Israel is preparing for some blockade restrictions as of Sunday, October 18, in the “first phase” of relief from measures imposed last month to halt the increase in infection rates with the new coronavirus.
Israel, a country of about nine million people, has recorded 301,8nine6 cases of coronavirus, totaling 2,141 deaths.
The rest of some rules, in force since 18 September, were adopted on Thursday, October 15 through the government, provided that the new instances do not exceed 2000 consistent with the day, according to a report by the Ministry of Health and the Prime Minister’s Office. Netanyahu.
On Friday, 16 October, 1,695 new cases were recorded, according to official figures, at around 8,000 to 9,000 in line with the day at the end of September.
Restrictions are expected to be lifted at various stages until February 2021.
A key measure expected to be lifted on Sunday is a restriction for others more than a mile (less than a mile) from home.
The rule has provoked the wrath of some Israelis who have said it is designed to stop protests against Netanyahu.
Childcare centres, as well as beaches and national parks are expected to reopen.
The same goes for the Western Wall, the holiest place where Jews can pray in East Jerusalem annexed to Israel, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
People will also be able to stop by friends or family, as long as there are no more than 10 internal and 20 external meetings. – Rappler. com