After WHO concludes controversial drug doesn't help treat COVID-19, Brazilian president says 'it worked' for him, days after confirming he was infected

Trump downplays outbreak as 1,000 Americans die in 24 hours; global death toll surpasses 550,000; scientists say 'strong evidence' pregnant women can pass virus to unborn children

According to reported suggestion by Public Security Minister Ohana, people in outdoor spaces would only need to have face mask within reach

Parts of Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Lod, Ramle, Kiryat Malachi declared 'restricted zones' for 7 days from Friday 1 p.m.; 1,650 infections recorded in 24 hours, a single-day record

Ministers summoned to vote on lockdowns in sections of Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Lod and Kiryat Malachi; 1,650 new infections recorded over last 24 hours, a single-day high

2,200 have died in countries outside the US, FSU and Israel; some communities have been paralyzed by virus, Isaac Herzog says

Amid mounting anger at government over failure to help battered businesses weather pandemic, PM says self-employed to get immediate stipends, businesses to get up to NIS 500,000

Despite record new cases, Jonathan Halevy of Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek confident Israel can curb outbreak, says hospitals better able to cope; stresses need for social distancing

Israelis becoming more desperate, angry as government reimposes restrictions seen as crippling to host of industries, Yair Lapid says

Tourist Roman Trofimov spends three months in a tiny converted room in the Manila departure terminal after being refused entry during coronavirus lockdown and unable to turn back