20 june 2020
Twenty-four new coronavirus cases were confirmed this evening in the West Bank, bringing the total in one day to 108 cases and the overall total in Palestine to 979, according to Minister of Health Mai Alkaila.
The minister said two new cases were confirmed in Nablus, in addition to 22 in Hebron, the hardest-hit district in West bank amid a resurgence of coronavirus infections.
According to the Minister, 594 of the total cases have recovered and five have died leaving the total active cases so far at 380.
Premier reinstates restrictions as coronavirus cases rise sharply
Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh reinstated today evening a set of restrictions after experiencing a surge of coronavirus infections.
The premier ordered stricter measures in an effort to contain the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Palestine, including a five-day lockdown of Hebron Governorate, the worst-hit district of the West Bank.
Speaking at a press conference in Ramallah, Shtayyeh said movement in and out of Hebron will be barred for five days with the exception of cargo trucks, in order to enable medical teams to control the spread of the disease. He added that only pharmacies, bakery shops, and factories will be allowed to work during the upcoming five days, provided that all the health and safety requirements are met.
In addition, he ordered a 48-hour complete shutdown of Nablus city to enable the medical teams to trace contacts of every newly diagnosed case of COVID-19.
The Prime Minister also declared an immediate ban on weddings and graduation parties, mourning houses and all forms of public gatherings in all West Bank governorates.
He demanded all public and private facilities, factories and stores of all kinds in addition to cafes and restaurants, to adhere to the conditions of public safety, warning breachers of closure and being brought to justice.
Beginning tomorrow, Shtayyeh said the cabinet ministers will be asked to reduce the movement of their employees between the governorates unless necessary, with the exception of the employees from Hebron who will be required to work inside the governorate.
The Prime Minister said a full closure will be imposed on every village, camp, neighborhood, or city where the coronavirus is spread and in a manner that poses a risk to the entire population.
Shtayyeh warned that those who insist on violating the quarantine conditions and putting others at risk of being infected or dying from the virus will be brought to justice for trial.
“There is no longer any room for tolerance in the matter. The safety procedures are very simple: compliance with COVID-19 social distancing orders, and the use of a facemask in markets, public places, workplace and others. This is a compulsory measure that all citizens have to abide by,” he stated.
He maintained that work in Israeli settlements shall be strictly forbidden during the pandemic, and that stricter measures will be imposed in the event of non-compliance.
Shtayyeh said the emergency committees will be activated in various villages and communities to support the work of the security services, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
The minister said two new cases were confirmed in Nablus, in addition to 22 in Hebron, the hardest-hit district in West bank amid a resurgence of coronavirus infections.
According to the Minister, 594 of the total cases have recovered and five have died leaving the total active cases so far at 380.
Premier reinstates restrictions as coronavirus cases rise sharply
Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh reinstated today evening a set of restrictions after experiencing a surge of coronavirus infections.
The premier ordered stricter measures in an effort to contain the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Palestine, including a five-day lockdown of Hebron Governorate, the worst-hit district of the West Bank.
Speaking at a press conference in Ramallah, Shtayyeh said movement in and out of Hebron will be barred for five days with the exception of cargo trucks, in order to enable medical teams to control the spread of the disease. He added that only pharmacies, bakery shops, and factories will be allowed to work during the upcoming five days, provided that all the health and safety requirements are met.
In addition, he ordered a 48-hour complete shutdown of Nablus city to enable the medical teams to trace contacts of every newly diagnosed case of COVID-19.
The Prime Minister also declared an immediate ban on weddings and graduation parties, mourning houses and all forms of public gatherings in all West Bank governorates.
He demanded all public and private facilities, factories and stores of all kinds in addition to cafes and restaurants, to adhere to the conditions of public safety, warning breachers of closure and being brought to justice.
Beginning tomorrow, Shtayyeh said the cabinet ministers will be asked to reduce the movement of their employees between the governorates unless necessary, with the exception of the employees from Hebron who will be required to work inside the governorate.
The Prime Minister said a full closure will be imposed on every village, camp, neighborhood, or city where the coronavirus is spread and in a manner that poses a risk to the entire population.
Shtayyeh warned that those who insist on violating the quarantine conditions and putting others at risk of being infected or dying from the virus will be brought to justice for trial.
“There is no longer any room for tolerance in the matter. The safety procedures are very simple: compliance with COVID-19 social distancing orders, and the use of a facemask in markets, public places, workplace and others. This is a compulsory measure that all citizens have to abide by,” he stated.
He maintained that work in Israeli settlements shall be strictly forbidden during the pandemic, and that stricter measures will be imposed in the event of non-compliance.
Shtayyeh said the emergency committees will be activated in various villages and communities to support the work of the security services, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
The latest coronavirus test results confirmed 51 new cases in the West Bank, the majority in the southern West Bank district of Hebron, thus raising total today to 84 and overall total in Palestine to 954, according to Minister of Health Mai Alkaila.
While yesterday’s 75 new cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) confirmed in the West Bank was the highest number in a single day since the outbreak of the disease in Palestine in early March, today’s figure of 84 cases so far has already topped that.
Hebron district is by far the hardest hit with 49 of the latest confirmed cases with 258 total until the publication of this report. The remaining two cases were in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, said Alkaila.
According to the Minister, 592 of the total cases have recovered and five have died leaving the total active cases so far at 357.
After Hebron, Jerusalem district comes next with 38 active cases, Nablus 23, Gaza Strip 15, Ramallah and Al-Bireh 6, Bethlehem 5, Qalqilya 5, Jenin 4, Jericho and the Jordan Valley 2, and Tulkarm 1.
Total cases in the West Bank are now 687, Gaza Strip 72 and 195 in occupied East Jerusalem.
Out of the 592 recovered cases, the West Bank has 381, Gaza Strip 56 and East Jerusalem 155.
Five deaths were recorded – two in West Bank, two in East Jerusalem and one in Gaza.
Numbers of coronavirus cases in Palestine continue to rise sharply with 33 new cases confirmed
The number of coronavirus cases in Palestine continued to rise sharply with 33 new cases confirmed this morning in the West Bank bringing overall total in Palestine to 903, according to Minister of Health Mai Alkaila.
Yesterday, 75 new cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) were confirmed in the West Bank, the highest number in a single day since the outbreak of the disease in Palestine in early March.
Hebron district in the south of the West Bank is the hardest hit with 32 of today’s confirmed cases and 209 cases total so far. Of the newest cases, 26 were in the city of Hebron while the remaining six in its area villages. The 33rd case was in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, said Alkaila.
According to the Minister, 592 of the total cases have recovered and five have died leaving the total active cases so far at 306.
After Hebron, Jerusalem district has the highest active cases with 38, Nablus 21, Gaza Strip 15, Ramallah and Al-Bireh 6, Bethlehem 5, Qalqilya 5, Jenin 4, Jericho and the Jordan Valley 2, and Tulkarm 1.
Total cases in the West Bank are now 636, Gaza Strip 72 and 195 in occupied East Jerusalem.
Out of the 592 recovered cases, the West Bank has 381, Gaza Strip 56 and East Jerusalem 155.
Five deaths were recorded – two in West Bank, two in East Jerusalem and one in Gaza.
While yesterday’s 75 new cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) confirmed in the West Bank was the highest number in a single day since the outbreak of the disease in Palestine in early March, today’s figure of 84 cases so far has already topped that.
Hebron district is by far the hardest hit with 49 of the latest confirmed cases with 258 total until the publication of this report. The remaining two cases were in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, said Alkaila.
According to the Minister, 592 of the total cases have recovered and five have died leaving the total active cases so far at 357.
After Hebron, Jerusalem district comes next with 38 active cases, Nablus 23, Gaza Strip 15, Ramallah and Al-Bireh 6, Bethlehem 5, Qalqilya 5, Jenin 4, Jericho and the Jordan Valley 2, and Tulkarm 1.
Total cases in the West Bank are now 687, Gaza Strip 72 and 195 in occupied East Jerusalem.
Out of the 592 recovered cases, the West Bank has 381, Gaza Strip 56 and East Jerusalem 155.
Five deaths were recorded – two in West Bank, two in East Jerusalem and one in Gaza.
Numbers of coronavirus cases in Palestine continue to rise sharply with 33 new cases confirmed
The number of coronavirus cases in Palestine continued to rise sharply with 33 new cases confirmed this morning in the West Bank bringing overall total in Palestine to 903, according to Minister of Health Mai Alkaila.
Yesterday, 75 new cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) were confirmed in the West Bank, the highest number in a single day since the outbreak of the disease in Palestine in early March.
Hebron district in the south of the West Bank is the hardest hit with 32 of today’s confirmed cases and 209 cases total so far. Of the newest cases, 26 were in the city of Hebron while the remaining six in its area villages. The 33rd case was in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, said Alkaila.
According to the Minister, 592 of the total cases have recovered and five have died leaving the total active cases so far at 306.
After Hebron, Jerusalem district has the highest active cases with 38, Nablus 21, Gaza Strip 15, Ramallah and Al-Bireh 6, Bethlehem 5, Qalqilya 5, Jenin 4, Jericho and the Jordan Valley 2, and Tulkarm 1.
Total cases in the West Bank are now 636, Gaza Strip 72 and 195 in occupied East Jerusalem.
Out of the 592 recovered cases, the West Bank has 381, Gaza Strip 56 and East Jerusalem 155.
Five deaths were recorded – two in West Bank, two in East Jerusalem and one in Gaza.
19 june 2020
Minister of Health, Mai al-Kaileh, confirmed today eight more cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the West Bank, which raises the total cases confirmed today to 73.
She said five of the eight cases were in the city of Hebron, south of the West Bank, while two others were in the nearby al-Fawwar refugee camp. The eighth case was in the city of Bethlehem.
Al-Kaileh pointed out that the number of active COVID-19 cases in Palestine stands at 271.
She said five of the eight cases were in the city of Hebron, south of the West Bank, while two others were in the nearby al-Fawwar refugee camp. The eighth case was in the city of Bethlehem.
Al-Kaileh pointed out that the number of active COVID-19 cases in Palestine stands at 271.
Minister of Health Mai al-Kaileh confirmed on Friday evening 24 more cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) which brings up the total cases reported in Palestine so far to 858.
She said 14 of the new cases were in the city of Nablus, north of the West Bank, while the remaining 10 others were in the southern West Bank district of Hebron.
Al-Kaileh pointed out that 592 patients have recovered so far, whereas 261 cases remain active to date, including 170 cases in Hebron, 38 in occupied Jerusalem, 4 in Ramallah, 4 in Bethlehem, 5 in Qalqilia, 18 in Nablus, 4 in Jenin, 2 in Jericho, one in Tulkam, and 15 in the Gaza Strip.
In the meantime, Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said the high emergency and security committees will meet on Saturday to discuss the reports of the health committees regarding the sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases, and the measures required to contain the pandemic.
Shtayyeh called on the public to further adhere to the safety requirements in order not to lose control over the spread of the pandemic.
She said 14 of the new cases were in the city of Nablus, north of the West Bank, while the remaining 10 others were in the southern West Bank district of Hebron.
Al-Kaileh pointed out that 592 patients have recovered so far, whereas 261 cases remain active to date, including 170 cases in Hebron, 38 in occupied Jerusalem, 4 in Ramallah, 4 in Bethlehem, 5 in Qalqilia, 18 in Nablus, 4 in Jenin, 2 in Jericho, one in Tulkam, and 15 in the Gaza Strip.
In the meantime, Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said the high emergency and security committees will meet on Saturday to discuss the reports of the health committees regarding the sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases, and the measures required to contain the pandemic.
Shtayyeh called on the public to further adhere to the safety requirements in order not to lose control over the spread of the pandemic.
Palestine today confirmed 19 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the occupied territories since the pandemic outbreak to 834.
Health Minister Mai al-Kaileh announced in a press statement that 19 cases were found in Taffuh town, west of Hebron.
She added that 22 patients recovered from the virus; 11 patients in the northern West Bank district of Qalqilia and 11 others in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Earlier today, 20 novel coronavirus cases were confirmed in the West Bank. They included 18 cases in Hebron district, one in Bethlehem district and one in Nablus city.
According to the latest coronavirus data, out of the 834 cases, 567 are in the West Bank, 72 in the Gaza Strip and 195 in East Jerusalem.
Recoveries has reached 592 total, including 437 in the West Bank and Gaza and 155 in East Jerusalem, leaving a total of 237 active cases. The death toll still stood at five.
Health Minister Mai al-Kaileh announced in a press statement that 19 cases were found in Taffuh town, west of Hebron.
She added that 22 patients recovered from the virus; 11 patients in the northern West Bank district of Qalqilia and 11 others in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Earlier today, 20 novel coronavirus cases were confirmed in the West Bank. They included 18 cases in Hebron district, one in Bethlehem district and one in Nablus city.
According to the latest coronavirus data, out of the 834 cases, 567 are in the West Bank, 72 in the Gaza Strip and 195 in East Jerusalem.
Recoveries has reached 592 total, including 437 in the West Bank and Gaza and 155 in East Jerusalem, leaving a total of 237 active cases. The death toll still stood at five.
Palestine Friday morning confirmed 20 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the occupied territories since the pandemic outbreak to 815.
Health Minister Mai al-Kaileh announced in a press statement that 18 of the 20 cases were residents of the new pandemic epicenter, the southern West Bank district of Hebron.
She identified the two other cases as a resident of Bethlehem district and a resident of Nablus city.
According to the latest coronavirus data, out of the 815 cases, 548 are in the West Bank, 72 in the Gaza Strip and 195 in East Jerusalem.
Recoveries has reached 570 total, including 415 in the West Bank and Gaza and 155 in East Jerusalem, leaving a total of 245 active cases.
Health Minister Mai al-Kaileh announced in a press statement that 18 of the 20 cases were residents of the new pandemic epicenter, the southern West Bank district of Hebron.
She identified the two other cases as a resident of Bethlehem district and a resident of Nablus city.
According to the latest coronavirus data, out of the 815 cases, 548 are in the West Bank, 72 in the Gaza Strip and 195 in East Jerusalem.
Recoveries has reached 570 total, including 415 in the West Bank and Gaza and 155 in East Jerusalem, leaving a total of 245 active cases.
Israeli forces dawn Friday detained at least seven Palestinians from the northern West Bank, said local sources and witnesses.
A large Israeli military force searched several houses, turning them upside down, and rounded up four Palestinians from Qaffin town, northeast of Tulkarem city.
Meanwhile, undercover Israeli forces, known as Musta'ribeen, sneaked their way into Jenin city using a Palestinian-registered civilian vehicle, and kidnapped two Palestinians, who remained unidentified, from the vicinity of Khalil Suleiman Government Hospital.
Another Palestinian, identified as a resident of Jenin refugee camp, was rounded up from the vicinity of Salem military post, northwest of Jenin city.
A similar military raid was carried out in Qabatia town, where soldiers opened fire towards local youngsters attempting to bloc their passage. No injuries were reported though.
Israeli forces frequently raid Palestinian houses almost on a daily basis across the West Bank on the pretext of searching for “wanted” Palestinians, triggering clashes with residents.
These raids, which take place also in areas under the full control of the Palestinian Authority, are conducted with no need for a search warrant, whenever and wherever the military chooses in keeping with its sweeping arbitrary powers.
According to Palestinian figures, roughly 5,700 Palestinians -- including numerous women and children -- are currently languishing in Israeli detention facilities.
Under Israeli military law army commanders have full executive, legislative and judicial authority over 3 million Palestinians living in the West Bank. Palestinians have no say in how this authority is exercised.
A large Israeli military force searched several houses, turning them upside down, and rounded up four Palestinians from Qaffin town, northeast of Tulkarem city.
Meanwhile, undercover Israeli forces, known as Musta'ribeen, sneaked their way into Jenin city using a Palestinian-registered civilian vehicle, and kidnapped two Palestinians, who remained unidentified, from the vicinity of Khalil Suleiman Government Hospital.
Another Palestinian, identified as a resident of Jenin refugee camp, was rounded up from the vicinity of Salem military post, northwest of Jenin city.
A similar military raid was carried out in Qabatia town, where soldiers opened fire towards local youngsters attempting to bloc their passage. No injuries were reported though.
Israeli forces frequently raid Palestinian houses almost on a daily basis across the West Bank on the pretext of searching for “wanted” Palestinians, triggering clashes with residents.
These raids, which take place also in areas under the full control of the Palestinian Authority, are conducted with no need for a search warrant, whenever and wherever the military chooses in keeping with its sweeping arbitrary powers.
According to Palestinian figures, roughly 5,700 Palestinians -- including numerous women and children -- are currently languishing in Israeli detention facilities.
Under Israeli military law army commanders have full executive, legislative and judicial authority over 3 million Palestinians living in the West Bank. Palestinians have no say in how this authority is exercised.
