WHO chief says spread of COVID-19 disease not yet a pandemic, but rapid outbreaks iItaly, Iran and elsewhere show how quickly situation can change

Many have already left Jewish state following new measures, and hundreds of remaining visitors will leave Monday after many were forced to spend the night at the airport

Health minister recommends against travel to Italy, says not afraid to enforce quarantines; president, currently visiting Australia, to keep itinerary unchanged

Foreign Ministry says Israelis returning from the East Asian countries or who were there in the last 14 days must self-quarantine at home for 2 weeks

12 Border Policemen sent to quarantine Sunday morning after contact with tourist group, joining some 200 students and teachers told to enter isolation over infection fears

Ministry erases warning in Hebrew but leaves it in English; Seoul protests Israeli decision to turn plane back after landing at Ben-Gurion airport