Adnan Ishaq says checks a precautionary measure to prevent spread of new virus; PA premier orders closure of places where infected Korean tourists visited

With swathes of China under lockdown in an effort to contain disease, exports and imports have slowed, dropping global indicator of goods transportation costs to lowest since 2016

Foreign Ministry says Israelis returning from the East Asian countries or who were there in the last 14 days must self-quarantine at home for 2 weeks

Har Gilo community demands defense minister abort proposal to keep some 200 tourists isolated at local military academy over coronavirus fears

PM, public security minister instruct Shin Bet, police to prepare to deal with anyone, including foreign actors, who seeks to stoke fear to harm integrity of vote

Rafi Peretz reportedly makes decision without consulting with his ministry's officials; there have been no reports of illness in the European nation

What is the mortality rate? How infectious is it? And how is it transmitted from person to person? There is still much to be learned, but here are some preliminary answers

Spokesman says there are now 43 confirmed cases of the illness in the country

Non-Israelis who visited the 2 Asian countries in past 14 days will be turned away due to virus fears; Israelis returning from Italy, Australia, Taiwan urged to check for symptoms

Airline set to drop inaugural March 11 flight to Japan as coronavirus wreaks havoc on global tourism and company reports significant loss in revenue