The Health Ministry on Monday released the latest tally of confirmed coronavirus cases that have now reached 4,347.
There are 80 people are described to be in a serious condition of which 69 require the help of ventilators.
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Monitoring the coronavirus ward at the Sharon Hospital near Tel Aviv
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Hospitals are treating 543 people, 2,107 are being treated at home, and 586 are in hotels dedicated to people confirmed with the disease.
There are 962 are awaiting a decision regarding their treatment and 139 people have so far recovered and 15 people have died as a result of the virus.
Health Ministry officials warn of a shortage in ventilators following their estimates that up to 5,000 people will be in need of respiratory assistance as a result of the disease.
There has been a 46% increase in severe cases needing ventilators in the past 24 hours.
Many of the seriously ill come from ultra-Orthodox communities, prompting police to announce they will increase enforcement of government's regulations in the affected areas.
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Police enforce coronavirus directives in Jerusalem orthodox neighborhood
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On Monday police conducted raids on dozens of Synagogues in the ultra-Orthodox quarter of Mea Shearim in Jerusalem, arresting three people for violating government directives.
First published: 10:37, 03.30.20