A few positive signs from the data on Israel’s fight against the coronavirus: Test positivity is down The percentage of tests that come back as positive for the coronavirus is one of the best measures of how widespread the real infection is likely to be. In late July, Israel was hitting 8% average positivity, but […]
Author: arieh
Patterns in Hospital Admissions
Between two and four times a day, the Health Ministry releases updated statistics on the coronavirus in Israel. The frequency of these releases makes it feel like we’re getting real-time detailed insights into what’s going on with the virus and Israel’s attempts to manage the pandemic. The data includes: the number of tests so far […]
The Gamzu Plan is… bigger gatherings?
The coronavirus cabinet discussed the Gamzu Plan tonight, but a vote was scrapped at the last minute after the Haredi parties opposed the plan, claiming it was too restrictive on synagogues.
Covid roundup 19 August
Just a few bits of virus-related news that didn’t merit their own post: The Health Ministry today reported 53 additional virus deaths that took place over July and August in care homes. They had not been included in the reporting until now. This brings the number of deaths from Covid-19 since 1 July to 451. […]
Govt continues reopenings while warning of infection spike
The Gamzu Plan to lower community infection is supposed to go to the Cabinet on Thursday. In the meantime, though, the government has been removing restrictions: