JERUSALEM, Apr 20 (NNN-MA’AN) – The number of deaths from COVID-19 in Israel rose to 172 on Sunday, the state’s Ministry of Health said.
On Sunday, eight patients died from the virus, including a 29-year-old woman, the youngest of all victims in Israel. Hadassah Medical Centre in Jerusalem said, she also suffered from terminal cancer.
The total number of patients in Israel reached 13,491, after 226 new patients tested positive on Sunday.
Earlier on Sunday, the Israeli government decided to increase the limit on the number of workers allowed to attend workplaces, from 15 percent to 30 percent.
It was also allowed to open stores in some branches, such as electronics, furniture and housewares.
The government also allowed sports activities, up to two people, and prayers for up to 19 people, both up to 500 metres from home.– NNN-MA’AN
