The chief coordinator of Israel's fight to stem the spread of coronavirus Professor Ronni Gamzu was expected to recommend to the government's Corona cabinet on Tuesday that the nation instate a full lockdown for the High Holidays, like it did for Passover in April, Channel 12 News reported.
According to Channel 12, Gamzu has realized that it will be difficult to drop the number of coronavirus cases using the tools available, and that stricter regulations will have to be put in place.
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The report also said that the restrictions Gamzu is expected to recommend include limitations to the number of worshippers allowed in synagogues, and that only nuclear family members participate in holiday meals, as well as a travel ban. Gamzu is also expected to reinstate a limitation on venturing more than 100 meters away from one's home.
Gamzu's office said in response to the report that "Professor Gamzu's opinion about a lockdown has not changed. He is trying to avoid that at all costs, so the health care system can continue to function.
"The prime minister has asked Professor Gamzu to propose a detailed plan for a type of shutdown. The corona coordinator is consulting with economists to estimate the various effects and the timing of such steps in order to gain the most public health benefit and the least possible economic damage," the statement continued.
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