Israel Records Over 5,500 Coronavirus Infections

16.09.2020 12:12

Israel witnesses significant increase in daily number of cases.

Israel registered 5,523 infections from the coronavirus outbreak on Wednesday.

In a statement, the Health Ministry said the country's tally rose to 166,794 confirmed cases, including 1,147 deaths, and 122,785 recoveries.

The ministry said 535 patients remain in critical condition, while 138 others are on respirators.

Israel witnesses a significant increase in the daily number of virus cases.

On Sunday, the Israeli government approved a lockdown, to take effect on Friday and lasts for three weeks, in an attempt to stem the spread of the pandemic.

*Writing by Mahmoud Barakat -

In order to provide you with a better service, we position cookies on our site. Your personal data is collected and processed within the scope of KVKK and GDPR. For detailed information, you can review our Data Policy / Disclosure Text. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies.', '