Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu discussed coronavirus concerns with U.S. Vice President
Mike Pence on Sunday amid reports Israel is about to restrict the entry of travelers from parts of the United States.
Both men agreed to follow up their telephone call with discussions later on Sunday between U.S. and
Israeli health officials on technological and scientific cooperation and ways to "confront the challenges" posed by the virus, Netanyahu's office said in a statement.
Pence is leading the U.S. federal response to the coronavirus after the
Republican administration was criticized for sending mixed messages and unpreparedness.