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Second corona wave fear in W/Bank; Knesset extends emergency powers

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Published: 19 June 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

46 new infections in West Bank; law allowing government to impose restrictions extended by 45 days; Netanyahu sets August 1 for renewing foreign tourism

46 new infections in West Bank raise concerns of potential second wave (Times of Israel)
Palestinian Authority has yet to see a severe spike in cases, but officials raise red flags, concerned about increase in cases within Israel

Amid surge in cases, Knesset extends emergency coronavirus regulations (Times of Israel)
Law allowing government to impose restrictions to control spread of virus extended by 45 days ahead of cabinet meeting to discuss resurgence in cases

Netanyahu sets August 1 target for renewing foreign tourism, 'Greece and Cyprus first' (Haaretz)
In Jerusalem meeting with Greek prime minister, Israeli leader says aiming to 'reopen tourism' with regular flights after coronavirus halt

Virus outbreak found at Tel Aviv hospital – report (Times of Israel)
Officials at Ichilov Hospital said to believe infection spread among staff during mealtimes; 217 new cases found in Israel in 24 hours after several days below 200
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