Two of the patients from a family recently returned from Italy, third worked with a person diagnosed with virus; all three exhibit light symptoms only

16 special polling stations to serve the 5,630 people in quarantine; ministry, PM say outbreak 'under control'

Migdal Ha'emek resident Roni Bargill says he was already in the country and was told to carry on normally when the Health Ministry issued directive to self-quarantine

Rambam Medical Center stresses the move is strictly preparatory in the event that the number of confirmed cases in Israel spikes

As number of new coronavirus cases rises worldwide, experts say death rate may turn out to be similar to seasonal flu, urge good hygiene to help prevent the pathogen's spread

Ministry calls on anyone who was on the flights the pair took back from Italy or was in close proximity to them for more than 15 minutes to self-quarantine

Foreign athletes already in Israel allowed to compete after Health Ministry earlier said it was barring non-resident participants as Israeli officials work to keep out coronavirus

Israeli airlines, who have already lost millions in recent weeks, say they weren't given any heads up before Health Ministry recommendation for Israelis to refrain from flying

Health Ministry travel warning sees 'high probability' pathogen has now spread worldwide and is no longer containable; Israelis returning from Italy ordered to 14-day quarantine

Municipality had earlier said it was banning and reimbursing non-resident participants as Israeli officials work to prevent coronavirus from reaching country