Shmulik, an Israeli hairdresser cuts a customer's hair in his shop in Jerusalem, after the government eased some lockdown measures that it had imposed in order to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, on April 26, 2020. - While malls remain closed, all other shops are allowed to reopen on the condition of following strict measures such as limiting the number of customers on the premises and wearing face masks. Restaurants are now allowed to open for takeaway. (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP) (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)
Hair salons, beauty parlors and other shops and services were allowed to open in Israel Sunday after the government agreed on loosening coronavirus restrictions.
Restaurants were allowed to sell food for take-away, though restrictions on seated guests remain in place.
All businesses permitted to re-open are required to follow lengthy regulations concerning the behavior of staff and customers, with a fine of 2,000 shekels, roughly $570, for any violations.
Shops in malls are to remain closed.
The wearing of masks in public remains mandatory, with authorities free to issue fines to anyone flouting the requirement “from the first offense.”
