Israel Begins Tracking And Texting Those Possibly Exposed To The Coronavirus

By Daniel Estrin

Women take a selfie as they wear face masks in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday. ‏Israel has imposed a number of tough restrictions to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Now the government is carrying out cellphone surveillance of people who may have come into contact with the virus.

The move draws criticism over privacy, as concerns rise about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to stay in power.

(Image credit: Oded Balilty/AP)

Source: Israel Begins Tracking And Texting Those Possibly Exposed To The Coronavirus

    

Updated: March 19, 2020 at 10:18 pm