Prof. Nachman Ash, Director of the Ministry of Health, toured the COVID-19 wards at Shaarei Tzedek Medical Center, along with Prof. Ofer Marin, Director of Shaarei Tzedek, members of the board and representatives of the hospital's COVID-19 staff. During the visit, an open discussion was held with the hospital's staff about the challenges ahead and the preparations made for them.
Prof. Ash commented that "This is a huge wave for all of us. We see the great challenge that you face. I support you completely and am convinced you will handle the matter in the best possible way."