New research suggests increased protection for those wearing facial coverings, not just reducing spread

Rouhani says 'the people will not accept' long-term closures after health minister blames US sanctions for 'empty coffers'; death toll hits 12,635

Organizers, police call on protesters to observe social distancing rules, wear masks; 'We are aware of the protesters' desire to make their cries and their pain heard'

2 fatalities take reported deaths from the virus among West Bank Palestinians to 28; Hamas says markets officially allowed back in business with social distancing regulations

Researchers say countries with BCG vaccination programs have fewer coronavirus fatalities when other variables accounted for; caution that research is preliminary, trials needed

With global death toll over 556,000, World Health Organization calls for international solidarity; Trump feuds with Fauci; restrictions imposed in Hong Kong, Australia, Uzbekistan

Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center lays off 32 people, furloughs 40, days after federal paycheck program ends, expects to halve its budget of $34 million

Contacts of carriers will now be examined 4-10 days back, instead of 14, depending on symptoms exhibited; health officials say it will let them focus on higher-risk individuals

Netanyahu's office describes sit-down on coronavirus economic crisis as 'positive' while representative for businesses calls it 'charged'; sides agree on weekly meetings

Lockdowns come into effect in neighborhoods in five towns and cities; death toll at 351, with 130 patients in serious condition, including 42 on ventilators