The minister's office said the two were feeling well, and would stay in isolation and supervision in accordance with the Ministry of Health's instructions • 71-year-old Litzman is in a risk group
Deputy Minister of Health Litzman. Diagnosed with Corona virus // Archive photo: Oren Ben Hakun
Corona spread in Israel: Ministry of Health announced Thursday (Thursday) that Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman and his wife were diagnosed with corona virus after positive test results were found.
Litzman, 71, lives in Jerusalem with his wife, and is at risk because of his age.
The Health Ministry statement reads: "Minister Litzman and his wife are feeling well, treated properly and will remain in isolation and supervision in accordance with the Ministry of Health's instructions.
As required and in accordance with the epidemiological investigation to be carried out, messages to enter the isolation will be provided to those who have been exposed to Minister Litzman and his wife in the past two weeks.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was updated with details. Health Minister Litzman will continue to maintain a regular agenda from his home, in line with medical recommendations. "