Health Ministry data for individual cities shows a jump of nearly 120 cases in Jerusalem alone over the last day.
Ashdod, another hotspot, sees 94 cases since Tuesday morning, up to 764 from 670.
Israelis with and without face masks on the beach in Ashdod, on June 12, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
Bnei Brak records just over 50 cases, while Tel Aviv jumps by 46 cases.
Channel 12 news reports that several cities are preparing for the possibility that they will be locked down in the near future and local officials are trying to take steps to bring the virus under control before that point, including informational campaigns.
The mayor of Dimona, which is on the list according to the channel, says that he went as far as canceling his daughter’s wedding in a bid to set a personal example for residents.
“I hope there won’t be a closure, but if the trend continues maybe there won’t be a choice,” Benny Biton tells the channel.
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