Following the UK and Canadian Prime Ministers... Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Also Self-Quarantines

Parliamentary Aide Tests Positive for COVID-19

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki Ha-young] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will enter self-quarantine due to concerns about the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced on the 30th (local time).

According to Israeli media such as Haaretz, this measure was taken because Netanyahu's parliamentary aide, Rivka Paluchi, tested positive for COVID-19 the day before.

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated that Netanyahu's self-quarantine is a precautionary measure and is temporary until the results of the investigation into whether he was exposed to COVID-19 come out.

Netanyahu tested negative in a COVID-19 test conducted about two weeks ago. Netanyahu, a right-wing leader in Israel, is negotiating with centrist opposition politician Benny Gantz to form a new coalition government.

As COVID-19 spreads worldwide, concerns about infection among world leaders have increased. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 on the 27th and entered self-quarantine. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has also been in self-quarantine since his wife, Sophie Gr?goire Trudeau, tested positive for COVID-19 on the 12th of this month.