Israel’s Health Ministry decided from August 16 to remove Russia, Argentina, Belarus, the UK, India, Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and South Africa from the list of countries that its citizens are banned from visiting amid the pandemic, the press service stated on Monday, noting that this decision should be approved by a commission of the Knesset (parliament), APA reports citing TASS.
According to the press service, the health ministry has formed two lists - ‘red’ and ‘yellow’. Brazil, Bulgaria, Georgia, Spain, Mexico, and Turkey remain on the ‘red’ list, so, one should require permission from the Israeli authorities in order to visit these countries, otherwise, there will be a fine of 5,000 shekels ($1,500). Australia, Austria, Hungary, Hong Kong, China, Moldova, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and the Czech Republic will be put in a ‘yellow’ list in a week. Upon return to their homeland, the Israelis should self-isolate for 24 hours or until they receive a negative COVID-19 test. From August 16, 2021, all other countries, including Russia, will be assigned to the ‘orange’ list of countries that Israel’s residents are allowed to enter. However, after returning from the trip, a weekly quarantine is required even for those vaccinated or recovered, the press service said.
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