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Israelis praise medical workers in minute of applause

It comes as the government introduces further restrictions on movement

March 20, 2020 11:54
Israelis clap on their balconies to applaud medical staff battling coronavirus in Jerusalem on March 19, 2020.

ByJC Reporter, JC Reporter

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CORONAVIRUS
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Israelis have been told restrictions on their movements will be tightened even further as the government scrambles to prevent virus spread.

Under emergency regulations approved early on Friday morning, people can now only leaves their homes to go to work, buy food or medicine, or to attend court hearings and religious ceremonies.

It came as the number of coronavirus cases in the country exceeded 700, with 10 people reported to be in a serious condition.

In the West Bank, 48 cases have been diagnosed so far, Haaretz reported.

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