Published: 30 September 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Prepare for 1,500 seriously ill COVID-19 patients by week’s end, warns Netanyahu (Times of Israel)
PM reportedly believes national lockdown could last a month; premier to convene coronavirus cabinet Wednesday, discuss goals for emerging from lockdown, enforcement capabilities
Health minister: No chance lockdown will end after holidays (Times of Israel)
Edelstein says exit from closure will be slower than during first wave, reaffirms backing for legislation to limit protests ahead of Knesset discussions
Israel's coronavirus death toll hits 1,500 as 49 die in 24 hours (Ynet)
Health Ministry says it has conducted limited testing during Yom Kippur, with only 3,426 new confirmed cases, but infection rate remains at alarming 14%; PM holds talks ahead of Yom Kippur, discussing lockdown exit strategy
Police hand out close to 4,000 fines over Yom Kippur for virus rule violations (Times of Israel)
Penalties issued to people for not wearing masks or for being away from home without legit reason; social media clips show dozens waiting to board buses in Bnei Brak at end of fast
Israel could see 3rd, 4th lockdown, warns top UK epidemiologist who moved here (Times of Israel)
Michael Edelstein answers ToI’s questions, from risk of outdoor Yom Kippur prayers to herd immunity; lauds Swedish model; and cautions: ‘Real make or break comes after lockdown’
