Israel extends lockdown until Sunday as death toll passes 5,000
Question mark still remains over reopening of kindergartens, while people will no longer have to remain within 1,000 meters of home, national parks will reopen, restaurants can offer takeout and workplaces not open to public can also reopen
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Published: 02.05.21 , 11:40
Israel has extended its third coronavirus lockdown until 7am Sunday, hoping that its rapid vaccination campaign helps to contain an outbreak accelerated by new variants.
As ministers debated into the early hours of Friday morning, the country marked its 5,000th death from coronavirus.
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A government statement released early Friday detailed the lifting of restrictions: People will no longer have to remain within 1,000 meters (yards) of home, national parks will reopen, B&Bs can offer accommodation to nuclear families only and restaurants can offer takeout.