The Ministry of Health announced on Saturday night that there has been a sharp increase in the number of people on respirators, which stands at 221 people. In addition, 694 patients are in critical condition. It was further reported that 4,932 people were diagnosed yesterday as positive for the coronavirus. This is out of 115,878 tests conducted.

At Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, two mothers who were not vaccinated against Corona and contracted the virus were hospitalized in critical condition, the hospital announced. It was also reported that in light of the deterioration of their condition, the staff at Hadassah had to deliver a baby weeks early. Both are hospitalized in Corona Intensive Care Units.