Economy and Industry Minister Eli Cohen told Galei Tzahal radio on Tuesday morning that "a general shutdown of the economy is still within the realm of possibility," because of the coronavirus crisis.

Asked why he supported cellphone pinpointing of coronavirus patients in the war against the virus, Minister Cohen said "When you have such a tool that will help prevent infection and save lives, it is an injustice not to use it. The information is monitored and destroyed after 30 days."