Army chief does not have coronavirus — IDF

IDF chief Aviv Kohavi has tested negative for COVID-19, the army announces.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi visits a special forces exercise taking place in Cyprus in December 2019. (Israel Defense Forces)

Kohavi and two other top generals entered quarantine on Tuesday after it was discovered that they had a meeting with someone who had the virus.

The IDF says Kohavi feels well and will remain in quarantine until the end of the week.

Test results for Home Front Command Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai and head of IDF Operations Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva have not yet been received.

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