In new milestone, Health Ministry says it conducted 12,281 tests yesterday

The Health Ministry announces it conducted 12,281 coronavirus tests yesterday, the first time it has passed the 12,000 mark.

Tests have been hovering at around 9,000-10,000 a day in recent days, with health officials saying they hope to bring up numbers further with the introduction of new testing equipment purchased from China.

A Magen David Adom medical team member, wearing protective gear, handles a coronavirus test from patients in Jerusalem, April 17, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

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