The number of new verifications and the rate of positive tests for Corona on a weekly average continue to decline, despite the slowdown in recent days • However, the report's authors emphasize that the impact of the easing can only be estimated towards Wednesday • "Slow improvement in recent weeks
According to a report by the Intelligence Division published this morning (Tuesday), it seems that the containment trend of the corona epidemic in Israel continues, although there has been some slowdown in recent days.
From the YouTube channel of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman
However, the authors of the report emphasize that the effect of the easing can only be estimated towards Wednesday: "In light of the easing in the closure that began on October 18, there may be a slowdown in the trend of improvement observed in recent weeks.
In our estimation, in light of the stay of about ten days, this change will be reflected in Lady in the coming days. "
This morning, the latest illness data from the Ministry of Health were published, according to which 36,605 tests were performed yesterday to diagnose the virus, of which 2.1% were found to be positive.
In the last day, 780 people have been diagnosed as positive for the coronavirus, bringing the number of infections in Israel to 311,149, of which 12,733 are patients.
Recall, in light of the decline in morbidity, the Corona Cabinet approved the return of first- and fourth-graders to the educational frameworks and the opening of commercial businesses that include “one-on-one” operations starting next week.
At the lengthy meeting, Finance Minister Israel Katz demanded that the commercial activity of the street shops be resumed. “There was a waiver of the malls and shopping centers to allow the small businesses to operate.
The minimum of the minimum should be allowed.
This is also the position of Prime Minister Netanyahu and the deputy prime minister, Bnei Gantz, "Katz said.
The position of Minister of Finance was joined by Minister of Economy Amir Peretz and Minister of Tourism Orit Farkash HaCohen.
However, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein insisted that it was too early to expand commercial activity and even threatened that if the proposal went to a vote he would oppose it.
"I do not understand on the basis of what is being said here that we need to think about what to open," Edelstein said.
"The head of the National Security Council says they still do not know (what the trend is) and I hope there will be nothing negative.
But, at the moment we still do not know what the effect of the first opening we made (after the holidays).
"I do not understand why we are in a hurry to open. It is a risk and we in risk management it is true."
Due to the firm position of the Minister of Health, cabinet members decided to postpone the discussion on the issue to Thursday.
Another issue that will come up for discussion - the return to the activity of the B & Bs and guest houses, despite Edelstein's agreement regarding their opening.
