Israel on Monday reported 4,557 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed a day earlier and 33 new coronavirus-related deaths.
The Ministry of Health said it performed more than 52 coronavirus tests on Sunday, bringing the fall rate at 8.8%.
Coronavirus ward at Ziv Medical Center in Safed
(Photo: AFP)
At least 1,102 patients are in poor condition, 300 of whom are ventilated. The official death toll is now 5,121. Since the beginning of February, 260 Israelis have contracted the virus.
Meanwhile, the number of hospitalized patients aged 49 and under continues to rise, and now stands at 174, or 16.9% of all hospitals. According to hospital data, there are 98 serious patients in their 40s, 54 in their 30s, 17 in their 20s and five aged 10-19, including two women who are connected to air conditioners. .
In addition, 53,345 Israelis received the first dose of vaccine on Sunday, with 65,260 receiving the second. Overall, 22.59% of the population has received the first dose, and 15.18% the second dose.
Man getting the vaccine at a Clalit HMO clinic in Ramat Gan
(Photo: HMO Clalit)
The number of vaccines among children under 50 has also risen, with 31.5% of people aged 20–29 receiving the first dose, 39.8% of people aged 30-39 and 58.3% of people aged 40- 49.
More than 85% of Israelis aged 70-79 have received a second dose.
While Israel has moved to relieve some of the restrictions imposed on halting the spread of the disease, the government has failed to reach a consensus on how to proceed. with the reopening of the education system.
On Monday, the cabinet is ready to recall again to try to decide on the issue.