Israel is going into a second severe nationwide lockdown to control surge in C19

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/14/middleeast/israel-second-lockdown-coronavirus-intl/index.html

Jerusalem (CNN)Israel has approved a second general lockdown as coronavirus cases surge across the country. The lockdown, which is expected to start Friday afternoon, will see the country return to many of the same severe restrictions of the first lockdown back in April.

Schools, restaurants (except delivery), and entertainment venues will all close, as well as other businesses, for an initial period of three weeks. The public sector will operate with a limited workforce, while private sector businesses can operate as long as non-employees do not enter the workspace.

People will be required to stay within 500 meters of their home. Emergency services, as well as pharmacies and food stores will remain open. Outdoor gatherings will be limited to 20 people, while indoor gatherings will be limited to ten.

Restrictions will be eased once Israel records a sharp decline in infection rates, though no number has been put on what might constitute such a decline.