Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s adviser on ultra-Orthodox affairs, Rivka Paluch, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, local media reported Monday.
Paluch reportedly spent the last few days “in the vicinity” of Netanyahu, Knesset members and other advisers, The Jerusalem Post reported.
PALUCH’S HUSBAND ALSO TESTED POSITIVE
Israeli Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu will act according to the Health Ministry’s guidelines. Paluch tested positive hours after her husband was hospitalized with the virus, said Channel 12.
NETANYAHU WILL BE TESTED FOR A SECOND TIME
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo a coronavirus test for a second time after Paluch has tested positive for the disease, according to local media on Monday.
Netanyahu had tested negative for coronavirus after he and his immediate circle underwent tests for the virus on March 15. In a statement, Netanyahu’s office said there is no need to put the Israeli premier in quarantine.
The number of deaths in Israel from the virus totals 15 while the number of cases has surpassed 4,000 and 132 people have recovered.
As part of measures to curb the virus, all schools in the country have been closed and all meetings in public, open or closed areas with more than 10 people have been banned.
All trading firms except supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations and banks have been closed since March 15.