Bnei Tzion Medical Center stated that in view of the significant increase in morbidity and out of concern for patients, medical staff, and hospital staff, visitors will be banned from this morning until further notice and it will be allowed only in exceptional cases including: A parent accompanying a child, accompanying a woman in labor, parting with a family member in terminal condition, and a regular nursing caregiver.

The hospital is preparing for opening in coming days a fifth coronavirus ward.