The Guardian: Israel returns to partial lockdown with immediate weekend shutdown
Government unveils measures after marathon emergency cabinet session as infections rise
Israel has reimposed some lockdown measures following a vigorous second surge in the number of coronavirus infections, putting in place stringent weekend shutdowns in which shops, hairdressers and attractions will be closed.
The government announced the measures in the early hours of Friday morning, following a marathon emergency cabinet session called after daily infection rates climbed to close to 2,000.
Gyms and fitness studios will also be closed at all times, while restaurants, which opened again in May, will return to takeaways and deliveries only. All indoor gatherings of 10 or more people will be banned.
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Update #1: Israel reimposes sweeping restrictions after surge in coronavirus cases (NBC)
Update #2: Israel imposes sweeping new coronavirus restrictions (FOX News)
WNU Editor: The Palestinian Authority is also imposing their restrictions .... Palestinian Authority orders nightly, weekend coronavirus curfew (AFP).
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