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From the Liveblog of
Sunday, March 8, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Netanyahu and Litzman to give statement on coronavirus
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yaakov Litzman will give a joint statement to the press following a previously scheduled announcement by the Heath Ministry at 7 p.m, the premier’s office announces.
National Security Adviser Meir Ben Shabbat will also join the press conference, along with Health Ministry director Moshe Bar Siman-Tov, who had already been scheduled to give a statement.
The presence of the higher level figures ups the likelihood for a dramatic decision or announcement, likely regarding restrictions on travelers coming from the US, according to pundits.
