The government approved early Wednesday morning eased restrictions on
social distancing and gathering in public spaces, after Health Minister
Yuli Edelstein formally assumed his new role on Monday. On Tuesday, he
said a series of coronavirus restrictions would be lifted by Wednesday.
Parents,
students and workers will have an easier time on their morning and
afternoon commute, and if they want, they can also stop at the beach.
Beginning Wednesday, coronavirus
restrictions on the number of passengers on buses will be lifted during
peak hours, in the first decision made by new Transportation Minister
Miri Regev together with Edelstein. The move is meant to benefit the
education system, the Transportation Ministry said in a statement.
The
buses affected by the new directive are those that run from 7-8:30 a.m.
and 1-3 p.m., when children generally travel to and from school.
Discussions
will be held later this week to examine expansion of public
transportation in general, Regev’s office said. The trains will remain
closed until at least the end of the month.
