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Staff members are at the forefront of medical technologies and innovation, task forces, methods and vaccines in the making, working to protect the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Eight elderly patients have so far succumbed to COVID-19 disease. Another 41 patients are in serious condition, 70 Israelis have recovered. Senior medical expert warns that by Passover, "We may have 80,000 verified patients."

The facilities are mostly earmarked for soldiers who contract the virus, to reduce the stress on civilian hospitals, but will also admit civilians if the need arises. The army is also preparing to help police enforce the countrywide quarantine.

“It is not possible to ascertain from whom the prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks," palace says.

Blue and White dismisses objections, says the appointment is only temporary and will address urgent issues only. Party promises that the temporary committee will not advance any amendments to legislation.

Rishon LeZion calls on residents who have to go out despite the lockdown to walk on the right-hand sidewalk, with traffic, to avoid spreading the virus to people approaching from the opposite direction.

According to the data: 24% of patients were contaminated while going to the places of prayer, while 5% caught the virus in yeshivot.

"Long-term scenario" could eat up 10% of Israel's GDP, warns Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron.

As nation fights COVID-19 pandemic, military decides to launch nation-wide operation to ensure that the elderly population receives food, medical supplies, and help while in quarantine.