Israel to begin easing lockdown after rapid vaccination campaign

Israelis receive a Covid-19 vaccine (Oded Balilty/AP)

Israel is to begin slowly easing its latest coronavirus lockdown on Sunday with the hope that its rapid vaccination campaign helps to contain an outbreak accelerated by new variants.

People will no longer have to remain within 1km of home, national parks will reopen and restaurants can offer takeaways. Private workplaces can also reopen.