The largest number of victims recorded in Hubei Province • More than 1,300 people have died as a result of the virus • On the Corona ship, aboard 15 Israeli civilians, 44 new cases of infection have been recorded • This morning: Foreign Minister Israel Katz will hold a special hearing

• China's President Xi, yesterday // Photo: GettyImages

• Disinfection of the Corona virus at Thailand airport // Photo: IP

• Nepalese children with corona virus protection masks // Photo: IP

• Israelis aboard the Corona Ship // Photo: Nicole Ben David

Corona epidemic does not stop: 242 people died last day in Hebei province of China as a result of the virus - the deadliest circadian since the outbreak of the virus. This is how officials in China have confirmed.

The New York Times reported that no fewer than 14,840 new cases of infection were recorded in the district, partly because of a new diagnostic method. So far, the virus has killed more than 1,300 people, with over 60,000 already infected with the deadly virus worldwide.

Minister of Health talks with Israelis staying on the Corona ship

In the Corona Ship, the cruise ship anchored off the coast of Japan, where 15 Israelis are present, 44 new cases of virus infection have been recorded. At least 24 of the 135 patients aboard the ship are American.

In Israel, efforts will continue this morning to move the Israelis aboard the ship to Israel. Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who will hold a special hearing this morning with the participation of People's Representatives in China, yesterday appealed to the Japanese authorities to request the removal of Israeli citizens.
"Every effort will be made to bring Israelis back to Israel," the minister said.