How many Israelis have been sick in Corona so far?
According to the Ministry of Health, about 1.4 million cases of verified patients have been registered in the country to date.
What is the rate of immunization in the country?
So far, we have vaccinated about 6.5 million Israelis in the first dose, we have vaccinated about 5.9 million in the second dose and 4.2 million in the third dose.
Isolations and restrictions
What is a "temporary green mark"?
The temporary green mark is given to a person immediately after receiving the first vaccine dose, and has been valid since then for 30 days.
It is not valid in case of exposure to verified and is not exempt from isolation.
Scanning the green note, Photo: Yehoshua Yosef
Who is liable for isolation in case of exposure to a verified patient?
Anyone who has not been vaccinated or recovered and has been in close contact with a verified patient is required to go into isolation and perform a PCR test.
In case of a negative test result, stay in isolation for 14 days from the last contact with the verified patient.
Do vaccinated or recovering patients exposed to the patient need isolation?
In case of close contact with a verified patient a rapid antigen test (not a home test) should be performed.
If the result obtained is negative - there is no need for isolation.
In case of a positive result a PCR test should be done and stay in isolation until the result is obtained.
If the result is negative - it is possible to get out of isolation;
If the result is positive one should go into isolation until recovery.
What is the judgment of a "borderline positive" result?
A "borderline positive" result requires further testing and then entering isolation until the repeat result is obtained.
Corona examination, Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
Is it possible to shorten the insulation?
The isolation period can be shortened to seven days, if no symptoms are recorded and if two negative results were obtained in the PCR test only, with the first test having to be done as close as possible to the time of entry into the isolation.
The second test should be performed on the seventh day of exposure.
If both answers are negative - it is allowed to leave the isolation the next day at midnight.
I have an insulator in my house, what should I do?
If one of the members of the household goes into solitary confinement following contact with a verified person, the other occupants of the house do not have to go into solitary confinement and can continue with the routine of their lives.
If in the same house there are several people who are committed to isolation - they can stay together in the same room.
What is considered close contact with a patient?
Stay for 15 minutes at a distance of less than two meters from a verified patient;
Working next to a patient or staying in the same class with a patient;
Traveling with a patient on any means of transportation up to two seats away from the patient;
Residence with a verified corona patient;
Any close contact with a verified patient that raises a suspicion of infection (such as a kiss, hug, or handshake), regardless of the length of time the stay has been around him;
Exposure in a medical institution to a patient, without protection.
Corona Department at Hadassah Ein Kerem, Archive, Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
Who are defined as recovering from corona?
A recovering person is a person who has contracted the virus and has received a recovery certificate from the Ministry of Health.
Validity of the certificate - half a year from the moment of recovery.
Can recovering people get vaccinated?
It is recommended to be vaccinated with one dose after at least three months have passed since the date of recovery.
Studies and Zoom
When do you not study in the post-primary system?
In cities and orange and red municipalities, there are no direct studies in grades 7-12 if the rate of those vaccinated in the class is less than 70%. In the other cities, studies continue.
Studies in Zoom, Photo: Liron Moldoven
Is it possible to study at school?
In red or orange cities - even if the vaccination rate is less than 70%, it is possible to continue schooling in the school grounds - provided that it is an open area (and not the classrooms).
What's going on in elementary schools?
If 70% of the class is vaccinated, then in red and orange cities, studies continue.
If the level of immunization is lower, there will still be a preference for classroom learning, but the aim will be to reduce as much as possible the students' contacts with each other and with the teachers.
Work and sick days
I went into isolation. Will I receive sick pay?
According to the rules currently in force in the economy, an employee who has been in isolation due to fear of contracting the corona virus or due to his child's isolation obligation, is entitled to an isolation fee from the employer (and not sick pay).
However, the employer will deduct the days of absence paid for them in isolation from the employee's accumulated sick days quota until a maximum of four sick days is deducted.
The amount of the isolation fee may vary between vaccinated workers, recovering or vaccine engines, and non-vaccinated workers.
And what if I went into solitary confinement due to returning from abroad? An
employee who goes into solitary confinement due to his arrival from abroad is not entitled to solitary confinement unless he has traveled abroad on behalf of the employer.
I was found positive for Corona. Will I receive sick pay?
An employee who is in isolation due to being a verified patient will be entitled to sick pay and not to sick pay.
Religion and prayers
Is it allowed to enter a synagogue?
Yes.
For a hall in a synagogue with more than 50 people - entry will only be allowed by presenting a green sign or a negative check.
Praying in Masks, Photo: David Cohen-Ginny
Is there a permit to hold a prayer outside the buildings?
At a gathering of 100 or more people outside - it is mandatory to present a green sign and wear a mask.
Abroad and flights
Which countries are defined as red?
The Ministry of Health yesterday recommended removing 7 countries from the list of red countries, including France, Spain, Canada and Hungary.
The list of red countries will still include the United States, Tanzania, Mexico, Switzerland, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Turkey.
What does a red state mean?
All returnees from red states are required to go into solitary confinement for seven days subject to two corona tests.
It is forbidden to fly to a red country without the approval of an exceptions committee - and whoever does so is subject to a heavy fine.
What is the procedure for a vaccinated person returning from an orange country?
Vaccinated or recovering as defined by the Ministry of Health, returning from an orange country, is required for a short isolation of 24 hours or until the result of the corona test performed after landing at Ben Gurion Airport (whichever is earlier).
Can a person who is not vaccinated fly abroad?
Yes. Those who are not vaccinated or who apply according to the Ministry of Health's definitions are allowed to fly abroad, but it is important to remember that most countries do not exempt unvaccinated people from landing after landing - and it is important to know the restrictions before booking the flight. .
Those who are not vaccinated or recovered as defined by the Ministry of Health are required to present a negative result for a corona test before leaving the country, even if the destination country does not require it.
Upon his return to Israel, he will be charged with full isolation for two weeks, or alternatively for a week subject to two negative corona tests.
Can foreign tourists enter Israel?
Subject to government approval, as of January 9, vaccinated tourists defined by the Ministry of Health, who come from orange countries, will be able to enter Israel without the need for isolation.
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