Israel sees highest daily coronavirus recoveries

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The Israeli Ministry of Health reported 865 new COVID-19 recoveries on Friday, the highest daily number of recoveries since the pandemic outbreak in the country in late February.

The previous highest number of recoveries was recorded on April 22, when 708 patients were recovered.

Accordingly, the number of active coronavirus cases in Israel has dropped for the first time since May 30, currently standing at 5,614.

The ministry also reported 400 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 22,800.

The number of death cases rose to 314, with five new deaths, the highest daily number since June 2.

The number of patients in serious condition decreased from 47 to 46, out of 189 patients currently hospitalized.

China and Israel have cooperated on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. On Feb. 11, the Tel Aviv Municipality Hall, a landmark in the Israeli city Tel Aviv, was illuminated with the colors of China's national flag, showing solidarity with China in the fight against the novel coronavirus.

On March 19 and April 1, two video conferences were held between Chinese doctors and Israeli counterparts to share experiences in containing the virus' spread and treatment of coronavirus patients.

(CGTN)