Israel to lift nearly all coronavirus health restrictions from June 1

Israel will end most health restrictions related to the coronavirus from June 1, the health ministry said on Sunday. Yuli Edelstein.

He will not ask the government to extend existing restrictions for covid-19 when they expire on June 1, meaning the country will not require proof of vaccination or social distancing in any public space.

“For the first time since the start of the epidemic, all restrictions inside Israeli territory will be lifted from June 1,” he said in a statement, which details that the government has not yet approved this measure.

Restrictions imposed on travelers arriving in Israel remain and the ministry is even considering strengthening them to prevent entry of covid-19 variants.

“Israel is returning to normal,” Edelstein said. “Less than six months ago, we launched the vaccination campaign. Thanks to the excellent work of the health system workers, we have carried out the best vaccination campaign in the world, ”he said.

“The Ministry of Health is working to keep morbidity low and will continue to monitor the situation comprehensively. to prevent an epidemic“, He said.

At the worst time of the pandemic, Israel was recording around 10,000 sick people a day. The Ministry reported 12 infections in the last 24 hours. In total, more than 839,319 infections and 6,404 deaths have been recorded.

Vaccination campaign

At the end of December, a massive vaccination campaign began in this country after an agreement with Pfizer. More than five of the 9.3 million Israelis (55% of the population) received both doses of the vaccine.

The reduction in infections has enabled the authorities to reopen restaurants, bars and sports halls initially for people with a “green passport”, that is to say vaccinated or treated.

Since mid-April, it is no longer compulsory to wear a chin strap outside, but yes in public transport and in closed places. The ministry assured that face masks will always be necessary in closed spaces.

The new recommendations will allow the general population, even unvaccinated people, to enter anywhere.

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