Exposed to a confirmed coronavirus patient: Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu forced to go into isolation

June 22, 2020   

The rabbi of the city of Safed, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, entered isolation this evening (Monday), after it became clear that he was exposed to a confirmed coronavirus patient last week. Today, Rabbi Eliyahu received the notice that he must enter isolation, and in the coming days he is expected to be tested for the virus. According to the report on Channel 7, Rabbi Eliyahu feels well and has not shown any symptoms. The Ministry of Health updated this evening that 274 people have contracted the coronavirus in the past 24 hours. 200 coronavirus patients are hospitalized in various hospitals, 45 of whom are in serious condition