Israel reimposes restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Despite the country's success early on in the pandemic with its lockdown and use of controversial surveillance technology, a new surge in infections has prompted a return to closures.
The Israeli government instituted several restrictions today aimed at curbing the renewed spread of COVID-19 in the country.
As of Friday, gyms and dance studios are to be closed. Restaurants can only offer takeout or delivery services, except for those in hotels, which can operate at 35% capacity. On weekends, hair salons, open-air markets, malls, stores and other non-essential businesses are to be closed, as are beaches. People can only gather in groups of 10 at most in closed spaces and 20 at most in open spaces, among other measures, according to a press release from the prime minister’s office on Friday.
