Health and Interior Ministry officials briefed on the Corona's panic • "There is no evidence that there is any benefit to wearing a mask," the Health Ministry representative clarified

While more and more Israelis are being sent to isolation for fear of being exposed to Corona, today the Foreign Ministry briefed some 200 foreign ambassadors and diplomats serving in Israel. There are now about 20,000 tourists from the countries from which the country was forbidden to enter the country, and during the briefing the participants presented ways to deal with the virus and explained the motives for the stringent measures taken by Israel to prevent the plague spread.

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Ministry of Health representative Dr. Asher Shalmon, who is responsible for foreign affairs at the ministry, said during the briefing that Israelis are not instructed to wear respiratory masks, as the ministry experts say it is of no use. Shalmon presented the list of countries that were banned from entering Israel, saying that international conferences planned to be held in Israel were canceled.

There is no evidence that there is any benefit in wearing a mask, and it may even impart to those who make up the wrong sense of security, when in practice they are wearing a wet piece of cloth that they are constantly touching. Such masks should be used by patients to reduce the risk of infection. In addition, care should be taken to wash hands with soap and water frequently, and follow Health Ministry guidelines.

The Ministry of Health has made it clear that foreign diplomats from all countries of the world are allowed to enter Israel without restriction. Also, foreign nationals who have a permanent address in Israel, such as students, can enter the country. The office added during the briefing that "there is a lot of Pike News about Corona. Beware of unreliable information. Only reliable sources should be relied on."

They also said: "We do not recommend to tourists who arrived in Israel before their countries are banned from entering the hotel rooms."

During the briefing, the Director of the Population and Immigration Authority, Prof. Shlomo Moore Yosef, tried to calm the world's anger at Israel's tough policy on Corona. "This is a risk management event for an international event. Every state manages it according to its understanding.

In Israel, this event is run by the Ministry of Health. The prime minister decided that it was the values ​​of public health that would determine the conduct. There is a lot of shouting about hurting the economy and other criticism, but it is the decision of the Ministry of Health that is responsible for what is done within Israel. We follow their guidelines at the border crossings, "said Professor Moore Joseph.

He added, "Hotel insulation is not insulation. That's why entry from different states is banned. It's not a passport issue and no matter what citizenship you hold. Some countries are banned from entry. We know it's not perfect. Third, it's a matter of risk management. "

Prof. Moore Joseph also noted that there is close cooperation and coordination on the issue between Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan and the Palestinian Authority.

Speaking about the illegal foreign workers staying in Israel, Professor Moore Joseph said: "There is a summary whereby any of those employees who seek medical treatment - will receive it, and will not report it and no information will be used. Health is more important."

Prof. Moore Joseph also revealed that "about 100,000 Israelis are in solitary confinement in their homes these days. Only yesterday, 5,000 of the classics returned to Spain. They are sitting at home."

Japan's Deputy Ambassador to Israel, Kuzhiko Nakamura, told "Israel Today": "As far as I know, there is no anger in the Japanese government about the steps and restrictions Israel has taken regarding Japanese entry into its territory because of the Corona. As did my government with the passengers of the ship (Diamond Princess; et al.).