Israeli orders end mandatory hotel quarantine for travelers

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Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announced Tuesday that Israelis returning from abroad do not have to separate themselves in state-run coronavirus quarantine hotels.

Ministers from the outset he introduced the measure last week for Israelis returning from UK, South Africa and Denmark over fears of a new coronavirus strain, later expand it for each return from abroad.
מלון דן בירושלים שהוסב למלונית קורונה

Coronavirus Hotel in Jerusalem

(Photo: Shalev Shalom)

The restriction received much criticism from people entering these hotels, with several examples of residents defying security and IDF Home Front Command officials at the hotels about the conditions of the rooms. their or the effectiveness of the measure.

“All returnees from abroad, who are allowed to enter the country, should be tested immediately and separated at home for two weeks or ten days if they are tested. another on the ninth day, “Edelstein said.

יולי אדלשטייןיולי אדלשטיין

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein

Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch Ynet reported Monday because the Pfizer vaccine is thought to be effective against the new strain of COVID-19, and because Israeli vaccines over 60 or with underlying diseases are already in progress, there is no real need for it. sent civilians to quarantine at such hotels. .

According to data, more than 50% of returning passengers refuse to enter government-run facilities and opt for quarantine at home instead of getting rid of Ministry officials of Health at the airport.

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