New Ministry of Health guidelines following the Corona epidemic: Those who have been in China for the past two weeks will enter 14 days in solitary confinement in their home • "Compensation will be paid through sick pay"

Following the spread of the Corona: Minister of Health Jacob Litzman has published two new provisions aimed at preventing as far as possible the infiltration of the virus into Israel.

The first provision allows the Population Authority not to permit the entry of non-Israeli residents in China for the last 14 days, following the cessation of direct flights to China and the closure of land and maritime crossings to non-Israeli residents coming from China. Tonight, Interior Minister Aryeh Deri announced that foreigners staying in China would not be allowed in the air crossings to Israel.

In addition, an order will be issued in the coming hours to compel Israeli residents who have stayed in China for the last 14 days to stay in home isolation until 14 days have elapsed since their departure from the country.

"We continue to take substantial steps to prevent as far as possible the entry of the Corona virus into Israel," Minister Litzman said. "Israeli citizens must exercise caution and follow the instructions of the Ministry of Health, in line with WHO recommendations. Stopping Israeli entry of anyone staying in China and non-resident of Israel as well as staying in solitary confinement for anyone returning from China are essential actions that prevent possible morbidity. In addition, we will ensure that anyone staying in solitary confinement receives compensation through sick leave or leave. "

Director General of the Ministry of Health, Moshe Bar Seaman Good: "We are aware that the virus cannot be prevented from entering the country, but are working to postpone the deadline and contain it in Israel. The public from abroad must follow public responsibility in accordance with the Ministry's guidelines to ensure their safety. And the peace of the entire public. "