Article contentTEL AVIV — Over the last several weeks, Israel has surged to the fore of the global COVID-19 pack in a most inglorious way. In a country with a population of around nine million, there were more than 4,000 new cases reported in Israel on Wednesday — continuing an alarming trend over the last two months. Hospitals are on the verge of collapse and the government has lost control — of public health and the people. Try refreshing your browser, or Vivian Bercovici: Coronavirus brings Israel to its knees Back to videoRound one of COVID-19 in Israel was a case study in national discipline and excellence, only to be undone by political skulduggery and the general public’s consequent loss of confidence in the country’s leadership. By mid-May, there were fewer than 20 new cases a day being reported.

Source: National Post September 11, 2020 09:56 UTC