COVID-19 cases rise to 126 in Israel

A total of 17 Israelis tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 126, said the Israeli Ministry of Health.

Of the 126 cases, 104 are treated in 16 hospitals across Israel with two of them in serious condition.

In addition, 19 patients, including a 6-month-old baby, are treated at home, while the remaining three have recovered.

The ministry's figures also show that 2,479 Israeli healthcare workers currently undergo quarantine after being in contact with confirmed coronavirus patients.