Haifa researchers are asking doctors everywhere to share patients' oxygen data, in hope of developing system that sends an alert when home-based patients may need hospitalization

Political crisis has led to resignation of two health ministers and open row between President Jair Bolsonaro, who opposes lockdowns, and state governors who imposed them

Yizhar Shai reportedly tested negative earlier this week but will undergo second check; said to have last met with diagnosed aide last week

248 children and educational workers now diagnosed with coronavirus as nationwide spike in cases continues

Crisis has forced hundreds of millions out of work, hitting young and poor the hardest, report says, with global output to contract 6% this year in best-case scenario

Health Ministry says cumulative death toll will be publicized but with changes in tallying methodology; move comes after allegations that government was hiding severity of pandemic

New version of app will show when public transportation is crowded, warn of COVID-19 checkpoints; users heading to health clinics or testing centers will get relevant reminders

Reaching Jerusalem, demonstrators block access to Finance Ministry to demand greater government support as venues remain shuttered during coronavirus outbreak

Nefesh B'Nefesh says woman had previously tested positive for antibodies, took taxi home from airport; passenger says travelers weren't wearing masks or keeping their distance

88 people diagnosed since Tuesday evening; city and immigration officers to check adherence to virus regulations, including masks and quarantine