Israel's active COVID-19 cases drop to lowest level in 2022
Apr 26, 2022
Jerusalem [Israel], April 26:Israel's active COVID-19 cases on Monday dropped by 2,833 to 27,477 cases, reaching the country's lowest annual level, according to the Ministry of Health.
This is the lowest number of active cases recorded in Israel since Dec. 30, 2021, when the figure stood at 27,144.
The ministry also reported 3,759 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the national total to 4,060,259.
The number of death cases from the virus remained unchanged at 10,670, while the number of patients in serious condition decreased from 226 to 218.
As COVID-19 morbidity is declining in Israel, health authorities on Saturday lifted the requirement of wearing a face mask in most closed spaces, while recommending people at risk continue to wear masks indoors.
Wearing a mask is still required in risky places such as hospitals, clinics, international flights and nursing homes.
Source: Xinhua
