Israel returns to partial lockdown with immediate weekend shutdown
by Oliver Holmes, and Rosie Scammell in Jerusalem from on (#55TS2)
Government unveils measures after marathon emergency cabinet session as infections rise
Israel has reimposed some lockdown measures following a vigorous second surge in the number of coronavirus infections, putting in place stringent weekend shutdowns in which shops, hairdressers and attractions will be closed.
The government announced the measures in the early hours of Friday morning, following a marathon emergency cabinet session called after daily infection rates climbed to close to 2,000.
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