Health Ministry revises Thursday's daily record of new coronavirus cases up to 4,217, total infections since start of pandemic rises to 148,564

Letter to PM says economic damage will last a decade; shops, restaurants, gyms vow to remain open, saying a second shutdown will destroy them financially

Over 4,000 virus cases recorded in single day, 20 fatalities in hours; lockdown will include three stages of varying severity; full cabinet must still vote on measure

Gamzu pushing for partial ban on intercity travel, shutting schools and limiting workforce for nearly a month before gradual rollback, in bid to bring infections down to 700 a day

As ministers prepare to discuss possible closure, ministry chief says hospitals congested; Liberman, 2 Yisrael Beytenu MKs quarantined after settler leader tests positive

474 patients in serious condition with 158 listed as moderate; 43,455 tests carried out on Wednesday with a positive rate remaining high at 9%

As coronavirus cases steadily rise, PM weighs various proposals, ranging from full nationwide closure for a month to pinpoint restrictions over holidays

Speaking to health officials from quarantine, embattled Ronni Gamzu insists he has backing from public and government, and that the backlash he's received is just part of his work

Officials reportedly 'shocked' as hospital directors describe overworked teams treating more and more patients, as cases soar

Cops seen merely explaining new rules to residents and business owners, with people freely roaming the streets; authorities say enforcement will be stepped up in coming days