Interception of mobile phone communication data to monitor infected people 7:36 on March 15, Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said on Thursday night that he would use cyber technology, which is usually used to track suspects in criminal investigations, as a new measure to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
The spread of the new coronavirus is spreading in Israel, with 193 infected cases.
In response, Prime Minister Netanyahu said at a news conference that he needed to increase surveillance of infected persons and those who had been ordered to quarantine their homes strictly following rules prohibiting going out and contacting the outside world. The police revealed that they had taken special steps to allow them to intercept mobile phone data.
In addition, Prime Minister Netanyahu has decided to close restaurants, shopping malls and recreational facilities such as cinemas in the country since the 15th, urging private companies to work from home as much as possible.
Israel has taken immediate and strict measures to refuse foreign travelers from all countries, but has yet to stop the spread of infection.