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Netanyahu: Coronavirus czar’s chief mission will be to cut infection chain
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePrime Minister Netanyahu says new coronavirus czar Prof. Ronni Gamzu will be given “all the authority” to curb the COVID-19 outbreak.
Speaking during a press conference at the Health Ministry, Netanyahu says Gamzu’s chief mission will be to cut the infection chain. To do this, Gamzu will be responsible for testing, epidemiological investigations and quarantines, Netanyahu adds.
The premier says decisions on lockdown and restrictions will be made in accordance with Gamzu’s policies, and that he wants to avoid a lockdown but the government will impose one if needed.
Netanyahu also says that he and Defense Minister Benny Gantz have agreed to slash the size of the so-called coronavirus cabinet to streamline decision-making.
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