The Ministry of Health announced today (Monday) that it recommends re-wearing masks in enclosed spaces, and in particular in public spaces. The recommendation is published against the background of the increase in morbidity in Israel, which has been recorded in recent days, when 5,817 verified viruses were diagnosed in Israel today.
“This is the way to reduce infection in the community and protect at-risk populations and the elderly, who are particularly vulnerable to severe morbidity and mortality from the virus,” the ministry said in a statement. Routine – but also about health.
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“Therefore – we ask you to make sure to wear a mask in closed spaces, not because it is mandatory – but because it is an act of solidarity and caring for others,” added the Ministry of Health, “Wearing a mask is a simple operation, discomfort is marginal compared to the contribution “This is in peace and with a minimum of serious illness and we are dying. We must all be careful – take care of ourselves and others.”
As mentioned, the daily number of verified patients in Corona continues to rise, and the number of active patients has risen to 28,316. At the same time, the number of patients with a serious condition remains stable at 100, of which only two patients are connected to Acme. There was also an increase in the infection coefficient, which rose to 1.51 – for the first time since the Omicron wave in January, which indicates that the virus is spreading widely.