Over 50 recent virus cases said to originate in travelers returning from Turkey

At least 50 Israelis have recently been infected with the coronavirus after coming in contact with travelers who returned from Turkey, the Kan public broadcaster reports.

The report says the known infections mostly occurred in northern Israel, particularly in the Haifa area.

It adds that the IDF’s Home Front Command recommends an increase in enforcement of quarantines for those returning from abroad.

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