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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Israel rise to 200

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 15 Mar 2020

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Israel rise to 200

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Jerusalem/Xinhua:  Seven more people have been tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the total number of Israeli cases to 200 on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Health.

Of the 162 cases being treated in 16 hospitals across Israel, two are in serious condition, 11 in moderate condition and 149 in mild condition.

Of the remaining 38 cases, 34 are treated in home quarantine and four have recovered.

In addition, on Sunday, all shopping centers, restaurants, cafes, theaters and cinemas in Israel were closed indefinitely as part of efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.