Coronavirus

All the latest on COVID-19 from across the Jewish world.

Mayor of Teaneck, NJ, calls on all residents to self-quarantine

Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin said residents should go out only if they “absolutely have to,” but the self-quarantine is not mandatory.

Ideas

I’m a veteran expert in stopping epidemics. Here’s why Jewish institutions should cancel everything.

We must act now in big ways to protect ourselves and those around us from the coronavirus, writes an expert who has helped stop epidemics across the world.

A class for elderly residents to learn Facebook at the Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly in Massachusetts. (Suzanne Kreiter/Getty Images)

No visitors, no group dinners: How Jewish nursing homes are trying to keep seniors safe from the coronavirus

Senior citizens are most vulnerable to COVID-19. So Jewish senior living facilities have put strict restrictions on who can come in and out.

United States

As the coronavirus epidemic looms, American Jews brace for a Shabbat like no other

Ideas

Asian Americans are facing violent xenophobia during the coronavirus outbreak. Jews have a responsibility to speak out.

Health

Jewish Agency sending teen emissaries back to Israel, and to quarantine

Global

Brazilian Jewish schools close to prevent coronavirus infections

United States

Jared Kushner relative solicits coronavirus tips for him on Facebook

Israel

Israel police investigating 21 people suspected of violating isolation orders

Global

Rabbi at large London synagogue ill with coronavirus after Morocco trip

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