The new restrictions of the fourth wave: Members of the Corona Cabinet approved additional containment measures this evening (Wednesday) in light of the surge in the Corona pandemic. Among other things, it was decided to expand the green label to all sectors of the economy, open shopping malls under the purple label outline - and limit gatherings. The expanded green label will only go into effect next Wednesday - 10th of Elul (and not on the first as demanded by the Ministry of Health), and the purple label on Monday - 8th of Elul.
Cabinet decisions:
Applying the 'Green Label' outline to all sectors of the economy - Except for shopping malls and commerce.
The green note will apply 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 limitation starting August 18, 2021 • Ages 12 and older: Privately funded tests (only for those who are not vaccinated by choice)
Applying the 'Purple Note' scheme in malls and commercial buildings, by limiting occupancy to one person per 7 meters.
Stores up to 100 meters in size will be exempt, and the purple label will not apply to them.
It was also decided to apply the 'Purple Label' outline to workplaces where the public is received. The manner of implementing the outline will be determined after coordination between the Ministries of Finance, Health, and Justice, and will be submitted for approval to the ministers of the Corona Cabinet in a telephone poll.
Restricting gatherings at mass events:
Events without designated seating: In an enclosed space - up to 1,000 people will be allowed entry.
In an open space - up to 5,000 people will be allowed entry.
Events with marked seating - unlimited, according to the green sign. For couples getting married, this restriction is not a significant restriction, and will mainly affect performances.
Restricting gatherings at events in private homes:
In a closed place - up to 50 people In an open place - up to 100 people These restrictions will come into effect next Wednesday. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, 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 submitted for approval as soon as possible." Regulations were also approved for the implementation of the outline for opening the education system, as agreed upon between the Ministers of Education and Health. According to News 12, Minister of Transportation Merav Michaeli insisted to Minister of Education Yifat Shasha Biton that vaccinations should be carried out in schools. Other ministers supported her, and the chairman of Shasha Biton's party, Gideon Sa'ar, suggested that they come to vaccinate at zero hour. However, the Minister of Education is still opposed. Minister Elkin voted against the cabinet's decisions. According to him, the limit of 1,000 inside and 5,000 outside is not enough, in addition to the fact that complexes with regulated seating were excluded. Elkin also proposed postponing the start of the school year to October, but the Minister of Education opposed it. He estimated that if 40-year-olds are not vaccinated urgently, the cabinet would need to convene as early as next week to discuss the lockdown.
