Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, 71, will 'provide an example of taking preventative measures while continuing to work at home,' his office says

Ted Cruz says he's entering home quarantine after shaking hands with infected man at conservative conference, which was also attended by US president, VP

60-year-old German citizen initially refused to transfer to isolation ward, was affected by acute pneumonia; Israel bans entry of non-citizens from Egyptian territory

As government mulls requiring all returning citizens to isolate for 14 days, some say the measure is unavoidable necessity to prevent the spread of coronavirus

Directive by Health Ministry comes as defense minister mulls full closure of West Bank to contain COVID-19 outbreak

Annual Auschwitz commemoration, which draws tens of thousands from around the world, delayed for first time since its founding

Netanyahu says no decision yet on travelers from the US but indicates 'difficult decisions' to be made in coming hours; 3 more Israelis infected

As fatalities nearly triple, PM Conte signs quarantine order for country's northern regions, putting some 15 million people into lockdown

Education Ministry cancels classes for the coming five days as infection spreads globally; WHO official says territory prepared to handle small number of cases

7 of the new patients returned from European countries, 6 came into contact with sick individuals in Israel; cause of 14th case unknown