Israeli PM’s Aide Tests +ve For Coronavirus, Had Attended Parliament With Leader
Mumbai: A colleague of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tested positive for coronavirus, but preliminary findings suggest he did not have a 70-year-old leader at risk of infection, officials said on Monday.
As a routine precaution, he said Netanyahu was to undergo a coronavirus test by Tuesday. In a previous trial, the premier was found to be negative on 15 March.
Israel’s Ministry of Health regulations generally requires 14-day self-isolation for someone deemed in close proximity with a carrier.
Israel’s media said the ally was present at a parliament session last week attended by Netanyahu as well as opposition lawmakers, with whom he is trying to form an emergency coalition government to help overcome the coronavirus crisis Have been.
“The initial assessment is that there is no need for PMs to self-isolate because they were not in close contact with the patient, nor met with them,” an Israeli official said.
Israel has reported 4,347 cases and 15 fatal attacks. The Health Ministry has warned that the death toll could be in the thousands, with Netanyahu scheduled to call authorities on Monday to discuss the proposed lockout in parts of the country.
The Israeli official said Netanyahu has been following medical advice and holding most meetings by video-conference.
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