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“Israel’s” Covid-19 Infections Jump 294% in A Week

“Israel’s” Covid-19 Infections Jump 294% in A Week
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By Staff, Agencies

The number of “Israelis” infected with the Coronavirus in the Zionist entity has jumped by 294 per cent in one week as Tel Aviv struggles to contain the pandemic.

Latest reports indicate that as many as 2,666 “Israelis” have tested positive for the virus, with the vast majority of cases said to be showing mild symptoms. Last Thursday, the figure was 677 according to the Ministry of Health. While 68 people have recovered, ten patients have died and 41 are in a serious condition in hospital.

“Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that deaths from coronavirus could reach 10,000 by next month.

Measures to limit the movement of citizens and trade, closing cultural and recreational establishments as well as schools and universities, and banning gatherings of over 10 people have been approved by the government in an effort to stem the spread of the virus.

“Israel’s” embattled Prime Minister has also taken the controversial step of approving emergency moves for security agencies to track the mobile-phone data of people suspected of having the coronavirus. Critics have accused Netanyahu of exploiting the situation to strengthen his hold on power.

The spread of the pandemic has shattered “Israel’s” economy. Some 573,000 “Israelis” have lost their jobs over the past few weeks, pushing the entity’s unemployment rate to 17.6 %. Before the outbreak, the rate was 3.6%.

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