Telzstone has the highest rate of coronavirus cases in Israel relative to its population following an outbreak of the virus in the town before Purim.
Following many discussions with senior government officials, the head of the Telzstone city council made a decision on Thursday evening to place the town on lockdown in order to stem the spread of the virus, Kikar H’Shabbos reported. Health officials, welfare officials, social workers, police officials and the Home Front Command were involved in the decision.
Beginning on Friday morning at 6 a.m., entrance to Telzstone will be allowed only to its residents, suppliers, and registered employees.
“We’re aware of the inconvenience caused by this but our common goal is to literally save lives,” the Telzstone city council stated. “We wish everyone good health and daven to the Borei Olam to be able to return quickly to our normal lives.”
(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
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Just to set the facts straight. Between Purim and a week ago there were 30 people (out of 6000) who got the virus. Presently 2/3 of them are no longer sick. Someone’s mother visiting from France was the source and all who got sick were either at the same Purim seuda or in contact with someone who was. The virus has not spread between residents for more than a week. Recently 7 more became sick due to being in contact with someone outside of Telzstone. Most of the approximately 1/3 who had to be in isolation are no longer. Due to the tremendous efforts of the municipality and diligence and understanding of the residents and the overflowing Chesed, further spread between residents has been curtailed. It was decided to lockdown Telzstone to outsiders, as much as possible, to prevent the virus from being brought in. Those that must leave for essential reasons may do so.