A delegation from the Sheba Medical Center in central Israel flew to Italy Tuesday to help contain the spread of the coronavirus in the Piedmont District in the country's north.
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The delegation is led by Sheba's Professor Elhanan Bar-On and consists of 21 doctors and medical experts. They will spend two weeks in Italy.
Piedmont Governor Alberto Chirio approached Israeli Ambassador to Italy Dror Eydar for assistance following the dramatic increase in coronavirus infections and the shortage of doctors and medical equipment in the district.
"Israel is helping its friend in a time of need. It has been one of our values throughout history," Eydar said.
