Albert Lewitinn

The coronavirus pandemic in Israel will soon be officially over. Hebrew media reported on Monday evening that on January 18 the Home Front Command's Covid testing facilities will be closed and the responsibilities will be transferred to the health care service providers. Then on January 31, according to the Kan News report, the coronavirus will be considered a viral disease similar to the flu.

Law enforcement in New York City arrested two men and seized weapons in a "developing threat to the Jewish community." Christopher Brown, 21, and Matthew Mahrer, 22, were charged with making terrorist threats, aggravated harassment and criminal possession of a weapon. A Nazi armband was also reportedly found with those weapons. The NYPD's counter-terrorism unit already identified the threat on Friday and they later arrested the individuals outside of Penn Station.

ITVT is pleased to present “Television News in the Time of Covid,” a panel from our recent, week-long virtual conference, TVOT LIVE! Spring 2021.