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Monday, May 18, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Monday, May 18, 2020
4 more coronavirus deaths bring national toll to 276
The Health Ministry reports 26 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, as the number of COVID-19 deaths rises.
According to the ministry’s statistics, 276 people have died from the virus, four more than had by this morning.
Of the 3,114 active infections, 52 people are in serious condition, 42 of whom are on ventilators.
Another 39 people are in moderate condition and the rest have mild symptoms.
So far, 13,253 Israelis out of the 16,643 who have been infected have recovered.
The number of new cases in Israel has dropped significantly in recent weeks, with the government easing restrictions on movement, economic activity, and gatherings.
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