A second lockdown came into force in Israel on Friday amid a resurgence in new coronavirus cases. The new restrictions will last three weeks, according to the government.
The first lockdown was imposed across Israel in late March and eased in May as new cases tapered off, reaching single-digit lows. But in the past week, new cases have reached daily highs of more than 5,000. The new lockdown, which began at the onset of the high-holiday season, coincides with the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, traditionally a time for large family gatherings. Amid new restrictions, residents have been forced to stay mostly at home.
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