The Ministry of Transportation this evening (Sunday) approved new regulations for dealing with the Omicron variant of the corona virus.
As part of the regulations, which impose an obligation to isolate all returnees from abroad, new arrangements will be implemented with regard to the use of public transportation operating from Ben Gurion Airport.
Under the new regulations, it will be possible to unload only passengers from the trains and buses arriving at Ben Gurion Airport. Those landing at Ben Gurion Airport will not be able to board the train and buses.
In addition, the exit from the field will be possible by private car, collection by relatives or by special taxis.
Subject to the approval of the amendment of the regulations, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Justice, it will also be possible to travel from Ben Gurion Airport via service taxis, which will operate at up to 50% occupancy for a joint trip to one residential address.
In order to facilitate flights and flights abroad and reduce the risk of infection, starting tonight, a 50% discount will be given in long-term parking lots at Ben Gurion Airport for a period to be determined.
The Ministry of Transportation also stated that for the public of workers in the Ben Gurion Airport area, transportation out of Ben Gurion Airport will be arranged as a substitute for public transportation. Subject to presentation of a flight ticket from Eilat).
Returns on international flights will not be able to board a domestic flight and will be required to comply with the insulation obligation regulations.
The traveling public and passengers are asked to adhere to the health rules and prepare accordingly in advance.
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