16 percent of those entering Israel who arrived on Monday this week did not perform the second test that was decided on as part of the new outline of entry into Israel to combat the spread of the Omicron strain - Israel Today has learned.
As stated, the procedure came into effect on Sunday night, according to which the second test should be performed on the third day since landing in Israel, in addition to the test on the day of landing.
As of this moment, since the new outline went into effect, 2,651 people have not been tested in a second test out of 15,820 who returned on Monday, which is the first day the decision went into effect.
Failure to comply with the guidelines in such numbers, will create an reality of about 18,000 people on average who will not check the second test every week.
In addition, it is important to note that most of the subjects also went to be sampled on the fourth and fifth day and not on the third day as determined.
Corona examination (archive), Photo: Liron Moldovan
Failure to comply with these guidelines could lead to a widespread outbreak of the Omicron strain in the State of Israel.
As you may recall, the Israeli government has imposed a fine of NIS 2,500 on those who do not follow the instructions on this issue.
According to the directive, Israelis who are defined as vaccinated or recovering according to the procedures of the Ministry of Health will perform a PCR test upon landing in Israel, after which they will enter home isolation.
Subject to a second PCR test on the third day with a negative result, the above will be able to be released from isolation. Those who do not perform the additional test on the third day will be required to complete full isolation.
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