Israel’s Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus, remains in isolation

Issued on: 30/03/2020 – 20:41 Modified: 30/03/2020 – 20:41

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tested negative for the coronavirus on Monday after a parliamentary aide was confirmed to be carrying the virus, though the 70-year-old leader would remain in isolation, a spokesman said.

Spokesman Ofir Gendelman said on Twitter that Netanyahu , his family and staff all tested negative, but "he will remain quarantined until further instructions are issued by the Ministry of Health".

PM Netanyahu's, his family's and staff's #coronavirus tests all came back negative. However, he will remain quarantined until further instructions are issued by the ministry of health.

— Ofir Gendelman (@ofirgendelman) March 30, 2020

Israel 's Health Ministry regulations generally require 14-day self-isolation for anyone deemed to have been in proximity to a carrier, with the duration reduced for the number of days that have passed since the suspected exposure.Read More – Source