Finance minister said to oppose lockdown in coronavirus cabinet

Finance Minister Israel Katz and other Treasury officials tell the coronavirus cabinet that they oppose imposing a nationwide lockdown due to the damage it will cause to the economy, Channel 12 news reports.

Ministers are currently meeting to discuss restrictions to be put in place over the upcoming Jewish festivals.

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