Corona commissioner Professor Nachman Ash told Galei Tzahal that the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 reached 5,400 yesterday, a record since the beginning of October.
"A third closure is difficult for all of us and especially for merchants. But this closure is easier than its predecessors. If we do not adhere to it - it will have no meaning. Any relief will make it ineffective, we will have to extend it and the damage will increase," he said.