Israel on Monday said the nation coronavirus infection rate has spiked to 7.4%, much higher than the figures recorded in recent days.
The Health Ministry said 6,706 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday after more than 91,000 tests had been conducted.
The tally of patients in serious condition remains at record high with 1,044 cases, of whom 251 are ventilated. Another 22 patients passed away on Sunday, bringing the official death toll to 3,671.