Coronavirus tally in Israel: 21 fatalities, 5,591 confirmed, 97 serious

The Ministry of Health Wednesday morning updated coronavirus figures to 21 fatalities, 5,591 confirmed with the disease and 97 victims in serious condition. A woman of 98 with complicated background ailments died overnight.

The IDF spokesman announced that soldiers will be spreading out across the country to provide assistance to senior citizens. They will help with shopping for food and medicines and other needs.