The latest news from Ohio
The City of Bexley’s COVID-19 task force strongly encourages all residents to wear face cove… Read more
The American Red Cross will hold two blood drives this week in Bexley. Read more
The Ohio State University will hold a historic virtual commencement on May 3 with Apple CEO … Read more
A bipartisan bill was passed into law March 27 to allow voters who have not yet voted in the… Read more
The Columbus Jewish News has compiled a list of organizations and businesses that are creating online content due to the stay-at-home order in Ohio. If you are offering a video class, email the information to Staff Reporter McKenna Corson at mcorson@cjn.org and put “Video Class” in the subject line. Read more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, known as the CARES Act, is a historic $2 trillion stimulus bill signed by President Donald Trump. It includes a $349 billion relief program for small businesses, available through the Small Business Administration’s existing 7(a) Paycheck Protection Program. Structured as forgivable loans, the program is designed to bridge employers through the shutdowns caused by COVID-19. Read more
The CDC on April 3 recommended wearing cloth face coverings in public to help slow the sprea… Read more
The Columbus Jewish News has compiled a list of organizations and businesses that are creating online content due to the stay-at-home order in Ohio. If you are offering a video class, email the information to Staff Reporter McKenna Corson at mcorson@cjn.org and put “Video Class” in the subject line. Read more
A few dozen Ohio prisoners could be released early. Read more
Central Ohio’s new annual film festival, Cinema Columbus, previously scheduled for May has b… Read more
The latest coronavirus headlines
According to Israel’s Defense Ministry, the El Al flights will land at a rate of two per day until all 20 tons of medical equipment, including 900,000 surgical masks, half a million protective suits and several ventilators, have been delivered.
The post First of 11 planes bringing vital medical supplies from China to Israel touches down appeared first on JNS.org. Read more
In a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi names eight aspects of the country's response to the nationwide pandemic that the military should assume responsibility for immediately.
The post IDF chief calls for military to be put in charge of coronavirus response appeared first on JNS.org. Read more
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri: “Especially on seder night we don’t want people moving around from one family to another” • Jerusalem to be divided into eight districts, with residents unable to travel between them.
The post Israel declares full curfew starting on Passover eve appeared first on JNS.org. Read more
Israel's death toll from the virus stands at 47, with 8,018 confirmed cases and 127 people in critical condition, among them 106 on ventilators • Israeli Defense Ministry asked to help administer nursing homes.
The post Number of coronavirus cases in Israel exceeds 8,000 as death toll continues to rise appeared first on JNS.org. Read more
“We are operating in a challenging time, and in a global ‘war’ to acquire the necessary components and fulfill our mission,” said Udi Kantor, CEDO of Inovytec.
The post Israeli missile-production line starts churning out much-needed ventilators appeared first on JNS.org. Read more
Presenters will give an overview of the Israeli response to COVID-19, followed by a discussion on the failures and successes the Jewish state has experienced to date.
The post Israeli health experts to discuss medical innovations, response to coronavirus appeared first on JNS.org. Read more
Hamas launched a rocket last week into Israel. Internally, if any popular or social unrest rises against Hamas due to economic woes or its handling of the coronavirus, it will be channeled very quickly by the terror organization towards Israel, possibly leading to a new round of clashes or even a broader conflict.
The post Palestinian incitement continues unabated, despite Israeli assistance and cooperation regarding COVID-19 appeared first on JNS.org. Read more
He wrote the title track to Tom Hanks’ 1996 film “That Thing You Do!”
The post Grammy, Emmy-winning songwriter Adam Schlesinger dies of corona complications appeared first on JNS.org. Read more
The human trials will be conducted on “young, healthy individuals” and will then likely expand to the general population.
The post Israeli researchers believe coronavirus vaccine testing could commence by June appeared first on JNS.org. Read more
“For the first time in history, we had to cancel all of our summer tours to Israel. Our teens will not be able to go to Israel, and that is very tragic for sorts of reasons,” Simon Johnson, chief executive of the Jewish Leadership Council in the United Kingdom.
The post World Jewish leaders deliberate collective issues of the day: virus, economy, anti-Semitism appeared first on JNS.org. Read more
COVID-19 resources
If you have questions regarding COVID-19, call 833-4ASKODH (833-427-5634) or visit coronavirus.ohio.gov.
- COVID-19 information from Franklin County Public Health
- COVID-19 information from the Ohio Department of Health
- COVID-19 information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- How COVID-19 spreads
- Symptoms of COVID-19
- What to do if you are sick
- Steps to prevent illness
- People at higher risk for COVID-19 and special populations
- Checklist for faith-based and community organizations
- How to talk to children about COVID-19
- Top 10 things to buy to prepare for COVID-19
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