(ANSA) - TEL AVIV, APRIL 24 - For the first time in two years, indoor masks are no longer mandatory in Israel, with some exceptions.
As announced in recent days by the premier, Naftali Bennett, and by the minister of health, NitzanHorowitz, the measure came into force last night on the basis of the dramatic decline in Covid infections in the country.
According to data from the ministry, on Saturday there were 4,054 cases: the lowest number in 4 months and also the serious ones in hospitals fell to 221. The R factor is at 0.78.
The exceptions to the obligation to wear a mask indoors concern hospitals, homes for the elderly and flights.
There also remains the buffer for travelers upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, with quarantine until the negative result of the assessment.
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