Key Updates
- 133,186 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and 1,186 deaths
- 102,025 confirmed cases in the West Bank, including 15,431 in East Jerusalem
- 31,161 confirmed cases in Gaza, including 232 deaths
- A night closure has been implemented in all governorates of the West Bank and movement between governorates is banned
- The governorates of Nablus, Hebron, Bethlehem, and Tulkarm are under full lockdown
Further Info
WHO situation report
OCHA situation report
MAP situation update
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Israel’s blockade on Gaza will have catastrophic effects on the spread and fatality of coronavirus within the besieged strip. We must urge the UK to use its diplomatic power to put end to thiopendemocracy.net/…/covid-19-has-deepened-pandemic-poverty-palestinian-refugees-lebanons, so that Palestinians can gain access to the healthcare they need during this crisis. Write to your MP today.