Police begin handing out fines for violations after the country sees 1,253 new COVID-19 cases in just the first 10 days of June, compared to 1,186 for all of May.
The number of coronavirus cases in Israel is on the rise again, and police have stepped up enforcement of regulations, including fines for violations. On Wednesday, police were seen in Jerusalem handing out fines to those not wearing a mask.
The first 10 days of June have already seen 1,253 new cases—a huge jump when compared to the entire month of May, which saw only 1,186 cases
Israel has slowly eased restrictions in recent weeks, allowing stores to open and for people to congregate in larger numbers.
But this appears to have led to growing violations of strict Health Ministry regulations, such as the requirement to wear a mask in public.
“If we take the guidance as suggestions, the coronavirus will never go away,” warned Edelstein. “The most effective way to handle the virus without harming the economy is with strict enforcement.”
(JNS).
