Tasked with building a coalition, Blue and White leader vows to heal Israeli society 'from the effects of the coronavirus epidemic, and the epidemic of divisiveness and hate'

Officials say general closure could be possible down the line, as they gather to consider next steps to stem spread of virus

Tests on 45 young, healthy volunteers to begin in Washington state, but officials caution it will take a year to 18 months to fully validate any potential vaccine

CDC urges ban on gatherings of more than 50 people for 8 weeks, while governors and mayors close restaurants, bars, and schools; companies shut stores, theme parks

Restaurants and cafes try to offer takeout options in order to get through pandemic, but have been forced to put most of their regular staff on unpaid leave

He's not prime minister yet, but the ex-army chief has defied his critics and proven his political mettle against the formidable Benjamin Netanyahu

Senior Health Ministry official blasts office for ill-preparedness; some 2,600 medical professionals in quarantine; masks, protective suits said stolen from hospitals

13 patients listed as moderate, while majority of those infected have light symptoms; 4 people no longer ill, Health Ministry says; IDF says 5th soldier diagnosed