These are the regulations that will take effect at midnight

The shops on the streets and open malls will be back in operation, allowing restaurant-based take-away service – but malls will remain closed, as will most of the education system, and no more warnings will be given before fines for not wearing a mask. Following mounting pressure from self-employed protesters this week, the government on Friday approved a series of easing restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the Corona virus.

What’s allowed? What will open?

Selling Food in Non-Seating Restaurants (Take-Away): Except for deliveries, which were already allowed earlier, from midnight between Saturday and Sunday will also be allowed collection from the dining hall. Rules: There will be no seating; There will be a partition between the seller and the customer at the counter; Employees will be placed in separate shifts; There will be a 2-meter maintenance between the place and strict hygiene rules, including surface disinfection; The workers will wear gloves and wear a mask; And the number of visitors will rise.

Hairdressers, beauty salons and cosmetics: After the government said books were “working in the black,” it was decided to authorize the opening of a barbershop on Saturday night. In addition, beauty salons and cosmetics were opened. The official statement read “Including Laser Hair Removal,” a requirement that was raised several times by the Minister by shooting Regev. According to approved regulations, the employee will wear gloves that he will exchange between client and customer, and will wear a mask and face shield – in addition to the mask for the eye cover. In addition, care is required for disinfecting surfaces and disinfecting the dishes, the chair and washing of towels and robes between customer and customer.

All stores in the public space: The opening of some of the street shops was approved earlier this week, and yesterday morning the government decided that all other stores not in the malls would be allowed to open from midnight Saturday to Sunday, including clothing and footwear stores. Big centers – non-shopping malls that until yesterday were unclear if they were allowed to operate according to regulations – could also open. All this, in keeping with the various rules, including social remoteness, hygiene and a maximum number of visitors. It should be noted that some retail chain executives said that despite the easing, they will not return to operating stores until they receive financial compensation from the state.

taking care of: According to the new regulations, which will take effect at midnight between Saturday and Sunday, more therapists work individually or with people in the same household, without contact, while maintaining a distance of 2 meters, wearing masks and disinfecting between patient and patient.

Driving & Tests: On Wednesday, and after a confrontation between Bezalel Smutrich and Minister of Health Moshe Bar Seaman’s good sign, the ministries announced an outline that would allow driving studies and practical tests. Among other things, the presence of more than two people in the vehicle and physical contact between the teacher / A student examiner, both of whom need to wear a mask, and the student must also wear gloves, including a nylon partition.

Limited events: According to regulations approved this week, leaving for an alliance (involving up to 10 people maximum) or a wedding (up to 19 people) is only possible in open space, while keeping a distance of 2 meters between people. Women are also allowed to leave. It is hoped that men will be allowed, provided that no more than three persons remain in the complex at any time. Up to 20 people are allowed at the funeral.

Open Space Prayers: Prayer is allowed with up to 19 people within 500 meters of the residence or workplace in an open area while remaining at least 2 meters between people. This regulation was approved earlier this week, after previously being banned from praying in public.

Workplaces: In fact, except for those that are closed that must not be operated, all jobs are allowed to open. Occasionally, up to 100% of employees are also allowed – if these cannot work from home while maintaining all social remoteness.

Demonstrations: The Director General of the Bar Ministry of Health Good Sign talked about the need to limit the size of demonstrations and demand its prior approval and coordination with the police, and so did some of the ministers, but for the time being there are no such restrictions.

What’s not allowed? What is closed?

The education system: Special education runs from the week with limits of up to 3 children per group, subject to a quarter-hour separation between group and group and strict hygiene. But everything else – family homes, kindergartens, schools, universities – is still closed.

Shopping Malls: All public space stores will be opened, except for malls. These will still remain closed in the near future.

Arrival at beaches, parks, playgrounds and sports facilities: Despite criticism of police enforcement against surfers at sea, and despite the Health Ministry’s insinuation that individuals will soon be allowed to operate in the public domain, the regulations have not yet changed.

Exit more than 100 meters: According to official regulations, leaving a place of residence, one person or persons living in the same place, is allowed for a short time up to 100 meters from the place of residence. But police have already said this week that after the stores were opened, this regulation became unenforceable.

Sports activities over 500 meters: According to regulations approved earlier this week, which have not yet been changed, sports activities of an individual, of a single person with only one permanent person, or of people living in the same place – but only up to 500 meters from the place of residence. Athletes in competitive industries are granted exceptional permission to practice.

Visits to friends and family: According to the regulations, which are still in place, walking and staying in other people’s homes are not possible (except for three families who are in regular contact with the children).

Gyms and entertainment venues: Minister Gilad Arden called on the government meeting to open gyms as well, but his demand was not accepted. Of course, the various entertainment venues are also closed, partly because of the difficulty in keeping them “socially remote”.

Non-essential aesthetic surgery: According to regulations from the beginning of the week, a physician is prohibited from operating a clinic or operating room to provide treatment intended for aesthetic purposes, unless treatment is required for essential health.

What about wearing masks?

According to the amendment approved by the government yesterday morning, the duty of wearing masks also applies in the public sphere (meaning that the mask can no longer be worn in open spaces without wearing it). Exempt from this obligation are children up to the age of 7, those who are engaged in sports and who have a medical reason and approval for it. From Monday, a fine of NIS 200 will be given, without warning, for those who do not wear a mask.

How many people can travel by car?

Private car travel will be with only 2 passengers (passenger and driver). However, people living in the same home can travel together without this limitation. In addition, you can travel with more than two passengers in a private vehicle for a vital purpose – such as a person for medical purposes, a minor between divorced parents, a minor who is responsible for a vital need or a wellness trip, but it is advisable to avoid more than 3 people traveling by car.

What about public transport?

According to the outline of activity on public transport, which was published on Sunday this week, Israel Railways will not return to activity at this stage, and bus line activity will be increased, with emphasis on the activity of active lines. Only a fraction of the canceled lines will resume operation at this time. The Ministry of Transport has determined that the operation of the lines is still only based on essential needs: employment areas, supermarkets and medical centers. Increasing public transport activity will be done according to the rate of return of workers to workplaces.

In buses, the front row behind the driver will remain empty. No more than one person sat on a bench, standing passengers should keep 2 feet between them. According to the regulations, the responsibility not to get on public transport with heat or with a cough or difficulty in breathing – is on the passenger. Hand washing should be followed after each trip. The windows will be open while traveling. The vehicle should be ventilated and surfaces cleaned after each trip.

Special guidelines

In addition to guidelines for the general population, the government has made decisions regarding specific areas and dates:

Memorial Day: Starting on West Memorial Day for the victims of Israeli systems and victims of hostilities, this Monday, a departure from the home will be prohibited from visiting the cemeteries and memorial sites.

Independence Day: From 17:00 on Tuesday, on the eve of Independence Day, and until Wednesday at 20:00, all localities will be closed. Departure from home will only be permitted for the purpose of providing essential medicines and products and obtaining essential services in the area of ​​residence – unless such services do not exist in this area and can then be obtained in a nearby locality. These days, public transport will be completely stopped. Food will not be allowed during Independence Day and Independence Day itself. Exit from home for ventilation and physical activity will be allowed (in accordance with regulations).

Month of Ramadan: Until May 3, in a town where most of its residents are Muslim as well as in certain areas of Jerusalem, businesses and shops that receive crowds will not open, from 18:00 until 03:00 the next day, with the exception of pharmacies. Businesses will only be able to operate a shipping service.

Restricted areas: Last night, the government decided to declare some neighborhoods in Beit Shemesh and Netivot as “restricted areas,” due to a surge in the number of Corona patients diagnosed with them. These restrictions will last for five days, starting this Sunday at 6am until Friday. The areas in Netivot with which closures were imposed: planted neighborhoods and peace of Bonich, as well as the streets of Hazani, Tsban, the Tsala, Brosh, Bilu and Gershonovich. Arabs Dir al-Assad and Ben’a.

As of tomorrow, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to hold further hearings on the continued easing of the economy as of May 3 – exactly one week after the upcoming relief implementation begins. Topics to be discussed over the next week include returning kindergartens and lower classrooms; Opening malls; Parks and cabins; And relief for the elderly who are still secluded in homes.

Minister of Education Rafi Peretz and a number of other ministers pushed during the government meeting yesterday to bring back small classrooms in kindergartens and elementary schools, to allow parents to return to work. Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said the education system must be released, especially kindergartens and grades 1-3. “Without a return to school, parents will not be able to return to work,” Bennett said.

Tomorrow, the government will discuss the request of education and finance ministries to resume schooling after Independence Day on Sunday, May 3. The defense and economic ministries support the opening of educational institutions immediately after the Independence Day, recognizing that this move is a critical component of driving the economy and restoring the economy.

The operating model incorporates physical learning while splitting the classes into two organic groups with an organic team and an average of 15 students in each group. There will be intermittent learning and not all days of the week, and you will also be able to run lunches in the same format until 4pm. According to the outline, fourth through tenth grade students will continue in distance learning, and 11th – 12th graders who attend matriculation will attend marathon schools in groups of 10 students in order of priority for at-risk youth, newcomers and special education students. The matriculation exams will be held in June July and will be conducted in groups of up to 15 students.

Between Netanyahu and Bennett, a conflict broke out yesterday, when according to ministers Bennett raised his voice over Netanyahu and told him: “We have to decide today what to discuss next week.” Netanyahu silenced him and said, “You can shout and demand, but I’m the one who decides.” Netanyahu refused to discuss the opening of the education system, saying it was not the time. Bennett insisted that we should discuss now and cannot be rejected every time. Netanyahu interrupted Bennett, saying, “This is not the time to open the education system. We will have discussions in a week.”

Bennett replied: “You have to discuss now. You can’t be rejected every time.” Netanyahu: “Possible. You will see that you can.” Bennett: “So you can vote against.” Netanyahu: “Then you will vote against.” Bennett: “Every time they say we don’t discuss or decide. It’s a burning issue.” Netanyahu made it clear that this is a big issue that should be dedicated to a special discussion: “Then we will discuss this on Monday, a maximum on Monday. Just don’t think that there is a discussion that means there is a release of the education system. Foreign leaders I spoke to said they were careful about education because it was the last thing they released. “. In the end, Bennett voted in favor.

Bennett supported a line of ministers. Minister of Internal Security Gilad Arden also spoke of the need to abolish the 100-meter (general) and 500-meter limit (for sporting purposes) and also repeal the ban on public parks and parks. “It is not possible to open all the shops on the street, but do not allow children to vent in the public garden and park in the city. Why? The children are not exposed to risk. The public garden facilities can be demanded,” Arden said.

Arden added: “It’s a cut you can’t keep up with. It doesn’t change the ‘atmosphere’ anymore because we opened all the stores except the malls. What will happen is that parents will take their children to the shops and more people will be exposed to the infection from the children inside the stores and next to them.” His position on the abolition of the 100 and 500 meter restrictions was joined by other ministers, including Ophir Akunis, Miri Regev, Yifat Shasha Biton, Bennett and others. Arden also asked to open gyms. He said that if big companies and business owners could be kept to the “social remoteness” restrictions, then gym owners could also be trusted.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Interior Minister Aryeh Deri strongly opposed the abolition of the 100 and 500 limits due to fear of crowds in Ramadan, and the restriction remains in place. Netanyahu sounded very cautious about this and said: “You have to wait and see what will happen.” The ministers were impressed that the restriction remained so as not to convey a message of complete release of curb, although there was no sense in that restriction, while people could drive miles from home to shopping at big malls or street shops, while being prohibited from moving more than 100 meters away.

During the meeting, Minister of Tourism Yariv Levin demanded that the accommodation be opened. “We allow books and cosmetics, what’s the matter with the Zimmer? I’ve been trying to talk to the Ministry of Health for two weeks about it and they don’t give me a phone back. Only those who shout here get something.” Netanyahu interrupted Levin and said: “We will talk about it after the holiday. We will not broadcast to the public that everything is fine before Ramadan and Independence Day. In two weeks we will be smarter and prepare another release package.” Levin did not accept this, saying: “You have to decide now. Why wait.” Economy Minister Eli Cohen supported Levin, saying that the rooms could be a bright spot for opening hotels later.