Israel saw just 38 new COVID cases on Saturday, the lowest in a year

Just 38 new coronavirus cases were diagnosed in Israel on Saturday, the lowest rate in a year, according to Health Ministry data.

According to the ministry, 8,752 tests were conducted Saturday, with 0.5 percent returning positive.

Of the 1,805 active cases, there are 153 serious cases, including 91 people on ventilators. The death toll stands at 6,350.

Over 5 million Israelis have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Israelis in Tel Aviv without wearing protective face masks, April 22, 2021 (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)

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