Israeli intelligence agency delivers 100,000 new coronavirus test kits collected overseas to local labs. In the next few days, the Mossad will facilitate the delivery of 4 million additional kits.
PM Netanyahu says he will not hesitate to authorize punitive measures, such as hefty fines, against those who violate Health Ministry's directives.
A full closure, in which all Israelis will be ordered to stay at home at all times except to purchase food or medicine or receive medical treatment, could become a reality as country prepares for next stage of coronavirus battle. Interior Minister Gilad Erdan tells heads of Israel's security apparatus to make concrete plans.
Holocaust survivor Shoshana Trister, 85, offers some perspective in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
“Every company with a solution, whether it is in the proof-of-concept stage or a mature product that can be immediately phased into Israel's health services, are invited to contact the Israel Innovation Authority," says Economy Minister Eli Cohen.
Five patients in serious condition, while 11 have made a full recovery. If the situation remains relatively under control, restrictions on the public could be lifted – if not, the country will go on lockdown.
Shas, Likud ministers exposed to coronavirus in a meeting at the Interior Ministry on Sunday, after which one of the participants tested positive for the virus.
Israeli government charters planes to bring back Israelis affected by travel ban, who will now get free ride home from Peru and Scandinavian countries. El Al: As Israel's national carrier, we have a long history of helping in times of emergency.
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases hits 337. Public instructed not to leave the house unless absolutely necessary. If the public fails to take Health Ministry directives seriously, "thousands could die," official warns.
"All countries should be able to test all suspected cases, they cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded," World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asserts.
