US Probing If Virus came from Chinese laboratory

US intelligence officials are investigating the theory that the novel coronavirus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan and was accidentally released to the public, CNN reported Thursday, citing multiple sources involved, though it stressed that the notion was far from substantiated.

The report added that other sources had told CNN that US intelligence hasn’t been able to corroborate the theory but is trying to “discern whether someone was infected in the lab through an accident or poor handling of materials and may have then infected others.”

Earlier this week, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, said American intelligence had examined the possibility that the new coronavirus originated in a Chinese laboratory, but that it seemed to be of “natural” origin.

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Israel Starts Removing Restrictions But in Stages

The Health Ministry recommended a number of measures that can be implemented immediately in anticipation of the end of the coronavirus crisis, Channel 12 News reported.

In the first phase, which will begin next week, 30% employees will return to work. The Health Ministrywill recommend a rule that anyone who can work from home will continue working from home.

In the first phase, those aged 70 and over or 65 with background illnesses will be required to stay home. Individual treatments in special education will be possible. Sports will be allowed only for individuals or a nuclear family, probably even beyond the 100-meter range currently allowed.

The second stage will begin two weeks later, in early May: employment will be restored to 50%, on regular shifts. There is a possibility of keeping children in a home setting - connecting up to two families. At this stage, there will be the option of picking up deliveries from restaurants and businesses, prayers of up to 10 people in open space, supervised family visits - and sports activities for up to two people.

In the third stage - in mid-May - stores will be opened. Malls will not be reopened. Hairdressing and cosmetics businesses will be allowed to open - in full protection with one person and without waiting. Children may be watched in groups of up to five children.

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Holocaust Survivor Tells His Horror Story While in Maimonides Hospital in Boro-Park

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Forbes Magazine: Israel the safest country from coronavirus

A study published in Forbes Magazine presents a comprehensive analysis examining the steps taken in various countries around the world as part of the fight against the spread of the Corona virus.

In the study, 60 countries are ranked according to different factors, including safety, risk level, treatment efficacy, and government support for people affected by the economic impact of the virus.

According to Forbes, Israel is the safest country in the world against the virus. In second place are Germany, South Korea and Australia. China is in fifth place.

In the risk index, Italy was ranked as the most dangerous, followed by the US, UK, Spain and France.

The study rated Israel's quarantine measures as highly effective in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Israel received a lower score on the level financial support it provides its citizens during the quarantine. The Israeli government received a high rating for its efficiency in dealing with the crisis.

Health Minister Yaacov Litzman expressed satisfaction with the data, 

"We have reached the goal of setting ourselves at least 10,000 tests per day. This is a great opportunity to praise the medical staff working around the clock in simple conditions for Israeli citizens. We will continue with this trend with all our might."

"I am deeply honored and appreciative of you, dear citizens of Israel, who struggle with pride and courage during a very difficult time, the vast majority of you obey the instructions and keep the Ministry of Health's directives aimed at preventing the spread of morbidity and saving lives.

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For $5.00 You Can Take a Dip in the Satmar Mikvah & They Will Throw in the Virus For Free

This sign was spotted in Williamsburg that advertised that the "Satmar Mikvah is open for everyone Erev Shviee Shel Pesach ...

for $5.00 a dip...."

What they didn't write is that by going to a mikvah that's open for everyone ... you can contract the virus ....

but I guess since they transmit the virus for free it wasn't necessary to write something that's obvious....

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Mordechai Weiner of Flatbush 57 Succumbs to the Virus

R’ Mordy, a resident of Flatbush, Brooklyn, was beloved by all who knew him.

Originally from Queens, R’ Mordy was a talmid at the Mirrer Mesivta in Flatbush, where his uncle, Rav Yosef Chaim Klein zt”l, was menahel.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Devorah Weiner, his sisters, Esther, Naomi, and Fraidel, and daughters, Hennie and Tova.

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What Boordom Will Do To People .....During Virus .......

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No "Good Deed" Goes Unpunished .... Music Truck Gets Pelted With Eggs in Bnei Brak

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Is Moshiach Close By? Satmar Brothers Talk After 20 years of Feuding

The  Satmar brothers had a phone conversation on Sunday night, to discuss the medical conditions of their family members who have the Coronavirus.

According to the blog Kikar HaSabbas,  Satmar Rebbe of Williamsburg, HaRav Zalman Leib Teitelbaum called his older brother the Satmar Rebbe of Kirays Yoel, HaRav Aharon Teitelbaum on Sunday night.

Ttheir brother, HaRav Lipa Teitelbaum, known as the Zenta Rov, has COVID-19 and is in critical condition on a respirator for nearly three weeks. Additionally, the wife of the Satmar Rebbe of Kiryas Yoel, Rebbitzen Sasha Teitelbaum has just been released from a Manhattan Hospital with COVID -19. Her condition has Bichasdei Hashem been improving.

Late Sunday night, Rav Zalman Leib called his brother in Kiryas Yoel and discussed the grave medical condition that their brother Rav Lipa is currently in. Rav Zalman Leib then inquired about the condition of his sister-in-law who has B”H been doing much better the past two days. The brothers then exchanged greetings for a Gut Yom Tov.

Please continue to say Tehillim for Sasha bas Leah Esther who has Bichasdei Hashem been removed from the respirator and doing better.

Please continue to say Tehillim for Chananya Yom Tov ben Pesel Leah who is in need of Rachmei Shomayim and remains critical 

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Thomas Friedman Meshiginer Anti-semitic Reporter from the New York Times Wants AOC As UN Ambassador

Is it time for the United States to name an anti-Israel envoy to the United Nations? 

A senior New York Times columnist believes that in a future Biden administration, that answer has to be "yes."

Former Vice President Joe Biden became the likely Democratic candidate to challenge US President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential elections in November after political rival Senator Bernie Sanders ended his presidential bid on Wednesday in an acknowledgment that Biden is too far ahead for him to have any reasonable hope of catching up.

In an opinion piece titled "What America Needs Next: A Biden National Unity Cabinet," columnist Thomas Friedman argued that if Biden becomes president, he should name Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a staunch critic of Israel,  as his UN ambassador.

Ocasio-Cortez has often accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of enacting "unjust and inhumane policies" with respect to the Palestinians and has also backed the actions of the anti-Israel boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.

Friedman, however, offered no explanation as to why he believed Ocasio-Cortez was qualified for the senior position.

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