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As of Sunday: The obligation to wear protective masks in the open will be removed

Health Minister Edelstein instructed the ministry's director general, Prof. Levy, to sign an order that will allow the removal of masks in open areas from next week. The minister's announcement comes after health ministry professionals recommended the move

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Meirav Cohen

Thursday, 15 April 2021, 19:52 Updated: 20:05

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The obligation to wear protective masks in the open will be abolished starting Sunday, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announced tonight (Thursday).

The minister's announcement comes after health ministry professionals recommended the move.

Edelstein instructed the director general of the Ministry of Health to sign an order that would allow the restriction to be lifted. A statement on his behalf states that “the masks are intended to protect us from the corona virus.

Once the professionals have concluded that it is not consumed more open area, I decided to allow the lowering of masks in accordance with their recommendations. "

He also said the health minister that" the level of morbidity in Israel is very low due to the operation of vaccinations successful in Israel, and can be further easing you, citizens of Israel.

I ask you to still be equipped with a mask for entry to enclosed buildings.

Together we will keep the morbidity low. "

Enough relief from Sunday.

Citizens with masks in Tel Aviv (Photo: Reuven Castro)

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