Israel has sealed off the Strictly Orthodox town of Bnei Brak to try contain the soaring number of coronavirus cases in the city.
Metal barriers and roadblocks were put in place at entrances and intersections after the cabinet approved emergency regulations that declare it a “restricted zone”.
Micky Rosenfeld, a police spokesman, told Reuters: “Bnei Brak is on lockdown, as of this morning, and police will prevent any movements in or out of the city.
“People are only allowed in or out for medical reasons or medical support.”
