In a conference call early Friday, the cabinet approved the new emergency regulations announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday evening. Effectively, Israel is on a seven-day lockdown, with the entire population under orders to stay home to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Israel Hayom wants to help readers understand what they may and may not do during the weeklong emergency period.
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Everyone is instructed to remain inside their homes, except for the following reasons: To go to work or return from work (for employees whose work is defined as "vital" and have travel permits); to purchase food, medicine, or other vital goods; to receive medical treatment; to donate blood; to participate in demonstrations (in accordance with Health Ministry regulations about numbers and distance); to exercise (in groups of up to five people); for a brief "airing" in the vicinity of one's home; to participate in religious ceremonies, such as weddings or funerals (in accordance with Health Ministry regulations); or to help someone whose age, medical condition, or other limitations needs assistance.
If out in public for any of the reasons stated above, people are to maintain a distance of two meters (six feet) from each other, with the exception of people who live together (such as partners or parents and children). No more than two people are to ride in the same car, except for people who live together.
Delivery services: Home deliveries will be placed near the door of the customer.
Business and shopping: Shopping malls or centers that include more than 10 shops will not operate. Businesses whose space exceeds 3,000 square meters will not operate, except for grocery stories, pharmacies, or shops that sell cleaning and hygiene goods.
Food and beverage suppliers may sell food for consumption outside their premises. Owners are required to ensure that customers maintain a distance of two meters from each other. No more than four customers per active checkout are to be inside at any given time. Business owners are required to prevent crowding.
Business owners who violate these rules are liable to be fined in accordance with the law.
