Israel's coronavirus death toll climbed to 51 on Monday morning, as confirmed cases of the virus increased to 8,611, according to the Israeli Health Ministry, EDNews reports citing Vestnik Kavkaza.

As cases continue to rise, the government reached several new decisions regarding the coronavirus pandemic, including increased lockdown measures in several cities and a legislative measure to fund Israel's financial aid package for businesses and employees.\

The government is expected to approve closures and tightening of traffic restrictions on a group of Israeli cities that have a high rate of coronavirus on Monday.