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Thursday, March 12, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Health Ministry clarifies ban on gatherings of 100+ people also applies to ‘open spaces’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe Health Ministry says its ban on public gatherings with over 100 people will take place in the coming hours.
The order applies to weddings, bar mitzvahs and funerals.
The ministry clarifies that the order applies to “both closed and open spaces.”
It is not immediately clear what the impact of the order will be on Muslim prayers tomorrow at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City or on the operations of outdoor markets throughout country.
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