Israel's third coronavirus lockdown: Final list of restrictions

Third coronavirus lockdown sets in with a new set of rules

Lockdown on some Jerusalem neighborhoods begins in effort to stop coronavirus spread, April 12, 2020 (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
Lockdown on some Jerusalem neighborhoods begins in effort to stop coronavirus spread, April 12, 2020
(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
As Israel heads into its third coronavirus lockdown since the beginning of the pandemic, here is a list of the restrictions, which are set to go into effect on Sunday at 5 p.m.
• Traveling more than 1,000 meters from home, except in special circumstances – forbidden
• Visiting someone else’s home – forbidden
• All non-essential stores and services – closed
• Businesses that don’t directly serve the public – 50% capacity or up to 10 people, whichever is greater
• Restaurants – open for delivery only
• Bed & breakfasts, zoos, safaris, parks – closed
• Complementary medicine, beauty salons and hairdressers – closed
• Leisure and cultural activities – closed
• Driving lessons – canceled
• Public transportation – 50% capacity
• Gathering – up to 10 people inside or 20 outside for approved events
• Individual sporting activities that begin within walking distance from home – allowed
• Schools: Preschoolers through grade 4 and grades 11-12 – as usual; grades 5-10 – distance learning; special education – as usual
• Gathering – up to 10 people inside or 20 outside for approved events, such as a funeral or wedding