Hydroxychloroquine in patients with mainly mild to moderate coronavirus disease 2019: open label, randomised controlled trial

https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1849

Conclusions Administration of hydroxychloroquine did not result in a significantly higher probability of negative conversion than standard of care alone in patients admitted to hospital with mainly persistent mild to moderate covid-19. Adverse events were higher in hydroxychloroquine recipients than in non-recipients.

"לנהוג במשנה זהירות, שלא ניפרד שוב מבית הכנסת"

https://www.kikar.co.il/360978.html

הגאון רבי אשר וייס מתייחס לפתיחת בתי הכנסת ומספר על הדילמה שלו כיצד להגיד למרבית המתפללים שאסור להם להגיע עקב חוסר המקום בבית מדרשו • צפו בוידאו

67 NJ Pastors Say They'll Sue if Not Allowed to Reopen, Question Why People Can Go to Home Depot but Not Church

https://www.newsweek.com/67-nj-pastors-say-theyll-sue-if-not-allowed-reopen-question-why-people-can-go-home-depot-not-1506187

Sixty-seven New Jersey pastors said they will sue the state if they are not allowed to reopen their churches to in-person services, according to a letter sent to Governor Phil Murphy Thursday.

Agudath Israel Welcomes NYS Religious Gatherings Update

https://agudah.org/agudath-israel-welcomes-nys-religious-gatherings-update/

Today, Governor Cuomo announced that beginning Thursday, May 21st, religious gatherings of up to 10 people in a house of worship will be allowed, statewide, if strict social distancing measures are enforced and all participants wear masks.

We thank the governor for his attention to Agudath Israel’s and others’ advocacy on this important issue. With Shavuos and Kabolas HaTorah soon arriving, we look forward to the day when our batei knessios and batei midrashim will once again be lively centers of Torah and tefillah.

Trump’s Demand That Houses Of Worship Reopen Met With Dire Warnings | MSNBC

'Things Are Looking Swampier And Swampier': Pompeo Under Fire Amidst Growing Scandals | MSNBC

Data goes against Trump's fear of mail-in voting

Reporters band together, FORCE press secretary to answer how Trump can “override” governors

Appeal Court orders Flynn judge to explain himself

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/21/appeal-court-flynn-judge-273967

A panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia say district court judge Emmet Sullivan must respond within 10 days to a request by Flynn that the higher court force him to drop the case. The appeals court order is the latest twist in a remarkable series of events that have thrown the Flynn case into turmoil on the eve of his sentencing for pleading guilty to lying to the FBI.

Will the Coronavirus Kill What’s Left of Americans’ Faith in Washington?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/23/us/coronavirus-government-trust.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

In 2019, just 17 percent of Americans said they trusted the federal government to do the right thing. The pandemic appears to be eroding their faith even more.

US synagogues demur as Trump demands states let houses of worship reopen

https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-synagogues-demur-as-trump-demands-states-let-houses-of-worship-reopen/

Many Jewish leaders reject president’s entreaty as evidence shows group prayer conducive to outbreaks; debate over how to resume services divides some observant communities

UAE activists rail against Palestinians for rejecting medical supplies

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/uae-rail-against-palestinians-for-rejecting-medical-supplies-629047

 United Arab Emirates (UAE) political activists, academics and social media users have expressed outrage over the Palestinian Authority’s reported refusal to accept medical supplies from the Gulf state because they were delivered through Ben-Gurion Airport.

PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said last week that the UAE did not coordinate the delivery of the medical supplies with the Palestinians.

 

Why do people believe conspiracy theories - and can they ever be convinced not to?

 https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-why-do-people-believe-conspiracy-theories-and-can-they-ever-be-convinced-not-to-11985334

As a new video titled "Plandemic" spreads disinformation online, Sky News looks into the appeal of conspiracy theories.

A disgraced scientist and a viral video: how a Covid conspiracy theory started

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/14/coronavirus-viral-video-plandemic-judy-mikovits-conspiracy-theories

In Plandemic Dr Judy Mikovits blames coronavirus outbreak on a ‘circular cabal’ led by Bill Gates, accuses Dr Fauci of burying her research and says wearing a mask ‘activates your own virus’