Russia’s chief rabbi hospitalized with suspected COVID-19 — reports

Russia’s chief rabbi, Berel Lazar, has been hospitalized in Moscow after displaying COVID-19 symptoms, according to various reports.

Lazar, who is in good condition, is waiting for the results of his coronavirus test and is expected to be released to his home on Tuesday.

Rabbi Berel Lazar at his office in Moscow, February 5, 2018. (Ariel Schnabel)

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