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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Virus czar: Mission is to contain outbreak with ‘as little harm to society and the economy’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleNew coronavirus czar Prof. Ronni Gamzu expresses deep skepticism toward ordering a nationwide lockdown in order to curb the spread of coronavirus.
“The major mission is to do this while doing as little harm to society and the economy,” he says during a press conference at the Health Ministry, praising the government for acting with “social sensitivity” by refraining from reimposing a lockdown.
Acknowledging widespread discontent with the government’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, Gamzu says he’ll work to earn the public’s trust.
“This is one of my major missions,” he says.
He also says there’s a need “[for us to] work quickly” to cut the infection chain, calling on Israelis to observe quarantine rules and be tested for the coronavirus if needed.
The Times of Israel Community.