JERUSALEM, Oct 15 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s health ministry reported yesterday that the number of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 298,500, after the addition of 1,848 new cases.
The death toll rose to 2,098, with 43 new fatalities, while the number of patients in serious condition decreased from 807 to 755, out of 1,368 patients currently hospitalised.
The total number of recoveries reached 251,711, with 5,900 new ones, while active cases dropped to 44,688, the lowest figure since Sept 18, when a sweeping lock-down was imposed to curb the virus outbreak.
In a video statement issued earlier, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said, he will convene his coronavirus cabinet today, to discuss possible exit plans to the lock-down. He said that separate exit plans will be outlined for “red” and “green” cities, referring to cities with high and low morbidity rates.
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister’s Office and Health Ministry announced, the three-week lock-down will be extended until Oct 18.– NNN-MA’AN
