Kando says the initial results of a pilot program in Ashkelon showed traces of the coronavirus in the municipal sewage system.

Israel's ecosystem is well-positioned to weather this crisis due to several key elements, says Medved.

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that the government would add an additional NIS 6 billion ($1.7 billion) to the NIS 4 billion already designated to help local companies affected by the outbreak.

As the coronavirus spreads, machines like personal AI robot Temi are being used in hospitals and places of business to minimize person-to-person contact.