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Government is considering opening markets, malls and cottages Israel today

2020-04-24T16:22:19.166Z


Ministers are expected to discuss a series of significant eases on the economic and recreational life of Israel in the country


Ministers are expected to discuss a series of significant eases on Israeli economy and recreation life • If the regulations are approved, they will take effect in two weeks and in accordance with social remuneration conditions • Minister of Economy: "Morbidity figures justify the relief"

  • Herzliya's Seven Stars Mall is empty // Photo: Coco

The government and professional officials are expected to discuss next week's procedures for opening malls and markets across the country, the Arab News reported Friday to Israel Today.

According to the sources, it is believed that if shopping malls and markets are decided to open, the decision will be implemented two weeks from now and will include stricter social distance regulations than those required for stores and supermarkets. It was also reported that mall owners will have to agree to install an app that will measure the amount of mall visitors. 

Ministry of Health instructions to prevent the spread of the Corona virus in Israel // Courtesy of the Ministry of Health

It has also been reported that special safety regulations will also be implemented in the markets, should it be decided to open them. Sanosef, the government is considering opening rooms and guest rooms, which has been urgently coordinated with the Ministry of Health. The goal, it was reported, was to allow Israeli citizens to go on vacation and "relax, without reopening the hotels." 

Meanwhile, the government this morning approved a series of relief and economic benefits due to the Corona crisis. Among other things, the NIS 8 billion aid package was approved for small and independent businesses, and an adjustment grant for those aged 67 and over who lost their jobs. Most of the businesses were also opened as of next week. 

Street shops can be opened this week under the Ministry of Health's social remoteness restrictions. Among other things, they can operate hairdressers, beauty salons, toy stores and footwear. The directives restricting leaving the house only 100 meters away for refreshment (not for the purpose of stocking the shops) or 500 meters for physical activity will remain in effect because of Ramadan. The duty of wearing a mask in closed places and carrying it on the street will be raised to age 7. However, a fine of NIS 200 will be imposed immediately and without first warning, as has been the case so far, for anyone caught without a mask at all outside his home.

Under the Financial Assistance Program, a dedicated grant for small businesses whose business turnover is up to NIS 20 million a year has been hit, and have been hit by the crisis, with the aim of helping to cover fixed expenses. The grant will also be given to nonprofits that are defined as eligible public institutions. The grant can reach up to NIS 400,000, depending on the degree of decline in its activity. The grant will be paid by the tax authority as of May.

In addition, a dedicated assistance grant will be provided to self-employed persons whose activity has decreased by at least 25% in March-June. The grant, which goes directly into the bank account, will amount to 70% of the average monthly taxable income, up to NIS 10,500. This group also includes controlling employees.

Source: israelhayom

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