Due to the worsening outbreak of the virus, and in response to the new decisions by the Ministry of Health, football leagues and basketball, we have updated the restriction of the audience • Soccer League Director-General Erez Clefon: "Apologies to the fans. Citizens' Health Above All "

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The spread of the Corona virus also affects the football and basketball leagues. The Ministry of Health tonight (Tuesday) passed new guidelines due to the worsening outbreak of the virus, according to which league games in the two senior branches can be held with an audience but only up to 2,000 viewers and not 5,000 as allowed in the past week. This number may also change, depending on the situation and the instructions that follow.

The chairman of the football leagues, Erez Clefon said: "We apologize to football fans for the fact that most of them will not be able to reach the stadiums in the near future. Citizens' health above all and we understand and respect the decision of the authorities and the Ministry of Health. We are in constant contact throughout the day with the heads of the Ministry of Health to implement their guidelines regarding the operation of the professional football industry.

We understand the spectators' hearts and the great disappointment of not being able to reach the stadiums, but in this emergency, we must all be accountable and obey the instructions of the appointed bodies. We will continue to keep abreast of developments and we again urge all citizens and fans to obey the Ministry of Health's instructions and wish robust health to everyone. "

Chairman of the Basketball Premier League Shmuel Frankel said: "We are constantly in contact with the Ministry of Health and will do everything possible to continue to hold the Winner Basket League games responsibly and in accordance with the guidelines that are accepted."