There are results: This is the reassuring message from researchers from the Hebrew University

July 20, 2020   

A reassuring message: Hebrew University researchers report that the rate of infections continues to slow - and that there has been a slowing trend in the rate of increase in those hospitalized in moderate and severe condition. His secret: Earn a prestigious degree without preparatory school and without prerequisites • Want one too? observation: The rate of increase in infections continues to slow - the doubling time is now about 24 days. The rate of increase in severe+moderate patients continues to slow. The containment time is now about 15 days. The infection coefficient continues to move towards the target - a value less than 1. It is important to note that the reference is to a moving average that is not sensitive to daily changes. Suffering from underlying medical conditions? You may be entitled to a lot of money from National Insurance. meaning: It appears that the steps taken to curb the epidemic (about 10 days-two weeks ago) are very beneficial. We estimate that the doubling time of severe+moderate patients will continue to increase in accordance with the observed trend in the infection rate. The infection coefficient is expected to be less than 1 within about a week. conclusion: The measures taken to curb the epidemic have helped. The measures taken in the past week constitute another brake that is expected to further slow the rate of infection in the near future. It is possible that the exhaustion of the restrictions and actions already taken will lead to the required decrease in the infection rate. According to the researchers, there is a substantial advantage in focusing efforts on breaking chains of infection, which will allow for long-term stabilization under reduced restrictions and prevent future outbreaks. The researchers also note that infection within homes delays the decrease in the number of patients relative to preventive actions.

Meanwhile, the Corona Committee continues today (Monday) its discussions on the restrictions that the government is seeking to impose as part of the fight against the spread of Corona.

At the meeting, the coalition chairman, MK Mickey Zohar, clarified that the government believes at this stage that it is appropriate to open only the open parts of the restaurants that are outdoors and to leave the parts inside the restaurants closed.

He noted that there is also no intention to close the issue of pools and the sea at this stage, as long as the situation does not get worse.

However, he demanded that the gyms be closed and appealed to the committee members to approve the order despite the pressure being exerted on it.

It also appears that tourist attractions in open areas, especially those in the city of Eilat, will also be excluded from the order, and the same is expected to be true of zoos that were supposed to be closed on weekends, and according to what appears to be the case, they will remain open on weekends, under certain restrictions.

Summary of the agreement of government officials:

• Beaches on weekends - will remain open

• Pools on weekends - will remain open

• Outdoor restaurant areas will remain open.

• Restaurant areas located in a closed area - will be closed.

• Gyms - will be closed

Committee chairwoman, MK Yifat Shasha-Biton, said in the debate: "I disagree with the statement that the committee is not being run responsibly. I am happy about the understandings regarding pools and beaches on weekends. I also want to create a balance regarding restaurants, just as hotel dining rooms received a permit to operate at 35 percent of occupancy. Let's see if we can reach an agreement on this issue as well.".