In a conversation this evening (Sunday), Interior Minister Aryeh Deri and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion have agreed that the two will act immediately to open Coronavirus hotels for dedicated use. One is for people who have been diagnosed with the Coronavirus and the other for those who needed isolation. One of these hotels will open in east Jerusalem and the other in west Jerusalem. The hotels will open in Jerusalem, to all sectors, and will try to address the disadvantaged populations and families with children who find it difficult to comply with the insulation provisions due to lack of space and lack of adequate conditions. "We hope that the hotels will start operating in the next coming days and hope this will help many residents and their families maintain there lives" said Minister Deri and Mayor Moshe Lion.
Mobile Entertainment Stages - D.J.s, Music, and Artists in Neighborhoods, all strictly following the Ministry of Health's instructions
Mayor Moshe Lion: "We are in a challenging situation and are making an effort for the city’s residents. Raising morale through mobile entertainment venues, music and artists is an important and joyous part. There is mutual assistance and a Municipality standing by you. Let's get through this period together".
Initiated by the Mayor, Moshe Lion, starting today, mobile entertainment venues will roam the Jerusalem neighborhoods, the stage will come as a surprise, with D.J.s, music and artists. The entertainment stage will operate from 11.00 to 14:00 on various routes around the city. The entertainment stages will continue their activities next week as well, in many neighborhoods throughout the city.
Emergency call for tests to diagnose Coronavirus in Jerusalem
Jerusalem Mayor, Moshe Lion: Lets save lives!
Reducing Corona infection is the key to fighting this disease. I ask the residents to show responsibility and save lives this way. Take responsibility for yourself, your children, your families, your loved ones, your neighbors, your neighborhood and for the entire city of Jerusalem. Immediately upon symptoms occurring, go get tested and follow the Ministry of Health guidelines. Bring your test permit to the test site available at Teddy Stadium. If you are tested positive, it is important to make sure that you are strictly insulated and hygienic.
The municipality of Jerusalem is calling on its residents from all sectors to help reduce the spread of the Corona virus.
Residents who were close to a known Corona patient or who returned from abroad and need to be isolated at home according to the guidelines and who have symptoms such as: fever, cough, shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing are asked to call the Magen David Adom hotline *101. If approved, they can get tested at home or at the Teddy Stadium Testing Center. Arrival is once summoned by Magen David Adom. A code will appear in the summon on your mobile device.
Residents with illness symptoms who have not been approved by the Mada hotline can contact the family physician to get a approval form to get tested from the Kupat Holim in which they are insured. A notification will be sent to the mobile phone.
The Corona Drive-In Testing Center in Jerusalem was set up a week ago in the East Teddy parking lots. The tests are done by Magen David Adom and each test involves taking a specimen from the muzzle and the nostril only, using a cotton swab stick.
Performing tests according to the guidelines will allow patients to be diagnosed, assist them early in illness and bring about the recovery of more. It should be noted that residents who are unable to reach the complex independently will receive assistance from Magen David Adom and the Jerusalem municipal supervision staff.
Again, we advise to strictly adhere to all Health Ministry guidelines to prevent overcrowding and please keep hygiene regulations!
The municipality is calling for representative of the tenants in all buildings "Vaad Bayit" to contact the community administrations and update them with the contact information of representative.
This representative of the tenants will undertake to identify the neighbors in need of assistanceand to serve as a link between them and the neighborhood systems (community administration) and municipalities.
Municipality vehicles will transport residents to get tested for Coronavirus
As part of the cooperation between the Jerusalem municipality and the emergency organizations, including Magen Davud Adom, the municipality will assist with the transport of residents who need to get tested for the coronavirus throughout the city.
Starting tomorrow, ten municipal vehicles will operate from 7a.m. to 3p.m. Thus helping the state's effort to conduct a greater number of tests.
Mayor Moshe Lion: 'We don't stop, we don't rest and we don't give up. Every effort is made to increase the number of tests, reduce the infection, and together we will succeed'
Coronavirus Testing Center is being set up in Jerusalem, in the Eastern Teddy parking lot.
Last night, Saturday, 21.3.2020 the set up began and tonight the testing center is expected to work. According to the decision of the Ministry of Health and in coordination with the government ministries, the police and relevant bodies, a drive-in center for corona testing will open. The complex will be set up in the Eastern Teddy parking lot. The tests will done by Magen David Adom. The goal is to make every effort in increasing the number of tests as much as possible.
Mayor Moshe Lion: "We will do whatever it takes to help the medical professionals carry out their mission at this time, reducing and communicating Coronavirus. I ask the residents to be patient and of course to follow the Ministry of Health guidelines."
Jerusalem municipality operates emergency relief system for Senior Citizens and families with disabled family members
The mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Leon: "In these difficult times, the most important thing is to maintain social solidarity. To help each other, to help as much as possible, especially the populations who are struggling to cope with the situation that we have encountered. I am sure that together we will go through this strengthened and cohesive crisis. "The Corona crisis has resulted in a complex situation in which education systems also do not work, including the special education system, alongside social protection systems that don't work like a routine. Therefore, the Jerusalem municipality operates an emergency system to help the population as much as possible. The focus is currently on two unique populations who currently require substantial assistance - older residents and their families with disabilities. Every resident who needs help is invited to call the Hotline 106 and receive a professional and immediate response. For the purpose of the mission, the municipality also recruited the many volunteer and dedicated volunteer organizations in Jerusalem with which there was cooperation throughout the year. We invite all residents who wish to participate in the volunteer system operating in the city, and those who are interested are invited to contact the various organizations (Hebrew list).
You can also contact the Volunteer of the Municipal Unit in Community Administration - Ms. Nikki Krieger Tel. 02-6297088 or send an email to KRNIKI@jerusalem.muni.il or via the hotline 106
The Jerusalem Mayor, Moshe Lion, convened another assessment this evening, in light of the Corona crisis. The assessment of the situation was attended by the City Manager, Itzik Larry, and the Heads of Directors and Departments.
The Mayor, Moshe Lion, ordered the municipality to:
1. Starting from tomorrow, the Jerusalem Municipality will work part-time, with intensive work from home. - All field workers will work as usual. - Management staff will work in limited way, according to a list published by superiors.
2. The entire education system of the city closed- including kindergartens, special education, youth movements and activities. Specific answers will be given to students with no family history, special education and boarding school.
3. All recreationaland cultural institutions in Jerusalem will close from the evening, including gyms and pools.
4. There will be no public reception at the municipality. A response will be provided through the hotline.
5. The community centers will work in a limited coordination - there will be no reception, no classes will be held, but the employees of the community center will provide a telephone answer.
6. The municipal libraries will remain open for borrowing books only, but no more than 10 people will be allowed to get into the libraries at the same time.
7. Business - food businesses will be allowed to open the kitchens and provide food delivery service, up to 10 people in the kitchen.
8. City councils will be held as usual with up to 10 people in the room. Video conference technologies will be used if needed.
9. Increasing the volunteer system for the CMD and the third age population - The Jerusalem Municipality will operate volunteer systems for individual treatment, distribution of food and medicines for disadvantaged populations, along with non-profit organizations operating in the city, community and welfare administration.
The Mayor, Moshe Lion: "We are taking a step to deal with the Coronavirus. We are committed to strictly adhering to the Ministry of Health guidelines. It's about preserving human life. It's not easy, but necessary. I and the entire municipality of Jerusalem work hard to solve the problem. Do not hesitate to contact. We will go through this together successfully. I ask everyone to follow the Ministry of Health guidelines and maintain personal and group hygiene."
Please follow the new guidelines of the Ministry of Health
Restrictions on Crowds:
Gatherings and events
All gatherings of more than 10 people are not permitted.
Commercial establishments and entertainment venues will be closed
As of March 15 2020:
• Shopping malls (except supermarkets and pharmacies, places that sell food to take away) • Discos, bars, pubs and dining establishments, including hotel dining (except dining establishments that sell take-away food) • Banquet halls • Gyms and swimming pools, water parks, zoo, safaris, petting zoos • Ritual baths (men), and bathhouses • Cinemas, theaters and other cultural institutions • Amusement facilities and amusement parks • Businesses for non-medical treatment of the human body • Exhibition halls and fairgrounds • Public boats • Cable cars • Heritage sites • Prayer and religious ceremonies will be conducted in groups of up to 10 people each, keeping a distance of 2 meters from person to person and no more than 2 groups at a time. • Prohibition of visits to welfare, nursing or healthcare facilities serving as homes for their residents, with the exception of a maximum of one caregiver, preferably a permanent caregiver.
Hospitals and institutions
Visits to hospitals and senior facilities should be avoided.
If a caregiver is needed, one caregiver must suffice.
People with symptoms are not permitted to accompany patients or visit institutions for seniors.
Medical staff responsible for treating patients can only gather for work purposes, and in groups not exceeding 15 people.
Seniors and patients
It is recommended for those aged 60 and over and those with chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, respiratory disease or immunosuppression, to avoid crowds and contact with people who have returned from any destination abroad, or who have symptoms, or people who are suspected of being infected, while maintaining their routine.
Work places
Employers will prepare for remote work from home without any gatherings at all. At this time, they will be able to continue working as long as they keep at least two meters between employees in all places where the employees are. • Travel by car of more than 2 in a car should be avoided. • Absolute ban on the arrival of sick people to the workplace
Educational institutions
The Ministry of Health will discuss with the Council for Higher Education the opening of the semester through remote learning and not classroom learning.
As of March 15 2020, all educational institutions will cease operations, regardless of the number of children. This will also include special education, dormitories, daycares, youth camps, day camps and afternoon care.
Public transport
The Ministry of Health recommends avoiding public transport.
Conferences
There is a total ban on international conferences in Israel.
Public Hours -Municipal prosecution and Legal archives
Taking into account the instructions of the Ministry of Health due to the Corona virus and the decision of the city administration, no public reception will be organized in the municipality of Jerusalem, including municipal prosecution and Legal archives- until further order.
In view of the circumstances, the prosecution service of the Jerusalem municipality will continue to serve its customers through digital means.
Requests for extension of time to execute a demolition order under section 207 of the Planning and Building Act
For details on court cases You can contact the courtroom at 077-2703333, or fax: 02-6297569.
For further details and / or inquiries, please contact Mr. Avi Cohen, Assistant to the Head of the Municipal Prosecution, at: 02-6298903 or by email: chavi@jerusalem.muni.il
Prior to Passover, many organizations are distributing food and essential products to those in need. In these cases, too, the Ministry of Health's guidelines must be followed as described in the procedure, the orders and emergency regulations.
General Instructions:
Prior to Passover, many organizations are distributing food and essential products to those in need.
In these cases too, the Ministry of Health's guidelines must be followed as described in the procedure.
This document aims to help Kimchah Depascha organizations to prevent the infection of the Corona virus.
Definitions:
The products - food products and other products, which will be distributed to those in need.
Employee - An employee of the division team, whether paid or a volunteer.
Food distribution As a general rule, it is desirable that the food be distributed to the needy, avoiding them leaving home and arriving at distribution centers. If this is not possible then:
It is desirable that the products be pre-packaged by portion (for example, per capita or family).
Only one representative from each family may come to the point of distribution.
A family representative's arrival time will be set in advance for the place of distribution.
The area where the product distribution takes place must be designed so that queues and crowds are not created at the distribution points, by using:
Use of large, ventilated areas.
Scatter the distribution points with as much distance between each other as possible.
It is desirable to have a large number of distribution areas.
Employees will work on regular shifts, with minimum turnover in shifts.
Be sure to keep at least 2 meters between those present.
It is desirable that the distribution be performed through a serving counter, with a sneeze protector on the side of employee.
Make sure that all employees are healthy and have no symptoms such as fever, cough, difficulty breathing or diarrhea, etc. (and that they are not from the group of people who need to be in isolation.)
An employee is not allowed to go to work when he is ill and should stay away until fully recovered or the isolation period has terminated. Employees must wear disposable gloves when handling and serving the products, and ensure personal hygiene. An oral mask ("surgical mask") should be worn.
Ministry of Health Announcement: Please Stay Home!
New guidelines from the Ministry of Health:
1. Please stay home, except when absolutely necessary 2. Avoid going to libraries, museums, parks, playgrounds, the beach, the pool, nature reserves and gardens, or other public spaces, with the exception of children with household members only or with an animal. 3. There are no extracurricular classes at all, not even with a small number of participants, unorganized activities of up to 5 people, with a distance of 2 meters between them can be carried out. 4. Stay in touch by digital communication and avoid hosting friends and family who do not reside at the home. 5. At-risk population - Elderly and people with severe chronic illnesses of any age, respiratory illnesses, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, immune system disorders etc. - should take care to avoid, going out, and hosting, except for essential services. The at-risk population should rely on friends and family for supplies. 6. Reduce the need for people to leave home with the following tools: · Remote work, video calls and conference calls · Every employer must keep a two-meter distance between employees and ensure personal and environmental hygiene rules. · Courier services - only to the doorstep · Dental Care - It is recommended to postpone all treatments that are not urgent 7. Health services: · It is advisable to use tele-medicine services · Those entering isolation should immediately establish communication with their HMO. · If you develop fever, with or without respiratory symptoms, you should go into home isolation and avoid contact with family members. · In the case of fever, the patient should remain in isolation for two days after the fever has ended.
Additional rules of conduct
1. Avoid physical contact, including hugs and handshakes 2. Avoid using the palm of your hand to open doors 3. Avoid touching your face 4. Wash hands with soap and water frequently 5. Air out the house 6. Disinfect handles and doors 7. Avoid smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and water-pipes 8. Avoid smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes or nargila 9. Avoid using one shared utensils for eating and avoiding sharing foods
Rules of Conduct Outside of the Home
Urgent medical care - Patients with fever and respiratory symptoms are prohibited from leaving the home except in medical emergencies. • Employees – may go to work when 2 meters’ distance is maintained. • Leaving for essential supplies - if supplies cannot be delivered by courier (or by a family member in the case of elderly or chronically ill patients). • Funerals - limited as much as possible to the required minimum and close family members and keep a distance of 2 meters between people. Avoid staying in a closed space. • A 10-minute walk can be taken in isolated locations or out in the yard. The elevator should be used with only one passenger or without proximity to other people. • Caring for children - Two families may join together in a regular arrangement to care for toddlers. • Use of a private vehicle - One person only in the vehicle or family members of the same household, except when an essential caregiver is needed such as transfer for medical care. • Keep a distance of two meters from each person when you reach a public place with people. • Ensure hand and respiratory hygiene. • Employees should maintain at least two meters’ distance separation. • Fever should be measured before leaving for work. If there is a fever or signs of respiratory illness, one should not go out to work and isolation rules must be followed. It is recommended to keep a fever log (morning and evening) • Hands should be washed upon entering and exiting work, and at least every 3 hours. • Avoid touching the nose and mouth, and wash hands after contact. • Tissue / toilet paper should be at hand in all areas. • As of Sunday, March 22, elective activity in the public hospitals will cease. A detailed message will follow. • Retail stores (beyond those defined as essential, such as food stores, pharmaceuticals and toiletries) in The Order, must be closed.
List of emergency telephone numbers and assistance to victims of violence
רשימת קווי החירום וסיוע לנפגעי אלימות:
ויצו- קו לזכויות נשים בעבודה של ויצו פועל בטלפון: 03-6923825 קו הגברים ליציאה ממעגל האלימות פועל בטלפון: 1-800-393904 קו הייעוץ להורים פועל בטלפון *6968 בימים א'-ה' בין השעות 9:00-22:00.
נעמת – מוקד אלימות במשפחה – 03-6492469 ל.א. לאלימות נגד נשים 1-800-353-300
תהל– מרכז הסיוע לנשים וילדים דתיות וחרדיות נפגעות תקיפה מינית 02-6730002/ גברים דתיים 02-5328000
שדולת הנשים בישראל– קידום מדיניות וחקיקה knesset@iwn.org.il
משרד הרווחה– מוקד ארצי לדיווח על אלימות במשפחה - 118
אמונה– תנועת האישה הדתית לאומית – 03-6179239
נשים נגד אלימות– 04-6566813
איגוד מרכזי הסיוע לנפגעות תקיפה מינית ולנפגעי תקיפה מינית בישראל- 1202/3
עמותת בת מלך – סיוע לנשים דתיות וחרדיות הסובלות מהתעללות על ידי בעליהן – 1-800-292-333
The community centers will work in a limited way - there will be no reception, no classes will be held, but the employees of the community centers will provide a telephone answer.
The municipal libraries will remain open for borrowing books only, but no more than 10 people will be allowed to get into the libraries at the same time.
The municipal libraries have responded to the city's children and residents, enabling them to increase the number of possible books to borrow per subscriber. Each subscriber in the library can borrow another book - in addition to the amount of books in his or her subscription. In addition, a family subscription has been increased to 15 books for children in the family. Details in municipal libraries.
Not subscribed yet? It's time to join a free subscription in urban libraries. By presenting the ID And one-time deposit check - you can enjoy a variety of quality books throughout the year.
Cycling in the capital , which scheduled to take place on April 17, 20 was postponed in accordance with the Ministry of Health guidelines. A new date will be announced later.
Changes in public transport lines due to coronavirus
Public transport will end at 8 p.m. on weekdays. There won't be public transportation during weekends - from Thursday 8 p.m. until early Sunday morning.
During the day, public transportation will only be operated to central places in the city including employment centers, supermarkets and shopping centers, health funds and hospitals. The Ministry of Transport professionals, under the direction of the Ministry of Health, decided to stop public transport to non-essential places, including educational institutions. The national public transport professionals in cooperation with the public transport operators update the line maps and examine the necessity of each transport line. As a result, all lines of transport will be discontinued to the entertainment venues, night lines, student and student lines, and educational institutions.
The public has responded to the call to reduce the use of public transport
An examination of the use and needs of the passengers is being carried out at all times. All information about the changes in public transport is available to the public at the call center * 8787 on the website and on the dedicated apps and on the train site.
The new regulations were introduced by Amir Asraf, head of the National Authority for Public Transportation.
Public transport will not accept payment with cash
From Tuesday, all public transport will not accept transport payment with cash. The public is invited to prepare accordingly before using the public transportation.
Ministry of Transport calling on users of public transportation to avoid unnecessary trips.
The Ministry of Transport has issued new directives in the fight against the Corona epidemic. The public is encouraged to limit the use of public transportation.
Home Front Command launched a New App with updated 24/7
Yesterday, Wednesday, 18.3.2020, the Home Front Command launched a national emergency portal for the citizens of the State of Israel in Hebrew, Arabic and Russian. The portal focuses on new information and guidelines from the government ministries related to the Corona virus.
In addition, the Home Front Command has also opened a call center - 104 where the Home Front Command will give answers to questions and give information on guidelines as to how to protect oneself against the spread of the virus. The hotline is operated by Home Front Command officers and IDF soldiers who have been properly trained.
The hotline is available 24/7. The IDF is playing an active role in guiding the population at this time and is an available and accessible source of
Educational psychology service is available at 106 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Students, parents, educators, You are invited to contact us via the Hotline 106, where you will be put in touch with the psychology service, available in Hebrew and Arabic.
The entire education system of the city closed- including kindergartens, special education, youth movements and activities. Specific answers will be given to students with no family history, special education and boarding school.
Deferral Arrangements of Payment of Business Property Tax
Dear Business Owners,
We are writing to you with regard to the Mayor's announcement 10 days ago regarding the April 2020 municipal tax. Deferral payment arrangements are starting April 2020 for those who pay with Direct Debit and you will be able to pay in eight equal payments from May through December. This will be valid only after the City Council's meeting this coming Thursday, March 26, 2020.
The arrangement is as follows: for all properties classified in the following classifications: "Offices, Services and Commerce" with an area of up to 150 square meters, as well as businesses of any size: hotels, halls, bowling alleys, gyms, sports halls, dance clubs, cinemas and theaters - this is according to the definition of the subclassifications in the Jerusalem Municipality's tax decree.
This deferral will be carried out automatically for businesses who meet the above categories. If you are not interested in this deferral of the municipal tax payment please contact the Arnona Department - Call Center 02-6296333 or in writing to the Business Promotion Division at email: kidum_asakim@jerusalem.muni.il by Sunday 29.3.2020 at 14:00.
This arrangement will also apply to restaurants and cafes that are larger than 150 square meters.
The e-mail sent to the Business Promotion Division must contain the following:
Company number / ID number / account number of municipal tax as shown in the payment order
The Business Promotion Division of the Jerusalem Municipality
The Jerusalem Business Advancement Division has initiated a unique service for you during the Corona crisis period. Looking for legal, business / financial / accounting or digital marketing consulting? Enter the dedicated Jerusalem Business Advisers database (Hebrew) to deal with the Corona crisis, leave details and find the right advisor for you!
* Economists, accountants, lawyers and digital marketing consultants who would like to take part in this venture and join our volunteer advisories, please contact us.
This is a great opportunity to thank all the consultants who have volunteered so far. They are an inspiration!
In light of your many inquiries regarding a number of issues, we would like to clarify these issues after having examined them with the Ministry of Health:
Any business that is licensed under licensing group 4.7, i.e. kiosk, supermarket, butcher shop - may open under the updated regulated restrictions.
This means that fruit and vegetable stores, makolets, bakeries (which have a grocery business license) and also businesses selling grocery products and among other things also sell nuts (Pitzuhim) can open under the updated regulated restrictions.
Every business under licensing group 4.2 must be closed and can operate only in the format of deliveries and in accordance with the updated regulations.
As regards restaurants, cafes and food stops - these can only work in the form of a delivery service.
It should be clarified that bakeries that operate in the form of a café or buffet must remain closed but can operate a delivery system.
Construction products shops (Tambur) - there is a prohibition on opening the business but deliveries can be made.
These clarifications are correct according to the emergency regulations as of today, March 26, 2020, 14:30). Changes in the regulations and guidelines must be monitored from time to time.
A series of Webinar lectures on business dealing with the Corona crisis
The Jerusalem Business Development Division along with Matti Jerusalem invite you to a series of webinar lectures on business dealing with the Corona crisis. We have put together lectures to help deal with the current crisis and to bring you to a better starting point for the day after.
Jerusalem Solidarity: The Jerusalem Municipality is launching a broad plan for further relief to businesses in the city
Following the Corona crisis and many discussions in the mayor's office with the business owners, the Jerusalem municipality announces a broad and meaningful plan for the business owners, in an effort to alleviate the challenging period as much as possible.
The kitchen can only be operated for delivery. Care must be taken that the kitchen area will have a minimum of staff and in any case no more than 10 employees in the same space (please note the Ministry of Health guidelines). Before shipping the shipment, contact the shipper and leave the shipment beyond the front door. Please do not create any physical contact.
"Take away" services will be possible as long as the business doors are closed and the kitchen works with a minimum of personnel and in any case no more than ten employees in the space (please note the Ministry of Health guidelines). The collecting must be carried out without any contact.
Bakery owners who contact us: Bread is an essential product and, of course, bakeries can operate according to the restrictions published by the Ministry of Health.
Emergency and Security
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Municipal Spokesman
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Public Health Services
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Culture and Leisure
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Transport Arrangements
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Home Front Command
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Education Division
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Volunteering in the community
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