Corona: Over 6,000 people have died in Israel since the outbreak

The Ministry of Health updated the morbidity data tonight (Sunday), According to which over 6,000 people have died from corona in Israel since the outbreak of the plague. In the last day, 775 new corona patients were diagnosed, which is 2.9% of the number of subjects. Currently 640 seriously ill and 221 respirators.

However, it should be noted that in recent days there has been a decrease in the number of verified and the infection rate now stands at 0.78%. An AMN report released this morning shows that the vaccination campaign seems to be giving its signals. The number of patients and the number of patients in critical condition are steadily declining, but the incidence of the disease is still relatively high.

The rate of positive tests has been steadily declining and the coefficient of infection has dropped sharply in the past week. These signs indicate a reduction in the extent of infections. The number of patients in a serious condition is relatively high (about 650 on a weekly average), but continues to decline gradually. Despite the positive developments, continued relief may lead to a re-increase in morbidity, especially in those who have not yet been vaccinated.

The data also show that the vaccines are particularly effective for recovering patients, who are at risk of re-infection from the South African strain found in Israel and possibly similar strains, such as the Brazilian strain. Therefore, it is recommended that recoverers get vaccinated as soon as possible. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has declared that there are no known safety risks in the vaccine and from a series of studies it appears that one vaccine cream greatly improves the protection of recoveries from existing variants. Preliminary reports indicate that recoverers who suffer from persistent symptoms even after their recovery, indicate a marked improvement in their condition after receiving a vaccine dose.

Meanwhile, the corona’s professor, Prof. Nachman Ash, gave a press briefing and estimated that “in light of the good morbidity indices, it can be said that we can celebrate Passover in a reasonable way. No more restrictions are expected on Passover.”

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“We had concerns about a rapid process of opening up the economy, but we are on a declining trend of morbidity. At the same time, the next steps should also be taken responsibly,” Ash stressed. “Accommodation in homes is expected to remain under existing crowd restrictions, hotel events under the green label outline with the option for children with tests.”

Ash added that next week will be allowed to enter the events using the green sign. “We are preparing the regulatory infrastructure for this and business owners will be able to use approved sampling companies to test business entrants. The direction is optimistic, this feeling exists everywhere in the air. For us to continue this way it must be managed responsibly, it passes to business owners and residents, all of us.” .

He explained that “if a positive case is found at the entrance to the event, it certainly did not go into it. But we want there to be a report to the Ministry of Health, that the same person will go for a PCR test and if it is found negative, he can conduct himself normally.”

“I want to emphasize three things: The business owner needs to understand that if there is an infection in his business because someone enters without a green label and causes an infection – the problem is his. The big damage is in his business. The person who enters the place to work under the green label On himself and get out. “

“The second point is to take care of the insulation of the returnees from abroad – this is the key to cutting off the chain of infection. The risk of mutations from abroad still exists, and the responsibility for maintaining the rules of isolation lies first and foremost with those returning from abroad inside and outside the home. “

“The third point we emphasize is the prevention of unnecessary gatherings and strict adherence to gathering rules inside and outside. We have fully developed the education system in all localities except the Reds. Education still needs to be adhered to otherwise there is a risk of infection even in vaccinated classrooms.” He added: “We can not act irresponsibly towards the children and say, ‘Okay, you will stick together – we will open the schools and whatever happens.’

On the issue of masks, he said: “At the moment the guidelines do not change – we will continue to instruct on mask wearing. It is an effective means that should be used when there is a small risk of infection. As long as we do not know the exact figure of protection against vaccines, “Using a mask to reduce the risk and reduce the morbidity. We will consider it in due course, at the moment there is no change in the guidelines.”