Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch says the Health Ministry is weighing further restrictions to help combat the recent rise in new coronavirus cases.
In an interview with Channel 12 news, Kisch says possible measures include restrictions on youth programs over the summer, limiting the size of gatherings and requiring “capsules” at workplaces, with set groups of employees working the same shifts.
“We need to act today so there won’t be a lockdown tomorrow,” he says.
Kisch stresses a final decision on new restrictions is up to the government.
He says Israel is now averaging 400-500 new infections a day and warns that number could rise further in two weeks.
According to Channel 12 news, officials from the Health Ministry and National Security Council will meet this evening to discuss what restrictions the so-called coronavirus cabinet should approve when it meets tomorrow.
The network says among the measures being considered are limiting gatherings to 20-30 people; capping events at 150 people instead of 250; restoring “capsules” at summer school; limiting the number of people at the beach, barring summer camps; and calling on workplaces to have employees work from home.
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