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For the first time in the world: Israel will practice preparing for the outbreak of a new variant of Corona
The exercise, which will be led tomorrow by Prime Minister Bennett, will be called the "Omega Exercise" and will be conducted in a simulation format of a "war game." For any scenario "
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Meirav Cohen
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 19:19 Updated: 19:56
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Israel will hold tomorrow (Thursday) the first national exercise of its kind in the world that will examine national preparations for a possible outbreak of a new variant of the corona virus.
The exercise will be called "Omega Exercise", after the simulated strain, and will be conducted in a "war game" simulation format.
It will deal with several aspects, including examining the various professional mechanisms under extreme situations.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who will lead the exercise, said that "we must keep our finger on the pulse and prepare for any scenario. We do not 'fold equipment' and close the management and anti-virus forces, but on the contrary - continue to practice and challenge ourselves."
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"Continuing to challenge ourselves."
Bennett (Photo: Knesset Spokeswoman Noam Moskowitz)
In order to simulate a real situation, the exercise will be held in three sessions that simulate a transition between the different scenarios.
In the meantime, there will be ministerial and inter-ministerial situation assessments, in which the data will be reviewed and recommendations for action will be presented, and at the end there will be a situation assessment, during which Prime Minister Bennett will conclude and guide all bodies to continue activities.
The exercise will examine the professional mechanisms in various aspects, such as policy of restrictions, isolation and outlines for events and tourism.
The exercise also emphasizes legal, legal and economic aspects, as well as enforcement, the activity of the education system, and the policy of entry and exit to Israel through Ben Gurion Airport and the border crossings.
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In the field of health, the areas of monitoring, follow-up, monitoring and alerting patients and those infected during the development of a new variant will also be examined.
In addition, emphasis will be placed on the purchase of dedicated drugs and vaccines, if necessary.
Another area in which they will focus on the "Omega exercise" is the field of information and communication, in which emphasis will be placed on transmitting information to the public and increasing transparency, and responding to online discourse.
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