The Corona Cabinet this evening (Thursday) confirmed in a telephone poll the duty of the green mark at cultural events and prayers held in an open area with more than 100 participants, instead of 1,000 as determined so far.
The Knesset's Constitution Committee will discuss the regulations early next week.
Earlier tonight, senior Health Ministry officials held a press conference, at which General Director Prof. Nachman Ash explained that he had signed an order that went into effect immediately, according to which it is now mandatory to wear masks in an open area in gatherings of more than 50 people. The impulse, which protects well against the omicron.
"We have seen that there is a difference in the protection of an impulse vaccine whether it is fresh or after 4 months," he said.
Prof. Nachman Ash: "We have approved the fourth dose for those who have suppressed the immune system, we will consider expanding it to the entire population" // Photo: Moshe Ben Simhon
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health updated that from midnight to 22:30, 4,085 Israelis were diagnosed as positive for Corona.
A total of 129,000 tests were performed and the positive rate is 3.17% - the highest rate in the last three months.
Since the beginning of the week, 16,176 positives have been diagnosed for corona in the country, compared to 9,080 last week.
Horowitz: "Consider abolishing isolation for vaccinated people returning from non-red countries"
At the beginning of the press conference, Minister Horowitz stated that they are "ready for high infection rates. Prepare in advance and our situation is better than most of the world. However, we must not be complacent. "Wide infection. We will continue to live next to the corona."
In addition, the Minister of Health said that "there will be necessary measures, but at the same time maintaining the public's livelihood, culture and routine of life. This is also part of health. As in the previous wave, we must see the whole picture. Prevention of infection and disease, while maintaining The Israeli economy and democracy. "
Minister Horowitz: "We will consider abolishing isolation for vaccinated people returning from non-red countries" // Photo: Moshe Ben Simhon
According to the minister, "The omicron requires different steps. We do not speak in terms of relief or decrees, we look at the data and the reality on the ground and act from a sober and pragmatic view. We formulate decisions that are only relevant and legitimate. Will go into full isolation. "
Meanwhile, after negotiations led by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, the first shipment of Pfizer drug for the corona virus landed in Israel today.
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