Israel reported its first death from the coronavirus on Friday, after 88-year-old man who suffered from previous illnesses passed away.
An official statement said he had been brought to Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem about a week ago in serious condition.
His condition began to deteriorate quickly despite receiving intensive treatment.
Israel has so far reported 705 cases of coronavirus, the large majority with mild symptoms, Reuters reported.
About 10 patients are in serious condition and 15 have recovered completely.
On Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tightened a national stay-at-home policy, saying police would enforce restrictions.
The guidelines said that no more than 10 people should gather in one place and the government has threatened to impose lockdown orders unless people observed the instructions.
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