Number of new coronavirus cases hits new 24-hour record of 1,971, with 257 patients listed in serious condition and 77 on ventilators. Bnei Brak, Betar Illit, and Beit Shemesh lead the nation in number of active cases.
Rapid corona detection kit employs a revolutionary device that uses light waves to analyze molecular content.
Knesset Corona committee votes to keep restaurants open, with limits on the number of customers, against the coalition's demands.
"A system that has been neglected is receiving today an investment it rightly deserves. We have opened a new page that will move the health system forward," says Health Minister Yuli Edelstein.
AstraZeneca and Oxford University report promising findings from early testing of new vaccine; Israel working to sign deals with multiple companies.
The Knesset's Special Committee on Dealing with the Coronavirus Pandemic decide public pools and beaches may remain open on weekends, poised to give green light to restaurants to continue operating so long as they avoid indoor seating.
Nurses warn gross manpower shortage is compromising patient care. Health Ministry: Out of 28,424 active cases, 259 patients are in serious condition, COVID-19 death toll at 415.
Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch joins committee meeting, promises cabinet will seek out compromise that will allow beaches to remain open.
The death toll of COVID-19 exceeds 400, Health Ministry says. Nearly 1,600 Israelis diagnosed with the virus over the weekend.
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