A total of 11,868 people cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed to date, including 181 patients in serious condition, and 136 requiring ventilation. Some 2,000 individuals have recovered from the virus.
A total of 7,680 tests were carried out between Sunday and Monday morning, the Health Ministry said, up from less than 6,000 a few days before. The ministry said it is targeting 10,000 daily tests during the Passover holiday.
