The fight against the fourth wave of the Corona - the new restrictions: The
members of the Corona Cabinet reached an agreement tonight (Wednesday) regarding the containment measures of the plague.
Among other things, it was decided to extend the green label to all industries in the economy, to open malls under the outline of the purple label and to limit gatherings.
The extended green mark will take effect next Wednesday, August 18, and the purple mark - on August 16.
Cabinet decisions:
Applying the "green mark" outline to all sectors of the economy
, except malls and commerce.
The green mark will be applied from the age of 3
.
Payment for tests will be made according to the following outline:
Ages 0-3: Exempt
Ages 3-12: State-funded tests without restriction starting August 18, 2021
Ages 12 and up: Privately funded tests (only for those who are not vaccinated by choice)
Apply the layout of the "purple character" in malls and shops
, by limiting occupancy by one person per 7 meters.
Stores up to 100 meters in size will be excluded, and the purple mark will not be applied to them.
In addition, it was decided to apply the layout of the "purple character" also in workplaces where there is an audience reception.
"The manner in which the outline will be implemented will be determined after coordination between the Ministries of Finance, Health and Justice, and will be brought to the approval of the Corona Cabinet Ministers in a telephone poll," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
Limitation of crowds at mass events:
Events without seats are marked:
In a closed space - up to 1,000 people will be allowed to enter.
In open space - up to 5,000 people will be allowed to enter.
Events with seating are marked - unlimited, according to the green sign.
Restricting the gathering of events in private homes:
In a closed place - up to 50 people
In an open space - up to 100 people
According to the announcement, the ministers decided to "authorize the Prime Minister, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Economy and the Minister of Innovation and Science to formulate an outline regarding events and celebrations, which will be approved soon." Education and health.
As reported earlier today, during the cabinet meeting, Ministry of Health officials presented a gloomy forecast for the coming days, according to which by the end of August the weekly average will stand at 17,000 diagnosed per day, and 2,000-1,400 patients in critical condition.
During the meeting, Prof. Ran Blitzer, head of the team of experts advising the Corona Cabinet, presented data according to which, despite the strengthening of the health system that was decided upon, there is a fear that in September we will reach the "threshold of sufficiency". Prof. Eran Segal of the Weizmann Institute estimated that if the booster vaccine helps, we may not cross this threshold. Minister Zeev Elkin expressed support for the provision of a booster vaccine from the age of 40 and above, and said that the abolition of the green label should be considered for those who are entitled to be vaccinated with a third vaccine and do not do so. He also suggested considering postponing the start of the school year after the holidays due to a lack of school days in September.