The Latest: Israel’s virus lockdown likely to be extended

JERUSALEM — Israel’s health minister says the country’s nationwide lockdown is likely to be extended.
The Israeli government imposed a second countrywide lockdown ahead of the Jewish High Holidays earlier this month in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
The lockdown was initially slated to be lifted on Oct. 11, but in a radio interview on Tuesday Health Minister Yuli Edelstei said that “there is no scenario that in another 10 days we will lift everything and say