Number of Israelis with coronavirus jumps to 427
The number of Israelis infected with the novel coronavirus increased sharply overnight with the Health Ministry announcing 90 news cases Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of Israelis with the disease to 427.
The number includes 11 people who have recovered from the virus and been released from hospitals, The Times of Israel reports.
Five Israelis with the virus are in serious condition and 10 are listed in moderate condition. The rest are showing only mild symptoms.
The ministry said 236 people are hospitalized, and 71 are in home isolation, including 8 people in a special hotel outfitted this week to hold those with mild cases.
The jump came a day after Israel drastically ratcheted up measures aimed at slowing the spread of the disease, ordering Israelis to remain at home unless they need to leave for work, supplies or some other reasons.
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