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Coronavirus: New daily cases continue to top 7,000

JANUARY 29, 2021 08:05

There were 7,079 people diagnosed with coronavirus on Thursday, the Health Ministry reported Friday morning. Of those tested, 9.3% tested positive.

The number of serious patients hit 1,135, including more than 300 who were intubated.

The death toll stood at 4,671.

On the other hand, vaccination is continuing at a steady pace. More than 2.9 million Israelis have had their first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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