169 new COVID cases diagnosed since midnight

The Health Ministry says 169 new coronavirus cases have been diagnosed since midnight, bringing the number of active infections in Israel to 789.

The daily caseload has topped 100 for the past four days, marking a significant increase after a recent lull in new cases.

The ministry says there are now 27 people in serious condition, 17 of whom are on respirators.

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