Spike in new cases due to more testing — doctor

The jump in confirmed cases of COVID-19 is at least partly due to an increase in testing, Dr. Arnon Afek of Sheba Hospital tells Channel 12 news.

The lion’s share of those infected, 401, are described in “light condition” meaning they are showing mild or no symptoms of the disease.

 

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