all, this will require dealing with tremendous bureaucratic black holes and bringing a different operational culture to the otherwise extremely inefficient, unorganized and often unprofessional bureaucracy.”The other question that remains is whether whoever takes the position will be given the authority to carry out his role.Until now, the Health Ministry has been unrelenting about controlling the management of the pandemic.“I have been hearing in recent days a question that just makes me smirk: ‘Who is in charge? Who is running the event?’” Edelstein said last week. “I want to tell you in the simplest and clearest way: I am responsible for this event. I have the authority, and I take all the responsibility.”


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Tel Aviv judge tests positive for coronavirus

A judge at Tel Aviv Magistrates Court tested positive for coronavirus, Maariv reported Sunday morning.The judge and three of the court's employees have entered quarantine.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Finance committee chairman: Every child should get a gov't grant

Chairman of the Finance Committee, MK Moshe Gafni, called on government ministers to vote on the “grant for every citizen” program only if the grant is distributed in a differential process and only if each child will receive a grant."Every child is a hungry child!" Gafni said.The cabinet intends to discuss the grant program later on Sunday, which seeks to provide a financial grant to each citizen amid the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting rise in unemployment, despite criticism against it.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Miki Zohar: Allowing demonstrations while closing businesses is absurd

`` Allowing mass demonstrations , which pose a health risk to Israeli citizens on the one hand , while shutting @ @ @ @ @ regulations on the other is no less than absurd , '' said Zohar .
`` @ @ @ @ @ to open the economy , to allow these organized protests full of hatred to continue @ @ @ @ @ it did with the businesses '' added Zohar .

"Allowing mass demonstrations, which pose a health risk to Israeli citizens on the one hand, while shutting businesses that follow the coronavirus regulations on the other is no less than absurd," said Zohar."The government must decide whether to open the economy, to allow these organized protests full of hatred to continue or not - much like it did with the businesses" added Zohar.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 202 to 201,574 - RKI

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 202 to 201,574, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday.The reported death toll rose by 1 to 9,084, the tally showed.


jerusalempost--2020-07-20--Coronavirus: Mexico reports 5,311 new cases, 296 deaths

Mexico's Health Ministry on Sunday reported 5,311 new confirmed coronavirus infections and 296 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 344,224 cases and 39,184 deaths.The government has said the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Coronavirus: US reports 67,574 new cases, 3,698,161 total – CDC

It said the number of deaths had risen by 877 to 139,659 .
The CDC reported its tally of cases @ @ @ @ @ as COVID-19 , caused by a new coronavirus , compared to a day earlier .
@ @ @ @ @ necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states .

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday reported 67,574 new coronavirus cases, taking the total to 3,698,161.
It said the number of deaths had risen by 877 to 139,659.
The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus, compared to a day earlier.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Meeting with Netanyahu, restaurant owners to continue on Monday

The meeting was held in order to discuss the decision to close restaurants and transfer the service to takeaway only @ @ @ @ @ go into effect on Tuesday .
`` The Prime Minister claimed to listen , we @ @ @ @ @ We 'll continue the discussion with his office tomorrow with the intention to prevent closures @ @ @ @ @ from the restaurant owners .

"The Prime Minister claimed to listen, we're expecting answers tomorrow. We'll continue the discussion with his office tomorrow with the intention to prevent closures," announced a representative from the restaurant owners. The meeting was held in order to discuss the decision to close restaurants and transfer the service to takeaway only, which is set to go into effect on Tuesday."The Prime Minister claimed to listen, we're expecting answers tomorrow. We'll continue the discussion with his office tomorrow with the intention to prevent closures," announced a representative from the restaurant owners.
The meeting held between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Israel Katz and restaurant owners to discuss impending coronavirus restrictions to be placed on restaurants will continue Monday after ending without a decision being made, according to Israeli media.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Coronavirus: 1,437 new patients in Israel, 409 dead

There are currently 28,037 active coronavirus cases in Israel, after 1,437 new patients were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry.In addition, the ministry reported that 409 have died from the virus, while there are 254 patients in serious condition, out of which 70 are intubated.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Nurses strike to start on Monday, only limited services will be provided

Nurses will provide limited services during the weekends , covering shorter shifts , reduced staff and limited time slots for @ @ @

Nurses will provide limited services during the weekends, covering shorter shifts, reduced staff and limited time slots for public reception.
Nurses strike will start Monday at 07:00 and will cover all hospitals, the Clalit and Meuhedet health services, health services for students and family health centers.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Beersheba Rabbinic Court closed, employee tests positive for COVID-19

The Rabbinic Court of Beersheba was closed for the public , after an employee was tested positive for coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ Sister Publication Maariv .
All rabbinical judges were sent to quarantine as a result .
@ @ @ @ @ also closed after the chief secretariat also tested positive for the virus .
Urgent discussions @ @ @ @ @ until the judges ' quarantines are over .

The Rabbinic Court of Beersheba was closed for the public, after an employee was tested positive for coronavirus, according to The Jerusalem's Sister Publication Maariv. All rabbinical judges were sent to quarantine as a result.
The court's secretariat was also closed after the chief secretariat also tested positive for the virus.
Urgent discussions will be transferred to Ashkelon until the judges' quarantines are over.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Nigeria's foreign minister tests positive for coronavirus

ABUJA - Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama said on Sunday he had tested positive for COVID-19, the first member of President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet to contract the new coronavirus.Onyeama, 64, said in a tweet he had taken a COVID-19 test because of a throat irritation."Did my fourth Covid-19 test yesterday at the first sign of a throat irritation and unfortunately this time it came back positive," he tweeted. "Heading for isolation in a health facility and praying for the best."


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Health Ministry: We're examining all options for next coronavirus manager

`` As opposed to many recent publications , the Health Minister is not waging a war on choosing the next @ @ @ @ @ the need to spice up news items , but it 's a shame because it @ @ @ @ @ Minister Edelstein is examining all suitable candidates , '' the statement read .

"As opposed to many recent publications, the Health Minister is not waging a war on choosing the next coronavirus manager. We understand the need to spice up news items, but it's a shame because it's simply not true. Minister Edelstein is examining all suitable candidates," the statement read.
The Health Ministry released a statement on Sunday regarding Israel's next coronavirus manager, stating that all candidates are being examined.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Pro-Iranian militia fires three rockets at US embassy in Baghdad - report

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A pro-Iranian militia fired three rockets over the United States embassy located in Baghdad, Iraq, Israel's Ynet News reported, citing Sky News.The rockets, according to the report, did not hit the embassy, but rather landed in the Green Zone, a secured zone within which numerous Western embassies reside, including the US.The rockets were fired just as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Zarif visited in the city.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Six protesters under restrictive conditions after weekend protests

Police brought to court on Sunday six protesters who were arrested after participating in the weekend protests against the government @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus crisis and corruption across Israel and charged with disrupting order , damage to property @ @ @ @ @ judge ordered that five of the six be placed under home arrest until July 21 @ @ @ @ @ under restrictive conditions .

Police brought to court on Sunday six protesters who were arrested after participating in the weekend protests against the government’s management of the coronavirus crisis and corruption across Israel and charged with disrupting order, damage to property and assaulting officers.
A judge ordered that five of the six be placed under home arrest until July 21 and released one of them under restrictive conditions.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Deputy Health Minister says he will recommend gov't to keep beaches open

Kisch spoke during a meeting of the coronavirus cabinet on Sunday , and while hinting at the possibility of keeping @ @ @ @ @ emphasized the fact that morbidity rates are still on the rise .
`` As long @ @ @ @ @ a decrease in morbidity rates I have to be severe , '' adding , `` @ @ @ @ @ yet .
These moves are meant to prevent a lockdown .
We 're trying .
@

Kisch spoke during a meeting of the coronavirus cabinet on Sunday, and while hinting at the possibility of keeping beches open, he also emphasized the fact that morbidity rates are still on the rise.
"As long as I'm not seeing a decrease in morbidity rates I have to be severe," adding, "We're not in lockdown yet. These moves are meant to prevent a lockdown. We're trying."
Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch said on Sunday that he will recommend that the government implements a policy that allows the beaches to remain open as long as gatherings are prevented.


jerusalempost--2020-07-19--Eilat mayor: Eilat should be excluded from coronavirus restrictions

Mayor of Eilat Meir Yitzhak Halevi turned to the Health Ministry and requested that Eilat be excluded from the latest coronavirus restrictions and to allow city beaches to open during weekends as well, according to a report by Yisrael Hayom on Sunday.


jerusalempost--2020-07-20--Ben-Gurion University to grant NIS 18 million to struggling students

Ben-Gurion University will grant NIS 18 million to students whose studies were jeopardized due to economic difficulties resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by N12 on Monday.


jerusalempost--2020-07-20--Entry restrictions into Israel to continue until September 1

The Civil Aviation Authority announced on Monday that the current entry restrictions into Israel will continue until at least September 1 of this year.Currently, only citizens or residents of Israel are allowed to enter the country due to coronavirus restrictions, but some exceptions are to be introduced, including immediate family members of immigrants to Israel who are holding a celebration such as the birth of a child or a wedding.