An Israeli worker sprays disinfectant at a plane at the Ben Gurion International Airport near central Israeli city of Tel Aviv, on May 5, 2020. The number of COVID-19 infections in Israel surged to 16,289 after 43 new cases were reported, the state's Ministry of Health said Tuesday. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

 The number of coronavirus infections in Israel surged to 16,289 after 43 new cases were reported, the state's Ministry of Health said Tuesday.

The death toll from the COVID-19 rose to 238, after three new deaths were added, while the number of patients in serious condition rose from 90 to 91.

The number of recoveries increased by 401 to 10,465, while the number of active cases dropped to 5,586.

Meanwhile, Israel prepares for the lifting of more restrictions, as malls, markets and gyms are expected to reopen on Thursday, under hygiene and distance restrictions.

On May 10, all kindergartens in the state are expected to reopen, a week after school classes were partially resumed.