29 mar 2020
Firebrand politician claims was 'exposed to testimonies of Israeli soldiers trying to spread virus on car handles', cites racism and hatred as main motive behind actions
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Sunday accused IDF soldiers of deliberately spreading the novel coronavirus among the West Bank's Palestinian population.
In the latest iteration of an ongoing and long-standing blood libel, Shtayyeh claimed, "We were exposed to testimonies that some of the (Israeli) soldiers are trying to spread the virus on car handles." video
The firebrand politician cited racism as the main motive behind the soldiers' actions.
"This is racism and hatred of people who long for the death of the other. We will record this in the list of crimes [against Israel], " Shtayyeh said.
During his address, the Palestinian diplomat called on Israel to release Palestinian prisoners, particularly the sick, women and children. He added that Israel should be responsible to pay up to 90,000 Palestinian workers to cover their enforced absence from work.
Shtayyeh, a long-standing advocate against Israel, has previously accused the Jewish State of "waging war on the Palestinian narrative" as well as attempting to "Judaize the history of the Holy Land."
The Palestinian Authority (PA) revealed that there are now more than 100 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. To date, there has only been one fatality - a West Bank woman in her sixties who did not travel overseas lately, nor come into contact with other confirmed coronavirus patients.
After the Gaza Strip confirmed its first two cases of coronavirus last week, Executive Director of Physicians for Human Rights in Israel (PHRI) Ran Goldstein told i24NEWS last Monday that the coastal enclave is underequipped and lacks medical personnel to tackle a large-scale outbreak of COVID-19.
“From a human rights perspective, I think it’s important to talk about the responsibility of Israel, Hamas, the Palestinian Authority and the world,” Goldstein said. "The situation in Gaza must have a better solution than just a military solution. Now when we see that there are health needs, hopefully, the world will come and help Gaza, as well as Israel because there is a shared interest."
There is a shortage of ventilators in Gaza, and there are only 17 intensive care beds available."
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Sunday accused IDF soldiers of deliberately spreading the novel coronavirus among the West Bank's Palestinian population.
In the latest iteration of an ongoing and long-standing blood libel, Shtayyeh claimed, "We were exposed to testimonies that some of the (Israeli) soldiers are trying to spread the virus on car handles." video
The firebrand politician cited racism as the main motive behind the soldiers' actions.
"This is racism and hatred of people who long for the death of the other. We will record this in the list of crimes [against Israel], " Shtayyeh said.
During his address, the Palestinian diplomat called on Israel to release Palestinian prisoners, particularly the sick, women and children. He added that Israel should be responsible to pay up to 90,000 Palestinian workers to cover their enforced absence from work.
Shtayyeh, a long-standing advocate against Israel, has previously accused the Jewish State of "waging war on the Palestinian narrative" as well as attempting to "Judaize the history of the Holy Land."
The Palestinian Authority (PA) revealed that there are now more than 100 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. To date, there has only been one fatality - a West Bank woman in her sixties who did not travel overseas lately, nor come into contact with other confirmed coronavirus patients.
After the Gaza Strip confirmed its first two cases of coronavirus last week, Executive Director of Physicians for Human Rights in Israel (PHRI) Ran Goldstein told i24NEWS last Monday that the coastal enclave is underequipped and lacks medical personnel to tackle a large-scale outbreak of COVID-19.
“From a human rights perspective, I think it’s important to talk about the responsibility of Israel, Hamas, the Palestinian Authority and the world,” Goldstein said. "The situation in Gaza must have a better solution than just a military solution. Now when we see that there are health needs, hopefully, the world will come and help Gaza, as well as Israel because there is a shared interest."
There is a shortage of ventilators in Gaza, and there are only 17 intensive care beds available."
The Health Ministry says 74 patients are in serious condition; among those with serious symptoms is a man in his 20s with no underlying health problems
Another jump in the number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in Israel, bringing the country's total to 4,247, health officials reported Sunday. There has been another increase in the number of cases with serious symptoms bringing the number of cases to 74.
The number of Israelis who have died from complications resulting from COVID-19 is15 three of them passed away Sunday.
according to the Health Ministry, 59 patients are receiving respiratory assistance, another 82 remain in moderate condition and 3,944 have light symptoms. At least 139people have recovered from the illness.
There are 500 people hospitalized, 2,100 people who are being treated at home, 551 are being treated in specially designated hotels and 949 are awaiting a decision on where and how they will be treated. The latest new data shows an increase of 382 new COVID-19 cases since the morning hours.
Among those who are currently in a serious condition is a 22-year-old man with no underlying health problems. He is hospitalized at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital in southern Israel. He is sedated and hooked up to a ventilator but doctors report his condition has improved slightly.
The young man was initially hospitalized with light symptoms but over the past few days he had developed breathing difficulties and his condition deteriorated.
"This morning, the patient's respiratory problems became worse, requiring full respiratory support,” said Doctor Meir Ami, the head of the intensive care unit at the hospital. “After being sedated and hooked to a ventilator, his condition has stabilized, and he responds well to the treatment provided to him.”
In addition, a 45-year-old man with no underlying health problems also hospitalized in a serious condition in central Israel.
The man was hospitalized at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon with moderate symptoms a few weeks ago but his condition has since deteriorated.
The hospital said the patient is currently hooked up to a ventilator, a machine that provides breathable air into and out of the lungs.
Another jump in the number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in Israel, bringing the country's total to 4,247, health officials reported Sunday. There has been another increase in the number of cases with serious symptoms bringing the number of cases to 74.
The number of Israelis who have died from complications resulting from COVID-19 is15 three of them passed away Sunday.
according to the Health Ministry, 59 patients are receiving respiratory assistance, another 82 remain in moderate condition and 3,944 have light symptoms. At least 139people have recovered from the illness.
There are 500 people hospitalized, 2,100 people who are being treated at home, 551 are being treated in specially designated hotels and 949 are awaiting a decision on where and how they will be treated. The latest new data shows an increase of 382 new COVID-19 cases since the morning hours.
Among those who are currently in a serious condition is a 22-year-old man with no underlying health problems. He is hospitalized at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital in southern Israel. He is sedated and hooked up to a ventilator but doctors report his condition has improved slightly.
The young man was initially hospitalized with light symptoms but over the past few days he had developed breathing difficulties and his condition deteriorated.
"This morning, the patient's respiratory problems became worse, requiring full respiratory support,” said Doctor Meir Ami, the head of the intensive care unit at the hospital. “After being sedated and hooked to a ventilator, his condition has stabilized, and he responds well to the treatment provided to him.”
In addition, a 45-year-old man with no underlying health problems also hospitalized in a serious condition in central Israel.
The man was hospitalized at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon with moderate symptoms a few weeks ago but his condition has since deteriorated.
The hospital said the patient is currently hooked up to a ventilator, a machine that provides breathable air into and out of the lungs.
The Arab League called today on the relevant international bodies and organizations to expose Israel's racist policies, condemning the Israeli practices and violations against the basic Palestinian rights and addressing these Israeli practices, in accordance with the rules of international law and what international conventions and laws established.
On the occasion of the 44th anniversary of Land Day in Palestine, the Arab League hailed the steadfastness and struggle of the Palestinian people, reiterating its absolute support for the brave Palestinian struggle to restore their national rights and establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Arab League stressed support to the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the people in the lands occupied in 1948, expressing appreciation for their struggles in defense of their existence, their rights, their lands and their identity.
The Israeli occupation authorities are exploiting the concern and focus of the world to combat the coronavirus outbreak to implement their plans to seize and Judaize the Palestinian lands, said the Arab League.
On the occasion of the 44th anniversary of Land Day in Palestine, the Arab League hailed the steadfastness and struggle of the Palestinian people, reiterating its absolute support for the brave Palestinian struggle to restore their national rights and establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Arab League stressed support to the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the people in the lands occupied in 1948, expressing appreciation for their struggles in defense of their existence, their rights, their lands and their identity.
The Israeli occupation authorities are exploiting the concern and focus of the world to combat the coronavirus outbreak to implement their plans to seize and Judaize the Palestinian lands, said the Arab League.
The Health Ministry say the latest fatality is a 92-year-old man with underlying health conditions who was hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem; meanwhile, 22-year-old coronavirus patient, with ho underlying health conditions, in serious condition
Another person has died from coronavirus-related complications, bringing the number of fatalities in Israel to 13, health officials said Sunday.
Earlier, the Health Ministry confirmed the numbers of COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 3,865 people, with at least 66 remaining in a serious condition, among them is a 22-year-old man with no underlying health problems.
The latest fatality is a 92-year-old man from Jerusalem. He was hospitalized at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center a week ago in a very serious condition. He suffered from serious underlying health problems.
"The staff of the [coronavirus] unit provided the patient with attentive medical care,” said the hospital in a statement. “Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away this morning.”
“We offer our sincere condolences to the family.”
On Friday, two people died from complication related to the virus in a matter of hours.
The two fatalities are an 80-year-old patient with underlying conditions, who passed away at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, and a 73-year-old man who passed away earlier at Rambam Hospital in Haifa who also had underlying health conditions.
The latter's 71-year-old wife is also hospitalized and is said to be in moderate condition. The couple had recently returned from a vacation in Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands.
Additionally, among 66 people who are currently in a serious condition is a 22-year-old man with no underlying health problems. He is hospitalized at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital in southern Israel. He is sedated and hooked-up to a ventilator.
The young man was initially hospitalized with light symptoms but over the past few days he had developed breathing difficulties and his condition deteriorated.
"This morning, the patient's respiratory problems became worse, requiring full respiratory support,” said Doctor Meir Ami, the head of the intensive care unit at the hospital. “After being sedated and hooked to a ventilator, his condition has stabilized, and he responds well to the treatment provided to him.”
Another person has died from coronavirus-related complications, bringing the number of fatalities in Israel to 13, health officials said Sunday.
Earlier, the Health Ministry confirmed the numbers of COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 3,865 people, with at least 66 remaining in a serious condition, among them is a 22-year-old man with no underlying health problems.
The latest fatality is a 92-year-old man from Jerusalem. He was hospitalized at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center a week ago in a very serious condition. He suffered from serious underlying health problems.
"The staff of the [coronavirus] unit provided the patient with attentive medical care,” said the hospital in a statement. “Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away this morning.”
“We offer our sincere condolences to the family.”
On Friday, two people died from complication related to the virus in a matter of hours.
The two fatalities are an 80-year-old patient with underlying conditions, who passed away at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, and a 73-year-old man who passed away earlier at Rambam Hospital in Haifa who also had underlying health conditions.
The latter's 71-year-old wife is also hospitalized and is said to be in moderate condition. The couple had recently returned from a vacation in Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands.
Additionally, among 66 people who are currently in a serious condition is a 22-year-old man with no underlying health problems. He is hospitalized at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital in southern Israel. He is sedated and hooked-up to a ventilator.
The young man was initially hospitalized with light symptoms but over the past few days he had developed breathing difficulties and his condition deteriorated.
"This morning, the patient's respiratory problems became worse, requiring full respiratory support,” said Doctor Meir Ami, the head of the intensive care unit at the hospital. “After being sedated and hooked to a ventilator, his condition has stabilized, and he responds well to the treatment provided to him.”
Hundreds of mourners defy coronavirus measures in Bnei Brak
The Health Ministry says 66 patients are in serious condition with at least 54 being hooked-up to ventilators; among those with serious symptoms is a man in his 20s with no underlying health problems
Another 246 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Israel, bringing the country's total to 3,865, health officials reported Saturday. There has been another increase in the number of cases with serious symptoms who require ventilator machines.
The number of Israelis who have died from complications resulting from COVID-19 remains at 12.
Of the latest number, 66 are in serious condition, with at least 54 of those reliant on ventilator machines, which push air in and out of the lungs of the patients who cannot breathe by themselves including a 20-year-old man with no underlying health conditions.
Another 82 remain in in moderate condition and 3,616 have light symptoms. At least 89 people have recovered from the illness.
Of that number, 500 people are hospitalized, 1,834 people who are being treated at home, 525 are being treated in specially designated hotels and 905 are awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
The latest new data shows an increase of 401 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. The number is in line with health officials' prediction of a drastic jump in the number of cases as the rate of testing for the virus increases on a daily basis.
Among those who is currently in serious condition is a man in his 20s with no underlying health problems. He is hospitalized at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital in southern Israel.
In addition, a 45-year-old man with no underlying health problems also hospitalized in a serious condition in central Israel.
The man was hospitalized at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon with moderate symptoms a few weeks ago but his condition has since deteriorated.
The hospital said the patient is currently hooked-up to a ventilator, a machine that provides breathable air into and out of the lungs.
Hundreds of Israeli ultra-Orthodox attend funeral, defying virus orders
The Health Ministry says 66 patients are in serious condition with at least 54 being hooked-up to ventilators; among those with serious symptoms is a man in his 20s with no underlying health problems
Another 246 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Israel, bringing the country's total to 3,865, health officials reported Saturday. There has been another increase in the number of cases with serious symptoms who require ventilator machines.
The number of Israelis who have died from complications resulting from COVID-19 remains at 12.
Of the latest number, 66 are in serious condition, with at least 54 of those reliant on ventilator machines, which push air in and out of the lungs of the patients who cannot breathe by themselves including a 20-year-old man with no underlying health conditions.
Another 82 remain in in moderate condition and 3,616 have light symptoms. At least 89 people have recovered from the illness.
Of that number, 500 people are hospitalized, 1,834 people who are being treated at home, 525 are being treated in specially designated hotels and 905 are awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
The latest new data shows an increase of 401 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. The number is in line with health officials' prediction of a drastic jump in the number of cases as the rate of testing for the virus increases on a daily basis.
Among those who is currently in serious condition is a man in his 20s with no underlying health problems. He is hospitalized at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital in southern Israel.
In addition, a 45-year-old man with no underlying health problems also hospitalized in a serious condition in central Israel.
The man was hospitalized at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon with moderate symptoms a few weeks ago but his condition has since deteriorated.
The hospital said the patient is currently hooked-up to a ventilator, a machine that provides breathable air into and out of the lungs.
Hundreds of Israeli ultra-Orthodox attend funeral, defying virus orders
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Eyewitnesses say police forces that were present at the funeral, attended by some 400 people, not only failed to enforce the new restrictions meant to fight COVID-19 but even allowed for the event to continue with no interruptions
Hundreds participated in the funeral of a leader of an extreme ultra-Orthodox community who passed away late Saturday in the predominately religious city in central Israel. Eyewitnesses said police forces were present at the burial ceremony of Rabbi Zvi Shenkar in Bnei Brak, but did not enforce the government restrictions meant to fight COVID-19 on the mourners. video Government measures specify no more than 20 people can participate in a funeral service, while social distancing of two meters between each participant must be observed. Some local residents were outraged by the lack of police response to the incident and called the participants of the funeral as "murderers." Police claim the mourners observed the restrictions during the proceedings, but pictures obtained by Ynet show that was not the case. The deceased was among the religious leaders who rejected the government's orders in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Since the start of the outbreak in Israel, the number of infected in the ultra-Orthodox have spiked after some of its members were reluctant to adhere to the government's guidelines. |
Minister of Internal Security Gilad Erdan said the funeral was in violation of regulations and posed a real threat to the population at large, "I demand the police forces enforce government measures equally in all sectors of society with no exceptions," he said.
28 mar 2020
After two more died from the virus Friday, death toll remains at 12; Israeli tourist in Italy reported to die from the virus; citizens were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days
Israel now has 3,619 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Saturday morning.
Of that number, 54 people are in serious condition, 81 are in moderate condition and the rest have light symptoms.
Another 89 people have now made a full recovery.
An Israeli tourist in Italy was reported to have died from the virus at a local hospital. His wife, who's with him, remains in quarantine at the same facility.
Two more Israelis died on Friday as a result of the coronavirus bringing the number of fatalities to 12.
There are currently approximately 493 people in hospital in Israel, 1,828 people being treated at home, 484 in a specially designated hotel and the rest awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
Israelis were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days.
Officials warn that a complete lock-down will be imposed if there is no indication of a decline in the number of new cases reported.
Israel now has 3,619 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Saturday morning.
Of that number, 54 people are in serious condition, 81 are in moderate condition and the rest have light symptoms.
Another 89 people have now made a full recovery.
An Israeli tourist in Italy was reported to have died from the virus at a local hospital. His wife, who's with him, remains in quarantine at the same facility.
Two more Israelis died on Friday as a result of the coronavirus bringing the number of fatalities to 12.
There are currently approximately 493 people in hospital in Israel, 1,828 people being treated at home, 484 in a specially designated hotel and the rest awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
Israelis were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days.
Officials warn that a complete lock-down will be imposed if there is no indication of a decline in the number of new cases reported.
After two more died from the virus Friday, death toll remains at 12; citizens were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days
Israel now has 3,460 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Saturday morning.
Of that number, 50 people are in serious condition, 73 are in moderate condition and the rest have light symptoms.
Another 89 people have now made a full recovery.
Two more Israelis died on Friday as a result of the coronavirus bringing the number of fatalities to 12.
There are currently approximately 484 people in hospital in Israel, 1,828 people being treated at home, 469 in a specially designated hotel and the rest awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
Israelis were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days.
Officials warn that a complete lock-down will be imposed if there is no indication of a decline in the number of new cases reported.
Israel now has 3,460 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Saturday morning.
Of that number, 50 people are in serious condition, 73 are in moderate condition and the rest have light symptoms.
Another 89 people have now made a full recovery.
Two more Israelis died on Friday as a result of the coronavirus bringing the number of fatalities to 12.
There are currently approximately 484 people in hospital in Israel, 1,828 people being treated at home, 469 in a specially designated hotel and the rest awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
Israelis were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days.
Officials warn that a complete lock-down will be imposed if there is no indication of a decline in the number of new cases reported.
27 mar 2020
Israelis were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days but officials warn a complete lock-down will be imposed if there is no decline in the number of new cases
Two more Israelis died on Friday as a result of the coronavirus bringing the number of fatalities to 12.
An 80-year-old patient who was in critical condition who was suffering from underlying conditions has passed away in the Wolfson Hospital near Tel Aviv, and a 73-year-old man passed away earlier at the Rambam Hospital in Haifa. He too had underlying health conditions. His 71-year-old wife is also hospitalized and is described to be in moderate condition. The couple had recently returned from a vacation in Tenerife.
The Health Ministry said A total of 3,035 people have been confirmed to have the virus in Israel.
There are currently approximately 462 people in hospital in Israel, 1,509 people being treated at home, 410 in a specially designated hotel and the rest awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
Israelis were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days.
Officials warn that a complete lock-down will be imposed if there is no indication of a decline in the number of new cases reported.
Health Ministry No. 2 Prof. Itamar Grotto told Ynet on Friday that the numbers of fatalities and of seriously ill patients were "not as bad as we feared."
Grotto, who has been advocating for a complete lockdown on the population, said that the more measures imposed by the government are observed the better of Israel will be.
Meanwhile, a newly appointed Knesset oversight committee has reported a concerning shortage in ventilators.
The death toll from the virus continues to rise around the globe. In Italy, some 8,200 have died; 4,100 have succumbed to the virus in Spain and 1,700 in France, including a 16-year-old; the U.S. had about 1,200 deaths, including about 400 in New York State.
Two more Israelis died on Friday as a result of the coronavirus bringing the number of fatalities to 12.
An 80-year-old patient who was in critical condition who was suffering from underlying conditions has passed away in the Wolfson Hospital near Tel Aviv, and a 73-year-old man passed away earlier at the Rambam Hospital in Haifa. He too had underlying health conditions. His 71-year-old wife is also hospitalized and is described to be in moderate condition. The couple had recently returned from a vacation in Tenerife.
The Health Ministry said A total of 3,035 people have been confirmed to have the virus in Israel.
There are currently approximately 462 people in hospital in Israel, 1,509 people being treated at home, 410 in a specially designated hotel and the rest awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
Israelis were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days.
Officials warn that a complete lock-down will be imposed if there is no indication of a decline in the number of new cases reported.
Health Ministry No. 2 Prof. Itamar Grotto told Ynet on Friday that the numbers of fatalities and of seriously ill patients were "not as bad as we feared."
Grotto, who has been advocating for a complete lockdown on the population, said that the more measures imposed by the government are observed the better of Israel will be.
Meanwhile, a newly appointed Knesset oversight committee has reported a concerning shortage in ventilators.
The death toll from the virus continues to rise around the globe. In Italy, some 8,200 have died; 4,100 have succumbed to the virus in Spain and 1,700 in France, including a 16-year-old; the U.S. had about 1,200 deaths, including about 400 in New York State.
Dozens of Israeli occupation soldiers at daybreak Friday stormed several neighborhoods in the West Bank city of al-Khalil and deliberately spat at Palestinian houses' doors and cars to intimidate the residents amid Coronavirus spread.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing Israeli soldiers intentionally and repeatedly spitting at cars, walls and doorsteps. video
After the Israeli soldiers withdrew, Palestinian workers rushed to sterilize the places which the soldiers spat at, fearing Coronavirus infection, especially with recent news that many Israeli soldiers have been diagnosed with the novel virus.
Despite the lockdown in the West Bank and Jerusalem due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Palestinian Center for Human Rights last week documented 97 Israeli violations against Palestinian citizens, including 59 home raids and 51 arrests.
At least 6 Palestinian children were detained last week with no safety measures taken to protect them against Coronavirus infection, according to the human rights center.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing Israeli soldiers intentionally and repeatedly spitting at cars, walls and doorsteps. video
After the Israeli soldiers withdrew, Palestinian workers rushed to sterilize the places which the soldiers spat at, fearing Coronavirus infection, especially with recent news that many Israeli soldiers have been diagnosed with the novel virus.
Despite the lockdown in the West Bank and Jerusalem due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Palestinian Center for Human Rights last week documented 97 Israeli violations against Palestinian citizens, including 59 home raids and 51 arrests.
At least 6 Palestinian children were detained last week with no safety measures taken to protect them against Coronavirus infection, according to the human rights center.
The latest casualties include a 91-year-old man who passed away in Beer Sheva and a 76-year-old woman who was suffering from serious underlying conditions who had died in a hospital outside of Tel Aviv
10 people have died as a result of virus-related complications according to the Health Ministry figures released Friday with two fatalities occurring late Thursday night.
3,035 people have been confirmed ill with coronavirus with 49 reported to be in serious condition and 60 described as in moderate condition.
79 people have recovered from the virus so far.
A 93-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman passed away in hospital from the virus the woman being described as having suffered from underlying health conditions.
There are now 464 people in hospital, 1,509 people who are being treated at home, 410 in a specially designated hotel and the rest are awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
Israelis were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days.
Officials warn that a complete lock-down will be imposed if there is no indication of a decline in the number of new cases reported.
Health Ministry No. 2 Professor Itamar Grotto told Ynet on Friday that the numbers of fatalities and of seriously ill patients are "not as bad as we feared," adding that the more measures imposed by the government are observed the better of Israel will be.
A newly appointed Knesset oversight committee reported a concerning shortage in ventilators available to medical teams
Around the globe, the death toll rose to about 8,200 in Italy, 4,100 in Spain and 1,700 in France, including a 16-year-old; the U.S. had about 1,200 deaths, about 400 of them in New York State.
10 people have died as a result of virus-related complications according to the Health Ministry figures released Friday with two fatalities occurring late Thursday night.
3,035 people have been confirmed ill with coronavirus with 49 reported to be in serious condition and 60 described as in moderate condition.
79 people have recovered from the virus so far.
A 93-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman passed away in hospital from the virus the woman being described as having suffered from underlying health conditions.
There are now 464 people in hospital, 1,509 people who are being treated at home, 410 in a specially designated hotel and the rest are awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
Israelis were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days.
Officials warn that a complete lock-down will be imposed if there is no indication of a decline in the number of new cases reported.
Health Ministry No. 2 Professor Itamar Grotto told Ynet on Friday that the numbers of fatalities and of seriously ill patients are "not as bad as we feared," adding that the more measures imposed by the government are observed the better of Israel will be.
A newly appointed Knesset oversight committee reported a concerning shortage in ventilators available to medical teams
Around the globe, the death toll rose to about 8,200 in Italy, 4,100 in Spain and 1,700 in France, including a 16-year-old; the U.S. had about 1,200 deaths, about 400 of them in New York State.
