Posts Tagged: Israel coronavirus restrictions
In Face of Delta Variant, Israel Reverts to Stringent COVID-19 Restrictions
JNS.org - Israel’s ministerial committee approved new restrictions on fighting the spread of COVID-19, announced the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday. They are set to be...
Israel Announces Lifting of Nearly All Pandemic Restrictions
JNS.org - Israel’s government announced on Tuesday that it was lifting most public restrictions connected to the coronavirus pandemic. “This decision was made against the background...
Israel to Lift Most Coronavirus Restrictions in June
JNS.org - Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announced on Sunday that in light of the country’s low and stable coronavirus morbidity figures, he will not...
Israelis Adhering to COVID-19 Regulations, But Lockdown Fatigue Has Set In
JNS.org - With traffic at almost normal levels, numerous people in the streets, some of them without masks, and businesses open as usual, the sense...
Israel Weighing COVID-19 Restrictions for Hanukkah, Says Health Ministry Chief
JNS.org - Israeli Health Ministry Director General Hezi Levy on Sunday called the latest COVID-19 data “worrisome.” In an interview with Army Radio, Levy explained: “There...
Israel Eases New Set of COVID-19 Restrictions
JNS.org - Israel’s Coronavirus Cabinet decided on Monday to lift certain restrictions on the public, as part of a gradual reopening of the economy following...
Retail Stores in Israel Start to Open, Despite Government Coronavirus Restrictions
JNS.org - Some large retail merchandise chains and small shops in Israel are defying the government restrictions and opening their doors in protest against the...
Netanyahu Cautions Against Relaxing COVID-19 Restrictions
JNS.org - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that despite indications that Israel’s COVID-19 morbidity rate may be declining, at least 10 more days...
Hebrew University Study Shows Coronavirus Restrictions Might Be Working
JNS.org - New research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem indicates that since the Israeli government reinstated bans on public gatherings approximately 10 days ago,...
As Coronavirus Cases Surge, Israeli Cabinet Approves Sweeping New Restrictions
The Israeli cabinet, following recommendations of the Health Ministry, approved on Monday sweeping new restrictions in an attempt to curb a sharp rise in coronavirus...
Israel Reopens Synagogues, Beaches as Coronavirus Restrictions Loosen Further
JNS.org - Israel reopened its beaches and synagogues on Wednesday, following two months of lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Up to 50 worshippers...
Israel Lifts Some Coronavirus Mask Restrictions Amid Extreme Heatwave
JNS.org - Israel’s Health Ministry on Tuesday temporarily lifted the requirement to wear protective masks in schools and open spaces due to an extreme heatwave...
Israeli Police Arrest 320 Over Coronavirus Breach at Jewish Festival
Israeli police arrested 320 people at a Jewish bonfire festival celebrating an ancient sage, after worshipers rioted over coronavirus restrictions that denied them access to...
Malls and Outdoor Markets Reopen as Israel Further Eases COVID-19 Restrictions
JNS.org - Israel’s malls and outdoor markets reopened on Thursday morning, much to the delight of retailers and shoppers alike. Considered potential “hotspots” for the spread...
