A new study appears to shed more light the ways in which coronavirus passes from person to person, The Telegraph reports.Researchers from Manchester and Open University investigated various physical attributes and living habits affected transmission, and discovered that people over 6 feet tall had more than double the chance of being diagnosed with coronavirus.They suggest that this shows that the virus transmits via aerosols, and not just via droplets. Previous studies have suggested a similar conclusion, confirmed by other means.Professor Evan Kontopantelis of Manchester University said: "Though social distancing is still important, because transmission by droplets is still likely to occur, it does suggest that mask wearing may be just as – if not more – effective in prevention. But also, air purification in interior spaces should be further explored."

A youth who was standing the roof of a building adjacent to the Aish Hatorah yeshiva in the Old City was shot twice Friday afternoon just before the Sabbath began. One bullet grazed his neck and the other lodged in his chest. He was rushed to Sha'arei Tzedek Hospital and is in good condition following surgery to removed the bullet.The bullets apparently came from the direction of the Temple Mount which is located directly opposite the yeshiva and police believe the shooting to be a terrorist act.

Kann News reports that twenty-five year old Israeli actress Shira Haas has been nominated for an Emmy award. Emmy awards are given for outstanding performances television.

if you look at our numbers throughout the ages you will be unable to count us. That is a message to remember Tisha B'Av.

Coalition chairman fires Knesset Coronavirus Committee chairwoman, citing failure to attend important Knesset votes.

The Black Flags anti-Netnyahu movement behind many recent protests has demanded permission to demonstrate outside the home of Minister of the Interior Amir Ohana."We demand permission to demonstrate outside the home of the minister in charge of Netanyahu's security. Opposite an empty street. There is no reason that the police should not allow this expression of our democratic rights," movement representatives said.

Prof. Roni Gamzu says lockdown is a last resort, IDF to assume more responsibility in stopping spread of coronavirus.

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is seeking to extend his government's state of emergency beyond the six-month period announced at the end of January, The Guardian reports. Conte has requested that the period be extended until October.Conte explained that as "the virus ... has not run its course [it] would be incongruous to abruptly suspend such an effective measure," but opposition parties are objecting, pointing out that the rate of contagion has dropped dramatically in recent weeks.More than 35,000 people have died since the outbreak of the pandemic in Italy, due to coronavirus-related complications. The country has confirmed around 246,500 cases, and is continuing to report new diagnoses. The government argues that the existence of a state of emergency makes it easier to declare "red zones" if necessary, and to allocate resources quickly as needed.