Netanyahu said he will enlist youth and military to assist in disinfection efforts in public places including buses and trains, considering extending the school Purim holiday while the Air Force will be tasked with ensuring supply of vital materials including medicine.

Youth movements responded positively to the prime minister’s call with some already announcing they will join the efforts.

Stocks fall as Tel Aviv markets open amid coronavirus fallout. The TA-35 index is down 3.9% and TA-125 is down 3.6%.