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

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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.

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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

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