Horowitz in implicit criticism of Lieberman: "There will be no restrictions without compensation, we will insist with the Treasury"
In the shadow of the debate over the new restrictions, the Minister of Health tells Walla!
That the government must compensate the business owners and states "restrictions will have to come alongside compensation".
On the closing of the sky that is at stake, as Bennett suggests, Horowitz says that this is "an unusual step and should be acted with discretion and not hysteria"
Meirav Cohen
20/12/2021
Monday, 20 December 2021, 18:50 Updated: 18:53
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Bennett: "The fifth wave has begun, the goal - to vaccinate the children as soon as possible" (Photo: GPO, Editing: Lear Spiegler)
Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz said today (Monday) in an interview with Walla! Because in light of the spread of the Omicron variant, which is likely to bring with it further restrictions, "there should be a national policy, branches should not be closed or Sabbaths made without compensation." On Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's proposal to close the sky hermetically, the health minister said it was an "exceptional step".
Do you think that the conduct of the government and the lack of personal example have effects on the lack of public trust?
"I do not think the public is losing faith," the health minister said. "He knows the value of the vaccine and knows how we got out of the previous waves. The public is fully aware, in the end it is the responsibility of every person to maintain their health, whether in the vaccine or in keeping the guidelines. On the other hand, in terms of vaccines not enough people have been vaccinated at this time.We can explain and make the vaccines accessible,But a person has to take responsibility for his own life and that of his family. "
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Horowitz (Photo: Flash 90, Jonathan Zindel)
What is the next step in the restrictions?
"We are discussing all sorts of measures aimed at preventing infection and encouraging immunization, there are currently no decisions. For me there is no rule - do not close industries or make Saturdays without compensation, restrictions must come alongside compensation. If an entire industry is harmed - it requires compensation. "Without compensation, it is impossible to take steps to harm livelihoods," Horowitz explained in an implicit criticism of Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who is currently refusing to compensate for industries that will be closed or damaged as a result of government decisions.
"Preparing for the next wave is not just about restrictions, we must first strengthen the health care system that also needs to be strengthened in budgets, manpower and resources in the face of the impending wave. others".
Closing the sky is an unusual move (Photo: Official Website, Flash 90)
In the previous wave the Prime Minister and you were coordinated regarding the opening of the economy, in the current wave he took a more hawkish side. Where does the gap come from?
"I do not think this is a different position, the Prime Minister and I are coordinated even if there are disagreements. We both want to slow down the rate of infection and buy time to encourage immunization." Horowitz explains his position and provides a glimpse into the sometimes tense relationship between him and Bennett: "I think things should be done in a measured and considered way, it is not right to stop the sky hermetically - it is an unusual move. Everything is judicious and not hysterical. "
While the government is adding more and more countries to the list of countries banned from flying, there seems to be no enforcement on returnees to the country. Why has the breach at Ben Gurion Airport not yet closed and about 8,000 returnees have not performed a second inspection under the new regulations and have not been fined for it?
"Unfortunately," says Horowitz, "most returnees from abroad do not do the extra check, we are in this situation for a very long time - we have an enforcement problem." Personal responsibility and it is impossible to put a policeman to everyone.
"It is important to emphasize, even in the absence of penalties and fines, we call on people to do the right thing in terms of their conduct.
We can not continue the routine without paying attention to the mask, which will have a very dramatic role in this wave and other guidelines.
"Even if there is no policeman around, it is not just a matter of avoiding a fine, but of maintaining good health."
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