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Edelstein denounces ‘gossip’ after reports of pick for coronavirus czar job
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleHealth Minister Yuli Edelstein’s office is responding to reports that Prof. Gabi Barbash will be appointed as the coronavirus czar, meant to oversee the nation’s response to the pandemic.
“We understand the desire to spice up news with juicy gossip, it’s just a shame that it is simply not true. Minister Edelstein is vetting candidates who are most fit for the job,” reads a message from the office carried by Hebrew media.
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