Israel Bans Travel To 7 High-Risk Countries, Including India, Amid Rise In Covid Cases

<p>Jerusalem: Citing high rate of Covid infection, Israel has recommended new travel restrictions, barring its citizens from travelling to seven high-risk countries including India.</p> <p>As per the announcement made by the Health Ministry on Friday, &nbsp;Israelis will not be allowed to travel to Ukraine, Brazil, Ethiopia, South Africa, India, Mexico and Turkey.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://ift.tt/3aRIaub Vaccination Drive: 80K In 18-44 Age Group Got Inoculated On Day 1, Says Centre</a></strong></p> <p>In a joint press release issued by the Israel Prime Minister's Office and the Health Ministry it was said that this regulation will come into force on May 3 and will remain in place until May 16.</p> <p>Non-Israelis, however, will be able to travel to these countries, provided they plan to reside there permanently, the press release said.</p> <p>The regulation will not be applicable to those who stay at airports in transit in one of these countries for a time period of up to 12 hours while waiting for a connecting flight.</p> <p>The Israeli government has also authorised its health and interior ministers to appoint representatives to head an appeal committee and the panel reviewing special cases.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Health Ministry proposed that those returning from the seven countries enter a two-week mandatory quarantine, even if they have been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19, local media reports said.&nbsp;</p> <p>Those who have received two negative COVID-19 test reports will be required to be in a 10-day quarantine, they said.</p> <p>These additional restrictions are also expected to come into force on May 3, but are subject to the approval of the Knesset's (Israeli parliament) Arrangements Committee.</p> <p>(With agency inputs)</p>

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