There have now been 16,346 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Israel, a rise of 32 in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Thursday morning.
The number of Israelis to recover from the virus is now 10,737, up from 10,527 yesterday morning – twice the number of active cases, which is at 5,370.
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There were no deaths overnight for the second day in a row, the ministry said, and there were now 83 patients in critical condition, 69 of whom are on ventilators.
On Wednesday, the government announced the restrictions it was imposing over the upcoming Lag B'Omer holiday next Monday and Tuesday, including the banning of all private bonfires.
The new restrictions will go into effect Thursday, May 7, and remain in effect until next Wednesday, May 13, to ensure no one travels to Mount Meron, a holiday pilgrimage site where the tomb of the second-century Mishnaic sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai is located.
Police will block off Mount Meron and the surrounding area, with checkpoints to ensure only local residents and relevant employees can enter.
Meanwhile, malls, outdoor markets and gyms reopened Thursday morning after over six weeks of closure.
Thursday's openings were announced on Monday as part of a series of eased coronavirus restrictions, most of which have already taken effect.
Gyms and fitness studios were allowed to reopen but were limited to one person per 10 square meters and required stringent hygiene practices.
Among the restrictions already been lifted is the 100-yard limit on travel from home for "non-essential" activities. Visits to immediate family members, including with grandparents, are now permitted, although social distancing should be maintained on visits to elderly relatives, with no hugs or kisses.
Kindergartens and daycares are set to reopen on Sunday, while all students will return to classes by the end of the month. Universities and colleges are set to reopen on June 14.
