JERUSALEM, Dec 28 (NNN-MA’AN) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Israel reached 400,099 yesterday, with 2,084 new cases detected since Saturday afternoon, the state’s Ministry of Health said, yesterday.
The death toll of the virus in Israel increased to 3,222 with 19 new fatalities, while the number of patients in serious condition rose from 561 to 604, out of 1,056 hospitalised patients.
The total recoveries rose to 361,317, after 1,501 new recovered cases were added, while active cases stand at 35,560.
The data update was published just hours before a third full lockdown took effect in Israel yesterday, at 17:00 (5.00 pm) local time.
The lockdown, aimed to curb the recent jump in morbidity, will include movement restrictions, business closures, reduced activity of workplaces, public transportation and education system, and gathering limitations.– NNN-MA’AN
