At a hearing this morning in his office, the Prime Minister ordered the Biological Institute and the Ministry of Health to produce a vaccine for the virus.

"Our goal is first and foremost to postpone the arrival of the Corona virus to Israel," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today after a hearing on his issue attended by relevant government ministers, office CEOs and headquarters. Avoid it coming - then the adhesives must be located, isolated and treated. I must say that this is inevitable, even though the Chinese government has made great efforts here. "

In a large-scale discussion of national preparedness and dealing with the Corona virus, Netanyahu emphasized: "Our preparations will include all arms of the Israeli government. I would like to express appreciation on behalf of the Israeli government for China's efforts to prevent this virus from spreading, but this spread is probably inevitable in that sense. We will have to deal with it as soon as possible.

"Since we expect the virus to arrive, we will also deal with measures designed to isolate and treat the infected. This treatment includes isolation for two weeks in homes, we will explain to Israeli citizens exactly what is needed of them. The Palestinians in all the preventive and public health measures they need to take into account as well. "

Distributing Masks at a Chabad House in Hong Kong // Photo: Chabad House

The prime minister added that his staff would cut back on bureaucracy. "There is no bureaucracy in the things required here to protect public health, and there will be one authority and it is the head of the NSC that will decide between the different offices. I make it clear that the State of Israel is currently ahead of the world in a lot of things, even in dealing with this issue, and we intend to advance further - I instructed the Biological Institute and the Ministry of Health to create a vaccine for the virus as well as set up a vaccine plant. It is possible that even in this matter, if we work fast enough, with the proper budgeting and the talented people we have - Israel will prioritize the world. "

Prime Minister Netanyahu said that in order to prevent contagion in Israel, over-preparation is preferable to missing preparations. At the same time, the Ministry of Health will launch a public information campaign in which hygiene guidelines will be passed to prevent infection.