Minister Tzachi Hanegbi said on Tuesday night, "A few minutes ago, the Health Ministry announced that due to the infection of my friend Shay Hajaj, the chairman of the regional councils and the head of the Merhavim Regional Council, with the coronavirus, and the fact that I sat next to him last Wednesday at an agricultural gathering, together with MKs Schuster and Ben Barak, we must stay in home isolation until Wednesday of next week.”
"My heartfelt thanks to all those who inquired about my wellbeing. I am healthy. I wish my friend Shay and all the patients a speedy recovery!" Hanegbi added.