Report: Litzman to get internet for first time to remotely manage his ministry

Health Minister Yaakov Litzman is reportedly on track to get internet in his house for the first time in order to be able to manage his ministry remotely.

Litzman, a member of the Gur Hasidic sect, has never before had an internet connection in his home nor does he have a smartphone, in accordance with his religious views.

This has not been a problem as he never before had to work from his home, something that became necessary after he was diagnosed earlier this morning with the coronavirus.

According to the Kan broadcaster, citing those close to the minister, he has received special dispensation from his rabbi to get an internet connection and a team from his office will install it later today.

Until now, Litzman has used printouts and paper statements and his simple cellphone to run the ministry from his home.

ליצמן עכשיו עובד בביתו. אממה, בבית אין מחשב, אינטרנט או סמארטפון בשביל שיחות וידאו.
במהלך היום צפוי להגיע צוות של משרד הבריאות להתקין לו. pic.twitter.com/NYurjASsiy

— יהודה שלזינגר (@judash0) April 2, 2020