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From the Liveblog of
Thursday, April 30, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Trains and cafes prepare to get back on track
The Transportation Ministry plans on restarting train service on May 16, according to Hebrew media reports.
Passenger railroad service will ramp up gradually, and only go ahead with approval from the Health Ministry, according to the reports. Passengers will be required to keep social distancing regulations and wear masks.
The city of Tel Aviv is also planning for the months ahead when bars and restaurants may finally be okayed to reopen. According to Channel 12 news, part of the plan will involve allowing them to encroach further on sidewalks and public rights of way in order to make sure there is enough room between tables.
People eating outside a busy cafe in Tel Aviv, November 5, 2017, back when eating out was a thing. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
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