Advocates call for the release of at-risk prisoners amid concerns the infection could spread through the prison system

Prisoner was alone in cell for 2 days, Prison Service says; officials have long expressed concerns over a possible outbreak in prison system

Decision only applies to Israeli residents near release, not those serving time for security or sexual-related offenses; Defense Ministry looking to open 20 more quarantine hotels

Decision applies to Israeli residents close to release, serving time for criminal activities, and who are not considered dangerous or jailed for security offenses

As yet, no reported cases of coronavirus in Israel’s penitentiaries, which house some 20,000 inmates

Sheba Medical Center says doctor returned from France before Israel ordered all travelers from there to quarantine; patients at risk of infection to be informed

Health Ministry says 2 in serious condition, 3 moderate; Jerusalem detention center places staff and prisoners in quarantine; some trains on reduced schedule

TV report says classes would instead be held online; prisons service to empty jail, turn it into facility for housing any prisoners who become sick with coronavirus

Netanyahu says no decision yet on travelers from the US but indicates 'difficult decisions' to be made in coming hours; 3 more Israelis infected

7 of the new patients returned from European countries, 6 came into contact with sick individuals in Israel; cause of 14th case unknown