Ministry of Health continues to try to control the spread of the virus, calling for those countries to remain in isolation • PM in a press conference: "In the midst of a global epidemic, avoid shaking hands" • Deputy CEO: "Estimates widespread spread in Israel, try to reduce Its power "

The Ministry of Health is also considering expanding the isolation guidelines to return to Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain and Austria - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday at a special press conference. The intention to order isolation was first announced and published in "Israel Today".

At the press conference, Netanyahu said he had concluded with the Minister of Health and Professional Services another discussion on the Corona crisis. "We are in the midst of a global epidemic. It may be one of the most dangerous than it has been in the last century, but Israel is in a better position than the other countries," he claimed.

"I instructed on over policy and not missing policy"

"I advocated over-policies and no policies, to slow down the rate of hospitalization in the State of Israel. We have taken extensive isolation and testing policies that other countries have not taken. We have taken steps in return for dance. In Italy, the rate of expansion is very large. Stands at 10 percent, ”he added.

"Today we will take further steps: a demand from all those coming from France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria to enter for a 14-day self-isolation.

We are in control of the event thanks to the witnesses we are taking. "

"This means that more thousands of citizens will be required to be isolated and at the same time the citizens of these countries will be banned from being asked. Citizens who are in isolation should contact MDA if they experience symptoms such as fever over 38, cough or difficulty breathing. Citizens who feel good are not required for testing.

"Personal hygiene should be strictly adhered to. Avoid shaking hands and I take it upon myself to be the first to tell you to stop shaking as I do, you can say Namaste and adopt the Indian method," the PM concluded.

After Prime Minister Yaakov Litzman, Minister of Health, spoke, announcing that events of over 5,000 people would not be possible, and international conferences planned in Israel would be canceled.

Earlier today, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health Prof. Itamar Grotto said: "We believe that widespread expansion in Israel is inevitable, and that the actions we are now taking can delay the expansion and reduce it. At this stage, when there is a local infection, several stages are expected when a major outbreak is expected, the intensity of which is still unclear. It seems to be over a long period of months so we need to keep calm and breathless. "

He also stated that the following recommendations would be "to take measures to prevent spread at the state and individual levels: The goal here will be to minimize the infection by adhering to personal hygiene (individual-level prevention) and by reducing the risk of infection such as crowding prevention, public transport reduction, Advanced and, as necessary, even eliminating major events and closing educational institutions as is currently done in Japan. "

Prof. Grotto also warned that "at a time of widespread expansion, most patients will receive community care or may not need treatment at all and will be asked to stay home until the illness passes. However, there will be cases that require hospitalization and sometimes intensive care. Of expanding inpatient and intensive care capabilities. "

Participate in the preparation of the news: Itzik Saban