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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
TV: Lockdown possible in 23 virus hotspots
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Channel 12 reports that coronavirus czar Prof. Ronni Gamzu is formulating new restrictions for so-called “red” cities and towns, where coronavirus infection rates are high.
“A lockdown is on the table” in these areas, the TV network reports.
But it says ultra-Orthodox politicians will likely strongly resist the plan.
Twenty-three cities and towns have been classified as “red” under the Health Ministry’s new designation. Most are Arab-majority locales, a handful are Haredi areas, with just two exceptions: Tiberias and Kfar Aza. The ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak is expected to join the list.
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