The “Hamagen” (“The Shield”) app tells users if over the previous 14 days they crossed paths with anyone found to be infected by the virus. App “can help stop the spread of the disease and protect those closest to us,” the ministry says.

President Rivlin’s optimism for coexistence born out of working with the PA to combat the coronavirus is a pipe dream.

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.

Defense Ministry seeks to develop new methods to test for the coronavirus – including a voice-recognition app that might be able to facilitate home-diagnosis of initial symptoms.