Edna and Henry Ben Shabbat are among the first to disembark Diamond Princess, say they're feeling well but will be worried until all 12 Israelis are off
Hundreds start to leave Diamond Princess after highly criticized, two-week containment period; 3 Israelis from ship hospitalized in Japan, another 12 expected to fly home Thursday
Foreign Ministry says arrangements have been made to whisk passengers off vessel and straight onto jet for flight to Israel; anyone found to be infected will have to remain
Many West Bank retailers rely on low-cost Chinese imports for stock, but coronavirus scare has throttled supplies and using alternative suppliers will raise prices for customers
Optimistic data indicates new infections falling since early this month; there is 'clearer picture of the outbreak, how it’s developing and where it’s headed,' says WHO chief
Directive applies to travelers from Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore; Foreign Ministry frets over diplomatic fallout from stringent measures to prevent outbreak
Heath Ministry and Central Elections Committee make arrangements for those suspected of having contracted deadly virus, enabling them to vote in March 2 election
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