Coronavirus: Israel set to ease second lockdown as infections fall

Israel's government has agreed to ease a month-long second nationwide lockdown, after a significant decline in the number of new coronavirus cases. From Sunday, people will be permitted to go more than 1km (0.6 miles) from their homes for non-essential purposes; nurseries will reopen; and restaurants will be able to serve takeaway food. Beaches, nature reserves and national parks will also reopen for visitors. The prime minister declared the lockdown had been a 'major success'. Israel has reported 300,000 Covid-19 infections and 2,128 deaths since the start of the pandemic.