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Coronavirus death toll in Israel rises to 600
The number of coronavirus fatalities in Israel rises to 600, as the Health Ministry reports three more deaths from coronavirus.
According to the latest ministry figures, there have been 82,670 infections since the start of the pandemic. Of the 24,554 active cases, there are 393 people in serious condition, with 118 on ventilators. Another 183 are in moderate condition and the rest have mild symptoms or were asymptomatic.
The ministry says only 8,596 tests were conducted yesterday. Testing levels typically drop sharply over the weekend.
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