Traces of the coronavirus have been found in imported packages of frozen chicken wings and shrimps in two Chinese cities, The Guardian reports.The chicken originated in Brazil the shrimps came from Ecuador.China has been stepping up screenings at ports due to concerns over food imports. Viruses can survive for up to two years at temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius, but scientists say there is as yet no strong evidence that coronavirus can spread via frozen food.

According to a report in Kan News, the government's coronavirus cabinet will meet today to authorize the reopening of Ben Gurion airport.Travelers will be required to wear face masks for the entire duration of their flights, and must present a declaration that they are in good health before being permitted to board. No Ine with a temperature above 38C will be allowed entry into the terminal building.

Yesterday, Defense Minister Benny Gantz underwent surgery to his back, for a herniated disc he sustained during army service.The surgery was successful, but it has now emerged that Ine of the nurses present during the operation has tested positive for coronavirus.

A 65-year-old man has sustained moderate injuries after being knocked down by a commercial vehicle in Tel Aviv.MDA responders and paramedics treated the man at the scene of the incident and transported him to Tel Aviv's Ichilov hospital.

The Police Supervisory Department has submitted an indictment against five Border Police officers.The five are accused of robbery, making threats, and attacking Palestinian Arabs.

Following a request from Interior Minister Aryeh Deri (Shas) to the government's coronavirus project manager, Professor Ronni Gamzu, to demonstrate more sectoral equality in appointments to public positions, four new positions have been filled by Jews with a Sephardic background: Yehuda Avidan, Michael Pinchasi, Yaakov Zecharyahu, and Nissim Levy.Deri responded to the news, stating, "I am delighted that Professor Gamzu acceded to my request. In order to defeat this epidemic, we need to appoint people who represent all the various sectors of the State of Israel."

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Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel has authorized the merger of Cellcom and Golan, subject to various restrictions imposed In the two companies.