JERUSALEM, Apr 9 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel on Wednesday reported two new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 73.
The two victims included a 90-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man, both suffering from other serious diseases, the Shaare Zedek and Soroka medical centres said.
Of 9,404 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Israel, 738 patients were treated in hospitals across the country, according to Israel’s Ministry of Health.
A total of 145 patients were in serious condition, of whom 120 were using ventilators, it said.
On Wednesday evening, Jewish residents of Israel celebrated the special Passover holiday, by enjoying a meal (Seder) by the nuclear family at home, instead of having meals with the extended family as before.
This was due to the curfew imposed in Israel from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning, as part of the efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
The government has also banned residents from leaving their hometowns until Friday morning.
