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Coronavirus cabinet set to approve increase in penalty for Israelis who don’t wear masks
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe ministerial cabinet tasked with leading the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic is expected to approve an increase in the fines given out to Israelis who fail to wear masks while out in public, Hebrew media reports.
The fines are expected to be raised from NIS 200 to NIS 500 ($145).
In addition, Hebrew media reports that the coronavius cabinet will also authorize municipalities to close businesses that violate guidelines aimed at curbing the pandemic.
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