Italy's death toll grows but rate of new infections hits new low; Zimbabwe, parts of Nigeria shut down in attempt to slow spread of coronavirus

Daily total of 450 cases shows marked drop from earlier 24-period; 79 patients in serious condition, including 66 hooked up to ventilators; 161 people have recovered

Announcing retirement, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon says NIS 60 billion of largest-ever package to help businesses and others affected by pandemic; protesters push for more

Prime minister to remain in isolation until told otherwise by Health Ministry, after aide comes down with COVID-19; tests of his close aides and family also come back clean

Official says Palestinians had been down to a few hundred kits to test for COVID-19 before shipment arrived

Military takes responsibility for country's senior living facilities, forced to change enlistment dates due to pandemic

Military says only commanders and soldiers serving in West Bank settlements will carry weapons, as IDF takes on complicated new mission among Israeli civilians

Cuomo laments 'staggering' number of deaths; refrigerated trucks reportedly being prepared to work as mobile morgues, as officials warn health system could collapse