Israel's number of coronavirus cases reaches 3,619

After two more died from the virus Friday, death toll remains at 12; Israeli tourist in Italy reported to die from the virus; citizens were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days

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Israel now has 3,619 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said Saturday morning.
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  • Of that number, 54 people are in serious condition, 81 are in moderate condition and the rest have light symptoms.
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    People wearing protective masks in Tel Aviv
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    Another 89 people have now made a full recovery.
    An Israeli tourist in Italy was reported to have died from the virus at a local hospital. His wife, who's with him, remains in quarantine at the same facility.
    Two more Israelis died on Friday as a result of the coronavirus bringing the number of fatalities to 12.
    There are currently approximately 493 people in hospital in Israel, 1,828 people being treated at home, 484 in a specially designated hotel and the rest awaiting a decision on how they will be treated.
    Israelis were instructed Thursday to remain at home with emergency measures in place for a period of seven days.
    Officials warn that a complete lock-down will be imposed if there is no indication of a decline in the number of new cases reported.
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