Israel Surpasses 13,000 COVID-19 Cases
[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] The Israeli Ministry of Health announced on the morning of the 18th (local time) that the cumulative number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) reached 13,107.
According to reports from Israeli media, including the Times of Israel, the number increased by 3,012 over a week compared to 10,095 confirmed cases as of the 10th. The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Israel was reported to be 158.
Local media analyzed that the sharp increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases is largely due to the expanded scale of testing. According to the Israeli Ministry of Health, 11,908 COVID-19 tests were conducted in one day on the 17th.
The Israeli government announced that it plans to further expand COVID-19 testing using medical equipment imported from the Chinese genetic engineering company BGI Group, with which it has signed a contract.
Meanwhile, the Israeli government is exploring ways to gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions. Local media reported that the Israeli government is expected to allow the resumption of outdoor prayers starting next week.
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As COVID-19 spread, the Israeli government closed Jewish synagogues and prohibited outdoor group prayers.
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