Defense Minister Benny Gantz decided today (Wednesday) to enter isolation due to suspected exposure to a coronavirus patient last Sunday evening.
The patient he was exposed to is a family member.
The Defense Minister's office said: "Gantz is feeling well and will continue to manage the affairs of the ministry and his other public activities from isolation.".
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The Ministry of Defense reports that in the coming hours, measures will be installed at his home that will allow him to fulfill his duties.
Gantz tweeted: "Let's start from the bottom line: I feel great, and intend to continue working as always, just remotely.
""There is a suspicion that on Sunday evening I was exposed to a coronavirus patient. After consulting with medical officials, I will go into isolation, conduct a coronavirus test and an epidemiological investigation, and act exactly according to the instructions. There is no room for taking risks. Only health for everyone.".
