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

De Blasio 'distraught at having to take this action,' fearing effect on tens of thousands who rely on schools for a hot meal, health workers, first responders with no childcare

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

Using amplifiers and the classic Ehud Manor song 'Bashana Haba'a,' a neighborhood joins together during coronavirus outbreak

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

After social worker who returned from France contracts virus, 4 fellow staffers also infected along with resident; CEO calls for Health Ministry involvement

For 15 years, theft of a catapult bolt stone weighed on his mind. With the coronavirus crisis, anonymous Israeli uses go-between to restore national treasure, unburden conscience