Israel’s Health Ministry reported 803 new cases of the coronavirus as of Sunday morning in the previous 24 hours, with the number of active patients rising to 11,189 • Full Story

The Mara D’asra of Crown Heights, Harav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, published an audio message on Erev Shabbos for the community regarding the current situation we find ourselves in where a potential second wave can start C”V and how we need to be extra careful to follow the health guidelines • Listen

Following a warning from Dr. Rosen and the Gedaliah Society regarding a few new cases of coronavirus in the Shchuna and a letter from the Rabbonim asking everyone to adhere to guidelines issued by medical professionals, the Gabboim of 770 issued a letter setting forth stricter guidelines for those entering the Shul including wearing a face covering and distancing from one another • Full Letter

Following a recent update from Dr. Eli Rosen, in conjunction with the Gedaliah Society that there are a few active coronavirus cases in the Shchuna, the Rabbonim of the Beis Din of Crown Heights, Harav Avrohom Osdoba and Harav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, published a letter asking the public to remain on high guard, to follow all the guidelines given by medical professionals • Full Letter

As the Coronavirus is leaving our community, read here the latest updates related to the Crown Heights community from the Gedaliah Society and Dr. Eli Rosen • Full Story

Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that the city is “full steam ahead” for reopening schools in September, with multiple plans already being discussed to bring as many students back to classrooms as possible • Full Story

The update in the case is that “supplemental briefs” have been filed – both by the State of New York, as well as by the attorney representing the Association of Jewish Camp Operators (AJCO). The briefs were filed on Wednesday • Full Story

The nation’s top infectious disease experts on Tuesday slammed airlines planning full flights as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country • Full Story

Dozens of Israeli towns and neighborhoods could be placed under lockdown soon, if present trends in the coronavirus pandemic continue, health officials warn • Full Story

The first of four experimental COVID-19 vaccines being tested by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech showed encouraging results in very early testing of 45 people, the companies said Wednesday • Full Story

As the Israeli government discusses closing the city of Ashdod due to a rise in coronavirus cases there, Lubavitch photographer Mendy Kurant documented an archeological site in the city that was renovated recently • Photos

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that he was delaying the planned resumption of indoor dining at restaurants in the city out of fear it would cause a spike in coronavirus infections • Full Story

El Al has canceled two passenger flights and four sightseeing flights scheduled for Wednesday, after the pilots’ union announced that pilots would not embark on flights due to the company’s financial crisis • Full Story

Chief U.S. District Judge Glenn Suddaby gave the parties until close of business tomorrow (Wednesday, July 1) to submit additional legal briefs. It is anticipated that a ruling will be handed down before the week’s end • Full Story

New York is urging travelers from eight additional states to self-quarantine for 14 days as it awaits a decision on the reopening of indoor dining in New York City • Full Story

In a counter brief to the one submitted by New York State in the law suit filed by the Association of Jewish Camp Operators (AJCO), lawyers for AJCO submitted their arguments disputing those offered by New York State • Full Story

Chabad of SE Morris County volunteers have recently prepared and distributed thousands of masks and gifts of chocolate to healthcare workers, and has delivered pallets of surplus food and hundreds of quarts of chicken soup to homebound and isolated seniors in the community • Full Story

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested Monday he may put the third phase of reopening from coronavirus restrictions on hold for the New York City area amid what he said were warning signs that residents are not abiding by social distancing guidelines • Full Story

Staff of camp Chayolei Hamelech had their temperatures checked as they boarded the bus to the camp in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania where hundreds of children will be spending their summer.

Next Thursday, July 2, Hadar Hatorah heads upstate to commence its annual Summer Program at the Shaloh Center in the Catskill Mountains. After facing months of confinement and classes via ZOOM, the change of scenery will be very welcome • Full Story

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu today convened the Coronavirus Cabinet to discuss further restrictions required in light of high morbidity data • Full Story

Five people died Saturday from the coronavirus in New York State, a death toll Gov. Andrew Cuomo called “the lowest number we have had since this started” • Full Story

A meeting of Israel’s coronavirus Cabinet on Sunday to discuss the possible implementation of new restrictions to stem the sharply rising number of new COVID-19 cases ended without any final decision having been made on the issue • Full Story

The New York Department of Health released a new update regarding overnight camps, following the state’s ban on camps and the directors of camps looking for loopholes to open • Full Letter

Confirmed coronavirus infections have surpassed the 10-million mark worldwide. A tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University registered the grim milestone Sunday, after India and Russia added thousands of new cases. The United States has confirmed more than 2.5 million infections, the most in the world • Full Story