The government releases a map showing generally which areas of Jerusalem will be quarantined.
Four zones are marked for lockdown: Zone 1, which covers northeast Jerusalem Zone 2, which covers northwest Jerusalem, Zone 3, which covers southwest Jerusalem, and Zone 5, which covers much of the city center.
There are notable exceptions to each zone:
Zone 1 exceptions: Beit Hanina, Pisgat Ze’ev and the Hashalom neighborhood.
Zone 2 exceptions: Har Hotzvim industrial zone, Arazim Valley Park and Motza Valley Park.
Zone 3 exceptions: Givat Shaul industrial zone, Beit Hakerem, Her Herzl administrative area, Yuvalim, Ganim, Kiryat Dania and Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital.
Zone 5 exceptions: The Government Quarter administrative area and Beit David, which includes the Old City.
A map provided by the government divides Jerusalem into seven regions. (Health Ministry)
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