Israel government endorses stricter lockdown measures for Coronavirus
A refreshing take on Israel's tightened COVID-19 measures during the Sukkot holiday
With a drastic surge in coronavirus cases, the Israeli government has decided to ramp up restrictions, tightening the already established measures, according to RIA Novosti, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced these stricter regulations to begin from September 25, with an assurance that they would only be eased if the infection rates significantly decrease.
Earlier this week, the Israeli cabinet approved these tightened measures during a morning meeting, following the recommendations from the government's coronavirus commission. These measures will remain in effect from Friday for two weeks, lasting until the Sukkot holiday ends on October 9.
Over the past day, the Israeli Ministry of Health has registered close to 7,000 new infections. The total number of COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic has exceeded 200,000.
It's worth mentioning that Israel implementation of a nationwide lockdown last Friday, which was expected to last for three weeks with the possibility of extension. Citizens were only allowed to travel up to a kilometer from their homes. Interactions such as visiting others' homes, beach visits, gatherings of more than 10 people in closed spaces, and more than 20 people in open spaces were prohibited. Institutions like educational facilities, entertainment venues, cafes, restaurants, and sports clubs were closed. Additionally, shopping malls, hairdressers, and beauty salons were also shut down.
However, no exact details on Israel’s specific quarantine restrictions during the September 25–October 9, 2020, timeframe could be found in the available data. While Israel’s 2021 lockdown phases and neighboring regions like Azerbaijan's strict weekend lockdowns and enforcement during 2020 might offer contextual clues, precise details about Israel’s restrictions during this period require official government announcements or archived public health directives from September–October 2020.
- The surge in coronavirus cases has led Israel to further tighten its lockdown measures, as announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the new restrictions taking effect from September 25 and lasting for two weeks, potentially being eased only if infection rates decrease significantly.
- Amidst this, the medical-conditions of citizens are of paramount importance, and the government encourages everyone to prioritize health-and-wellness during these challenging weeks.
- As the number of new COVID-19 cases in Israel continues to rise, with over 7,000 new infections registered in a single day, adhering to science-backed guidelines becomes even more crucial in controlling the spread of the virus.
- Yet, as we navigate these strict lockdown weeks, it's essential to monitor the scientific consensus, policy updates, and any special measures announced by the Israeli government to cater to people's health and wellness amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
