The carriers were diagnosed in the King Solomon's Nursing Home, all with no pre-existing symptoms.

First publication: 16 Corona patients were diagnosed at Shlomo King's nursing home in Bnei Brak. Because all the diagnosed were without symptoms and were discovered as part of a proactive sampling. Subsequently, symptoms developed in three patients. The verified adhesives were transferred to the hospital, and the institution was disinfected. It should be emphasized that not all patients were detected today, and are included in the published infection data.

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A staff on behalf of the Ministry of Health's "Maternal and Maternity Protector" program visited the institution. The Ministry of Health noted that data from nursing homes around the world found that about half of corona patients in nursing homes were without symptoms, so it is recommended to initiate tests in this population.

According to Health Ministry data, as of last week, there are 140 geriatric institutions where Corona patients have been diagnosed. Of the contractors, 590 are tenants and 226 are staff. Last week, 106 people died in nursing homes.

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In the meantime, a corona eruption was also reported in Maccabi dormitories in Tel Hashomer: 11 patients and four employees were diagnosed as blue. In accordance with the Ministry of Health's instructions, patients were transferred to the Corona Department at the Bat Yam Rehabilitation Center. The diagnosed workers went into solitary confinement at home.

Maccabi Dormitories said they were "implementing the Ministry of Health's guidelines and in full coordination with Sheba Hospital and taking all necessary preventive and isolation actions to continue providing optimal medical and nursing care, while protecting patients and staff."