JERUSALEM, Apr 11 (NNN-MA’AN) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Israel topped 10,000, with 95 deaths, the health ministry said Friday.
The ministry said, nine people died and 440 more tested positive for COVID-19, raising the total number of cases to 10,408, including 167, who are in critical condition, while at least 1,061 have recovered.
The government has taken a number of steps to stem the spread of the virus, including closing all educational institutions and banning gatherings of more than 10 in open or closed public areas.
All businesses, except supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations and banks have also been closed since Mar 15.
Tel Aviv also banned the entry of foreign citizens except those with Israeli residency.
More than 1.68 million cases have been reported worldwide, with an excess of 102,000 deaths and nearly 375,000 recoveries.
