3 aug 2020

National death toll from COVID-19 increases to 546 after eight more Israelis pass away; 331 patients in serious condition, with 99 receiving respiratory assistance ventilators
The Health Ministry on Sunday reported 1,090 new coronavirus cases since midnight, raising Israel's caseload to 74,102.
Also reported were eight additional virus-related deaths, raising the national death toll to 546.
Low number of tests yield only 708 new cases in a day
Of the 9,953 test conducted Sunday 7.5% show positive results, indicating contagion is on the decline though the Center of Knowledge and Information claims the numbers is not a true reflection of reality
According to information published by the Health Ministry on Monday, testing numbers have continued to drop with only 9,953 tests analyzed on Sunday showing a low number of new infections that now stands on 708 people a figure the Center for Knowledge and Information claims is not a true reflection of the coronavirus spread.
The percentage of positive tests however was 7.5% showing a decline in contagion.
There are 334 people in serious condition being treated in hospitals with 100 of them on ventilators. After three more people have died since Sunday, the death toll from COVID-19 stands on 540.
The Health Ministry on Sunday reported 1,090 new coronavirus cases since midnight, raising Israel's caseload to 74,102.
Also reported were eight additional virus-related deaths, raising the national death toll to 546.
Low number of tests yield only 708 new cases in a day
Of the 9,953 test conducted Sunday 7.5% show positive results, indicating contagion is on the decline though the Center of Knowledge and Information claims the numbers is not a true reflection of reality
According to information published by the Health Ministry on Monday, testing numbers have continued to drop with only 9,953 tests analyzed on Sunday showing a low number of new infections that now stands on 708 people a figure the Center for Knowledge and Information claims is not a true reflection of the coronavirus spread.
The percentage of positive tests however was 7.5% showing a decline in contagion.
There are 334 people in serious condition being treated in hospitals with 100 of them on ventilators. After three more people have died since Sunday, the death toll from COVID-19 stands on 540.
1 aug 2020

Country's number of active virus carriers stands at 26,542, including 757 hospitalizations; 328 patients in serious condition, at least 95 patients receiving respiratory support from ventilators
Israel saw 1,358 new coronavirus cases in the previous 24 hours, the Health Ministry announced Saturday evening.
The total number of active coronavirus carriers in the country stands at 26,542, including 757 hospitalizations. Among them are 328 patients in serious condition and at least 95 patients receiving respiratory support from ventilators.
Six Israelis have passed away since midnight due to complications of COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus, bringing the country's virus-related fatalities to 523. (531)
Israel saw 1,358 new coronavirus cases in the previous 24 hours, the Health Ministry announced Saturday evening.
The total number of active coronavirus carriers in the country stands at 26,542, including 757 hospitalizations. Among them are 328 patients in serious condition and at least 95 patients receiving respiratory support from ventilators.
Six Israelis have passed away since midnight due to complications of COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus, bringing the country's virus-related fatalities to 523. (531)
31 july 2020

Health Ministry reports 1,785 new diagnoses in past 24 hours; number of serious, intubated patients remains steady as four more Israelis pass away due to COVID-19 complications
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, 70,379 cases of coronavirus have been detected so far, the Health Ministry announced Friday morning.
Israel registered 1,785 new coronavirus cases in the previous 24 hours.
The total number of active coronavirus carriers in the country stands at 26,080, including 740 hospitalizations. Among them are 321 patients in serious condition and at least 99 patients receiving respiratory support from ventilators.
Since Thursday evening, four Israelis have passed away due to complications of COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus, bringing the country's virus-related fatalities to 503.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, 70,379 cases of coronavirus have been detected so far, the Health Ministry announced Friday morning.
Israel registered 1,785 new coronavirus cases in the previous 24 hours.
The total number of active coronavirus carriers in the country stands at 26,080, including 740 hospitalizations. Among them are 321 patients in serious condition and at least 99 patients receiving respiratory support from ventilators.
Since Thursday evening, four Israelis have passed away due to complications of COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus, bringing the country's virus-related fatalities to 503.
30 july 2020

There are 25,628 people battling COVID-19, while 8,280 of them confirmed ill this past week; of the 24,284 tests conducted Thursday, 8.1% show positive results, six more die as death toll reaches 499
According to the Health Ministry, one in every 11 tests for coronavirus was found to be positive on Thursday with 1,967 new cases confirmed.
There are currently 328 people hospitalized in serious condition, 102 of them on ventilators. fter the death of six more people, the death toll has reached 499.
Israel sees 1,960 new virus cases as COVID spread keeps surging
Healthcare providers carried out 25,046 tests on Wednesday, Health Ministry says; national death toll remains at 491; there are 32,505 people currently battling disease, including 331 in serious condition
Israel saw 1,960 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said Thursday morning, as the country continues to battle a surging second wave of the pandemic.
The national death toll from the disease remains at 491, the ministry said.
Hospitals have repeatedly sounded the alarm over reaching or even exceeding capacity as the country battles the second wave, which has seen the total number of cases in Israel increase by some 300% since May.
There are currently 32,505 people battling COVID-19 in Israel, including 331 in serious condition.
The country's healthcare providers conducted 25,046 tests for coronavirus on Wednesday.
According to the Health Ministry, one in every 11 tests for coronavirus was found to be positive on Thursday with 1,967 new cases confirmed.
There are currently 328 people hospitalized in serious condition, 102 of them on ventilators. fter the death of six more people, the death toll has reached 499.
Israel sees 1,960 new virus cases as COVID spread keeps surging
Healthcare providers carried out 25,046 tests on Wednesday, Health Ministry says; national death toll remains at 491; there are 32,505 people currently battling disease, including 331 in serious condition
Israel saw 1,960 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said Thursday morning, as the country continues to battle a surging second wave of the pandemic.
The national death toll from the disease remains at 491, the ministry said.
Hospitals have repeatedly sounded the alarm over reaching or even exceeding capacity as the country battles the second wave, which has seen the total number of cases in Israel increase by some 300% since May.
There are currently 32,505 people battling COVID-19 in Israel, including 331 in serious condition.
The country's healthcare providers conducted 25,046 tests for coronavirus on Wednesday.
29 july 2020

The Health Ministry reports that since midnight Wednesday, 1,149 people tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the tally of active patients to 34,521; 5 more die from virus, bringing death toll to 491
Israel records highest daily number of virus cases since start of pandemic
Out of 33,377 patients, 315 are in serious condition, with 96 connected to ventilators; death toll rises to 490; coronavirus czar unveils new national outline to combat the novel virus
The Health Ministry reported that 2,062 new coronavirus cases were diagnosed on Tuesday, the highest daily rise in infections since the pandemic started in Israel.
The Health Ministry reported that 26,983 tests were conducted on Tuesday, meaning the infection rate now stands at 8.4%.
Out of the current 33,377 patients battling the virus, 315 are in serious condition, with 96 connected to ventilators.
Four more virus-related deaths were reported, raising the national death toll since the start of the pandemic to 490.
The country's coronavirus czar Prof. Ronni Gamzu presented on Tuesday the key aspects of his "Magen Israel" (Israel Protector) plan which aims to curb the spread of the disease resurging across the country.
Gamzu said that as part of his plan, the country's contact tracing program will now be handled by the IDF, which has "the technology, the tools, the ability,” adding that this is "at the heart of stopping the pandemic.
Virus testing will be increased to 60,000 people per day within the next two months and ultimately up to 100,000 by winter.
He also said that there will be more oversight and transparency regarding coronavirus decisions, along with the establishment of a panel of experts that will help determine policy.
Another part of "Israel Protector" includes a new model that will see local authorities given more autonomy in dealing with the pandemic.
Local rates of infection will be designated red, orange or green.
The greener a city is, the more power the mayors will have to make decisions about what stores and activities to open. Red cities would be managed by Home Front Command in cooperation with the local authority.
Israel records highest daily number of virus cases since start of pandemic
Out of 33,377 patients, 315 are in serious condition, with 96 connected to ventilators; death toll rises to 490; coronavirus czar unveils new national outline to combat the novel virus
The Health Ministry reported that 2,062 new coronavirus cases were diagnosed on Tuesday, the highest daily rise in infections since the pandemic started in Israel.
The Health Ministry reported that 26,983 tests were conducted on Tuesday, meaning the infection rate now stands at 8.4%.
Out of the current 33,377 patients battling the virus, 315 are in serious condition, with 96 connected to ventilators.
Four more virus-related deaths were reported, raising the national death toll since the start of the pandemic to 490.
The country's coronavirus czar Prof. Ronni Gamzu presented on Tuesday the key aspects of his "Magen Israel" (Israel Protector) plan which aims to curb the spread of the disease resurging across the country.
Gamzu said that as part of his plan, the country's contact tracing program will now be handled by the IDF, which has "the technology, the tools, the ability,” adding that this is "at the heart of stopping the pandemic.
Virus testing will be increased to 60,000 people per day within the next two months and ultimately up to 100,000 by winter.
He also said that there will be more oversight and transparency regarding coronavirus decisions, along with the establishment of a panel of experts that will help determine policy.
Another part of "Israel Protector" includes a new model that will see local authorities given more autonomy in dealing with the pandemic.
Local rates of infection will be designated red, orange or green.
The greener a city is, the more power the mayors will have to make decisions about what stores and activities to open. Red cities would be managed by Home Front Command in cooperation with the local authority.
28 july 2020

The Health Ministry on Tuesday evening reported eight new coronavirus-related fatalities since midnight, raising the national death toll from the pathogen to 486.
Also reported were 1,363 new diagnoses of the virus, bringing Israel's total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 65,791.
Of the 33,148 patients currently battling the virus, 316 are in serious condition, with 97 connected to ventilators.
Israel sees 2,001 daily coronavirus cases, contagion rate slightly falls
Health officials report that 321 patients are in serious condition, of which 97 are ventilated, adding to the already-overcrowded coronavirus wards; 480 have died since the start of the outbreak
Israel saw 2,001 new daily coronavirus cases on Monday with the contagion rate falling slightly below eight percent, health officials reported.
The Health Ministry said on Tuesday morning after conducting 26,983 tests, the infection rate now stands at 7.5%.
There are 321 people hospitalized in a serious condition, of which 97 are ventilated. The death toll from the virus-related complications has increased to 480.
The increase in cases has caused an increasing number of hospitals to report their coronavirus wards were full to capacity and were unable to receive new patients. Since the beginning of the week, four hospitals have already exceeded 100% capacity resulting in the need to transfer patients to hospitals in the center of the country.
In efforts to help solve the problem of overcrowding in hospitals the Health Ministry began implementing an early release of patients suffering from mild symptoms of coronavirus and the transfer of elderly patients to geriatric care facilities for treatment but the rapid increase in cases continued and coronavirus wards did not see any relief.
Also reported were 1,363 new diagnoses of the virus, bringing Israel's total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 65,791.
Of the 33,148 patients currently battling the virus, 316 are in serious condition, with 97 connected to ventilators.
Israel sees 2,001 daily coronavirus cases, contagion rate slightly falls
Health officials report that 321 patients are in serious condition, of which 97 are ventilated, adding to the already-overcrowded coronavirus wards; 480 have died since the start of the outbreak
Israel saw 2,001 new daily coronavirus cases on Monday with the contagion rate falling slightly below eight percent, health officials reported.
The Health Ministry said on Tuesday morning after conducting 26,983 tests, the infection rate now stands at 7.5%.
There are 321 people hospitalized in a serious condition, of which 97 are ventilated. The death toll from the virus-related complications has increased to 480.
The increase in cases has caused an increasing number of hospitals to report their coronavirus wards were full to capacity and were unable to receive new patients. Since the beginning of the week, four hospitals have already exceeded 100% capacity resulting in the need to transfer patients to hospitals in the center of the country.
In efforts to help solve the problem of overcrowding in hospitals the Health Ministry began implementing an early release of patients suffering from mild symptoms of coronavirus and the transfer of elderly patients to geriatric care facilities for treatment but the rapid increase in cases continued and coronavirus wards did not see any relief.
27 july 2020

310 people in serious condition with 96 on ventilators; number of people who have succumbed to COVID-19 reaches 474, as overwhelmed hospitals begin to sound alarm
The Health Ministry said on Monday evening that 1,205 people have been confirmed with coronavirus as of midnight Sunday.
There were 310 people in serious condition of which 96 were on ventilators, eight fewer than in the morning hours.
The death toll has risen by two since Sunday, with 474 people having succumbed to the virus since the start of the pandemic.
The Health Ministry said on Monday evening that 1,205 people have been confirmed with coronavirus as of midnight Sunday.
There were 310 people in serious condition of which 96 were on ventilators, eight fewer than in the morning hours.
The death toll has risen by two since Sunday, with 474 people having succumbed to the virus since the start of the pandemic.
Page: 46 - 45 - 44 - 43 - 42 - 41 - 40 - 39 - 38 - 37 - 36 - 35 - 34 - 33 - 32 - 31 - 30 - 29 - 28 - 27 - 26 - 25