JERUSALEM, June 22 (NNN-MA’AN) – The number of hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Israel doubled since early June, according to figures released by Israeli Ministry of Health on Sunday.
It said, 209 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalised in Israel, compared with 105 on June 1.
The total number of cases in Israel increased to 20,778, with 145 new patients, while the death toll rose from 305 to 306, and the number of patients in serious condition remained at 40.
The total recoveries rose to 15,694 after 35 new ones were added, while the number of active cases rose to 4,778, the highest since May 10.
Earlier on Sunday, the ministry ordered hospitals in the country to reopen coronavirus units immediately amid the new wave of cases.
Despite the rise in morbidity, Israel’s train services will resume on Monday, with a maximum of 500 passengers in each train, and body temperature measurement for each passenger using a thermal camera.
Train restrictions also include face mask obligation and a ban on eating and drinking on board.
