Coronavirus: thanks to vaccination, Israel suspends the compulsory use of outdoor masks from today

Since the start of the pandemic of coronavirus, Israel he positioned himself like a beacon in the midst of a sea of ​​uncertainty. Since today, Sunday April 18, across the country suspends the compulsory use of outdoor masks. The new measure was announced by the Minister of Health, Yuli Edelstein, who assured that the the decision was made on the basis of advice from health experts. In addition, the official said that “The morbidity level in Israel is very low thanks to our successful vaccination campaign and therefore we can relax the restrictions further.”.

“The masks are meant to protect us against the coronavirus”Edelstein said adding that “After health experts came to the conclusion that they were no longer needed outside,” the national government decided “to allow it according to its recommendation.

“The morbidity level in Israel is very low thanks to our successful vaccination campaign and therefore we can further relax the restrictions,” said the head of the Health portfolio, as published. The Jerusalem Post.

However, Edelstein sent the population a message of caution and asked citizens to “always wear masks to be able to enter closed buildings. Together, we will keep morbidity low “.

The suspension of these restrictions has been analyzed for weeks by the government of, although authorities preferred to wait until the recent days of commemoration that took place in Israel for fear of possible crowds that would trigger a greater incidence.

In addition, From Sunday, the Israeli education system will function again in its entirety and without the measures applied so far by the bubble groups.

Israel has had one of the most successful coronavirus vaccination campaigns with nearly five million citizens receiving the full immunization schedule.

With DPA information

THE NATION