Israel's coronavirus infection rate stands at 3.79%, according to Health Ministry data released Friday. Of the 116,040 people tested for the virus Thursday, 3,843 were found to have the disease.
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The reproduction rate is 1.35, meaning that each confirmed carrier infects 1.35 other people.
As of Friday morning, there were 27,525 active cases of the virus in Israel, with 253 patients listed in serious condition, 52 of whom were on ventilators.
While 857,657 Israelis have recovered from the virus, 6,509 have died, 32 succumbing to the virus this week alone.
Over 5.8 million Israelis have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, while over 5.39 million have received both doses.
Since Israel approved a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine for Israelis aged 60 and over, over 349,700 Israelis have received an additional booster shot.
Noting high demand for vaccination, healthcare providers allayed concerns Israel's vaccine supply was running low.
In a statement, Clalit Healthcare Services, Israel's largest healthcare provider noted "there may be discrepancies of an hour to two hours in inventory replenishment."
"Not only do we not have a lack of vaccines, but in fact we are increasing the vaccinate rate and increasing the number of sites where people can get vaccinated every day," the Meuhedet healthcare provider said. It said 61% of clients had either already been vaccinated or made an appointment to get vaccinated soon.
In addition, Meuhedet noted it was "working around the clock to meet the goal set out for us by the prime minister to vaccinate everyone aged 60 and over with a third dose."
Beginning Sunday, the Magen David Adom emergency services will operate 120 rapid coronavirus testing stations across the country for the use of unvaccinated Israelis and those who have recovered from the virus. Anyone interested in a rapid test will need to schedule an appointment in advance. The rapid testing stations are designed to provide results within 15 minutes. The test results will then appear on the individual's Green Pass phone application to allow entry into hotels, restaurants, and event venues, as well as send the information to healthcare providers and the Health Ministry. Should an individual test positive, they will need to take a standard PCR coronavirus test and enter quarantine.
In a statement, Dr. Rafael Strugo, Magen David Adom's medical director, emphasized the rapid testing stations were not aimed at diagnosing those experiencing coronavirus symptoms but rather at allowing unvaccinated Israelis to attend public events in accordance with the Green Pass.
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