Coronavirus

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

Purim is a holiday for partying. This year, the coronavirus makes things different.

As the epidemic surges all over the world, whether or not to proceed with long-planned events has become a tough decision.

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AIPAC alerts participants that some were in contact with coronavirus patient

“To our knowledge, no one who attended the conference has tested positive for coronavirus at this time,” the Israel lobbying group said.

A Yeshiva University student wears a face mask on the grounds of the university on March 4, 2020 in New York City. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

We’re tracking the impact of the coronavirus on the Jewish world. Here’s what we know.

At least one Jewish man with coronavirus is in critical condition, and Jewish institutions are struggling to adapt as the virus spreads.

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Stop kissing mezuzahs to lower coronavirus risk, Israeli chief rabbi advises

A small chapel close to Pordoi pass in the Canazei area at sunrise with the Setsas mountains in the distance. (Frank Bienewald/Getty Images)

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Passover in the time of coronavirus: Cancellations mount at kosher resorts

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Coronavirus triggers closures, mass quarantines for New York Jewish community

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2 Yeshiva University students in self-quarantine due to coronavirus

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Election workers in Israel refuse to touch ballots of those with possible coronavirus exposure

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3 Jewish day schools in NY close due to coronavirus

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Auschwitz museum does not want visitors from countries affected by coronavirus

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