Amazon considers baby products, health and household items, beauty and personal care, groceries, industrial, scientific and pet supplies as essential products.;

A severe shortage of medical equipment was found in the emergency warehouses for hospitals.;

The Foreign Ministry estimates that about half of the 6,000 Israelis trying to make their way home are still abroad.;

Rabbis approved the use of video chat software "Zoom" in order to connect families at Passover Seder.;

Distance learning began after the Education Ministry announced that schools would be closed for at least until the end of the Passover vacation.;

The Barkai Center for Practical Rabbinics and Community Development has over 250 volunteers delivering hot meals to elderly and house-bound Israelis.;

All five victims were elderly and had pre-existing medical conditions. Some 2,030 Israelis are infected with coronavirus - 37 in serious condition.;

Virtual conference explores ways that advanced products and systems can be used to fight global pandemic.;