Against the background of reports that Pfizer's vaccine is only 50% effective against the South African mutation, and in light of the continued spread of the British strain of the virus in Israel, the Prime Minister concluded that the acute measure was inevitable. Corona is negative
Ben Gurion Airport, this week
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The Prime Minister demands that Ben Gurion Airport be closed immediately due to the continued spread of corona mutations, according to sources close to Netanyahu.
Sources in the Ministry of Health: "We wanted to do this a few weeks ago, and now there is broader support. We are discussing very strict restrictions on Ben Gurion Airport and the departing flights. It will be difficult to close the airport hermetically for various reasons, but there is a chance that it will be. Close to that. "
Meanwhile, from midnight today (Friday to Saturday), any passenger wishing to fly to Israel is required to present a negative corona test - conducted up to three days before the departure date, or alternatively present a vaccinated permit or issued by the Ministry of Health.