After stabilization - again an increase in the coefficient of infection:
Simultaneously with the spread of the omicron variant in Israel, the Ministry of Health announced today (Wednesday) that the coefficient of infection (R) increased from 1.02 to 1.07.
Also, 786 new carriers were verified yesterday, the highest figure since October 25th.
Another statistic that may worry experts is the percentage of positive tests, which rose to 0.75% - the highest in the last two weeks.
However, the number of patients in critical condition dropped to 102, with 59 of them breathing.
The death toll from the virus stands at 8,210 people, with no one dying yesterday.
In addition, there are 5,981 active corona patients in Israel.
To date, 21 verified vertebrae have been identified in Israel, 16 of which have returned from South Africa, England, France and the United Arab Emirates, and five have been verified after contact with returnees from South Africa and the United States. , And vaccinated in a second dose that was half a year after the vaccination date) and 13 protected.
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