The Ministry of Health reported that 1,148 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the country over the past 24 hours.
141 patients are hospitalized in serious condition, with 48 of them on respirators.
358 COVID-19-related deaths have been reported in Israel since the beginning of the crisis.
The government's 'Coronavirus Cabinet' is expected to announce additional health safety measures at 5:30 p.m. tonight.
The cabinet, tasked with coordinating the fight against the virus in the country, will rule on a number of moves previously approved by the Knesset.