JERUSALEM, July 9 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 1,335 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the second highest daily rise since the pandemic outbreak in the country in late Feb.
This brings the total COVID-19 cases to 33,557, of which 14,875 are active.
The number of death cases rose from 344 to 346, while the number of patients in serious condition increased from 86 to 113, out of 405 patients currently hospitalised.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Netanyahu held a consultation with Health Minister, Yuli Edelstein, and National Security Council head, Meir Ben-Shabbat, at which they discussed morbidity data at various centres ahead of declaring restricted zones.
Also, the Israeli Ministry of Transport announced that buses would operate at 50-percent passenger capacity, as agreed with the Health Ministry.
A previous decision to ban the operation of bus air conditioners was cancelled. In addition, all bus lines will end operations at 22:00 hrs local time on weekdays.– NNN-MA’AN
