PM Olmert Addresses Fatal Influenza in Israel: "The Infection Rate Is Higher Than We Expected" • "It Is Possible to Have Such an Epidemic in the Last Century" • Among other things, teens are recruited for disinfecting public spaces • Netanyahu initiates international cooperation with other countries

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Saturday) addressed the spread of the Corona in Israel and elaborated on the measures aimed at fighting the deadly virus.

"We operate both nationally and internationally," Prime Minister Netanyahu said. "In the last 48 hours there is an increase in the rate of infection, there is a 38-year-old patient who is fighting for his life. We cannot estimate the exact rate of infection, but it is probably higher than we expected. In the last 48 hours I spoke with world leaders and initiated a conference call this week to see How the states can help each other.

"I have to say that there was a great deal of responsiveness. We have certain advantages and disadvantages in pharmaceutical raw materials, but everyone responded because they know the following and I put them on the table: First of all, it's a global epidemic - whether the CDC calls it an epidemic or not It's a matter of days or hours.

"It is doubtful that there has been such a pandemic in the last 100 years. The infection rate is probably greater than we estimated and currently no vaccine. Assuming the virus is gone or evaporating in hot weather is not proven and there is currently no basis we can build on, the virus is also currently spreading in Africa. No vaccine and antiviral drugs are not Helping economies start to get hurt, governments are trying to close their gates, it's important to deliver products to all economies. Nobody knows how the plague will stop, so I plan to take five steps this week, in addition to the international meeting. "

The Prime Minister stressed that "the plague does not harm children or youth Thank God, there is not one case we know of." He began to enumerate the list of measures to be taken from now on to prevent further infections in Corona: "We must disinfect public facilities. This virus is sensitive to bleach and we need to act neatly and disinfect train stations, buses, etc. Extended freedom, the youth in schools and youth movements very carefully, to help disinfect, I also ask the IDF to take certain facilities for this purpose.

"Secondly, I intend to mobilize the Air Force and make sure we have the essential supplies for Israel. I said that the supply chain also stops at things that are essential to us, including pharmaceuticals and raw materials, Israel is almost in the best state in the world, precisely because of the stringent policies that are being initiated, so we control the situation through We are going to keep it going.

"Third, I would like to open a line of credit to respond to businesses and companies that are feeling the pressure. Fourth, we will recruit the best minds in Israel, the goal is to get a broad test to ensure industrial testing capability that separates patients from the healthy and continues to maintain the Israeli economy. This will lead to a double-collapse situation, both economic and industrial, and we can change that.

"We will also use my relationships with the leaders of certain countries, we will help them and we, there are things you can give. I will do what is necessary to keep your health of Israeli citizens, I ask you to strictly follow the instructions. Do not shake hands, avoid touching and if you do These are things that will stop, reduce or slow the spread of the plague. Keep your instructions and we'll keep you posted. We will work together responsibly, courteously, and cohesively while keeping our promises. Together with God, we will overcome the crisis. "

There are now 21 patients in Israel, with the condition of the 38-year-old bus driver being hospitalized at Poriya Hospital. Continues to be tough. Air France giant has officially announced the cancellation of flights from Paris to Tel Aviv and vice versa until 28.3.

Also, as of next week, Israir will stop all flights to destinations to which there is a travel warning, mainly due to low demand and the fact that foreign nationals cannot enter Israel.