Economics
Israel Orders Partial Shutdown of Economy in Fight Against Virus
A man sits at a cafe on an empty street in Jerusalem's Old City on March 10.
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Israeli’s Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the closing of non-essential businesses and advised workers to stay away from offices, the latest steps the prime minister has taken to contain the coronavirus.
To whittle down the size of crowds in public spaces and slow down the infection’s spread, Israel will close cafes, theaters and restaurants, Netanyahu said on Saturday.