Guide: This is what the new isolation policy looks like Israel today

Against the background of the surge in corona morbidity in Israel, the isolation policy will change starting tomorrow according to a decision made tonight by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz.

I was exposed to a corona patient, I am not vaccinated and I am over 60. What should I do?

In such a situation, you must undergo PCR tests within 72 hours followed by waiting in isolation for results.

I'm over 60, unvaccinated and came out positive on the supervised PCR test.

What should I do?

Act like anyone who has contracted the virus and follow the rules below.

I am over the age of 60, unvaccinated and came out negative on the PCR test.

What should I do?

Since you are not vaccinated, you must complete five days of isolation and perform a PCR test again.

If you find it negative - you do not need additional insulation.

I was exposed to a corona patient, I am not vaccinated but I am younger than 60. What should I do?

You should be in isolation and it is recommended that you perform home antigen tests after 72 hours of exposure.

After 5 days you should perform a supervised antigen test.

If the result is negative, you will be released from the isolation.

If the result is positive, the following rules apply to those of the person who contracted the virus. 

I am verified to Corona, vaccinated and young from the age of 60. What do I do?

Verified to the corona virus, they will stay in isolation for a full five days, and will be released from it after two antigen tests they will perform on their own.

The first test will be performed on Wednesday night and the second on Thursday night.

If in both tests the result obtained is negative, the verified will be able to be released from the isolation.

This is of course, if he has no symptoms indicating that he may still be ill.

What happens if one of the tests was positive?

The isolation should be continued for 5 days from the positive test and the tests repeated at home.

If I am verified to Corona, older than 60 and vaccinated.

what should I do?

You must be in isolation for five days and perform an antigen test on the fourth and fifth night to be released, if you have no symptoms.

I recovered.

Do I also need a doctor's permit?

Recoverers will no longer be required with a doctor’s approval in favor of release from isolation.

I'm not vaccinated.

What are the rules about?

The insulation rules remain the same, only that the last inspection on Thursday will have to be carried out in a supervised manner at the various inspection stations around the country.

Who is eligible for a PCR test?

Due to the loads created by the omicron disease, PCR tests are only intended for people aged 60 and over and people at risk.

I'm less than 60. Can I also do PCR?

To provide prompt drug treatment if necessary, starting tomorrow: Those who are not included in the target populations (60-plus-year-olds and at-risk groups) will no longer be allowed to perform a PCR test at the HMOs.

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