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The number of active coronavirus cases in Israel continues to rise and now stands at 3,744 people, the Health Ministry announced Tuesday evening.

258 new coronavirus patients were diagnosed over the last 24 hours. 19,495 coronavirus patients have been diagnosed in Israel since the beginning of the pandemic.

The number of patients in serious condition also continues to rise and now stands at 39 people, 29 of whom are on ventilators. Another 41 patients are in moderate condition.

15,449 people have recovered from the coronavirus in Israel so far. The death toll stands at 302 people.

Prime Minister Netanyahu will convene the Coronavirus Cabinet tomorrow in response to the increase in morbidity in Israel.