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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Over 250 new coronavirus cases reported in last day
The Health Ministry announces that there have been 258 new coronavirus cases since Monday evening, as new infection numbers continue to surge.
The single-day tally appears to be the largest since late April. Israel now has 19,495 confirmed cases. There are 3,744 active cases and only a handful of new recoveries.
Tel Aviv, seen as the center of the newest outbreak, has passed the 1,000 case mark, according to ministry figures.
No new deaths are reported, keeping the toll at 302, but there are 39 people in serious condition, including 29 on ventilators.
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