Health Ministry reports 13,362 confirmed cases across the country, with 156 people now in critical condition, a 6.6% drop compared to 24 hours ago. Additionally, 109 patients are on ventilators, a 7.6% decline from the previous day’s figures.
"We're starting to release personal, economic space," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says in a special press conference. Health Ministry director urges public not to flout social distancing directives.
A London writer gets to realize his dream when a street comes to life during lockdown.
A New York author holds on to writing to preserve his existential meaning.
A Berlin author learns the lessons of life and mourns the dead.
During lockdown, a Jerusalem author finds solace by reading a novel on a Welsh town.
Health Ministry reports of 13,265 confirmed coronavirus cases. The number of people on ventilators drops from 137 to 129. Final decision on easing of restrictions imposed on public life expected on Saturday night.
Senators Ted Cruz and Chris Coons plan to pitch a bipartisan bill "to enhance partnerships between companies in the United States and Israel to develop innovative medical projects aimed at detecting, treating, and curing virus."
Washable white cotton masks will sell for $2 each, made to last weeks. "Each mask can be used dozens of times. By buying five masks for less than $10, you are set for a few months," project manager says.
Country’s economic activity to commence in two days pending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s final decision on the matter Saturday night.
