Prof. Ronni Gamzu also concedes problems with politicians at home, saying minister apparently lied to investigators after violating closure, some virus lockdown decisions political

25% of tests in Haredi towns returning positive, compared to 7.4% countrywide; virus czar says easing of lockdown could begin as early as end of next week

New high surpasses record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000, with more than 109,000 of those cases coming from Europe alone

Legislation would allow Congress to intervene to remove president; Pelosi says move inspired by Trump, but not directed at removing him: 'He will face the judgment of the voters'

Ultra-Orthodox group alleges NY governor's order limiting gatherings in areas with high infection rates 'discriminates against all houses of worship — and synagogues in particular'

Diagnosed last week, 92-year-old said continuing daily routine even as he spikes a fever, with doctor warning he is now in 'second, dangerous phase of the disease'

Lau, Yosef say worshipers should keep distance from others warn 'these are days of great danger'; report says police won't enter synagogues to enforce lockdown

Some 8% of test results Thursday showed COVID-19 infection, after weeks of hovering around 12%-13%

Housing Ministry figures show dire sales figures during March-May were replaced by an increase in purchases in June-August

As coronavirus task force nears full operations, senior officer says it was recently forced to focus on only the most recent cases, as daily totals far surpassed its capabilities