Officials in Israel have announced a series of new coronavirus safety measures and restrictions to help prevent the spread of the virus.

The measures include theme parks, waterparks, children’s swimming pools, event halls, pubs, and discotheques from reopening until further notice.

Further measures include local authorities erecting signs in playgrounds to remind visitors to maintain social distancing, wear masks, and avoid gathering in groups.

Shared eating areas in shopping malls and outdoor markets are also prohibited from reopening. The occupancy of public spaces or places of business is limited to one person for every seven metres. Car travel is limited to two people unless passengers are of the same family.

In public spaces, a distance of two metres between each person must be maintained.

The new Covid-19 safety measures in Israel went into effect on August 11.