Israel ends its great vaccine experiment, scraps all shot requirements for tourists
Israel is scrapping all COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international travelers starting next month, the prime minister’s office announced Sunday.
From March 1 onward, visitors to the Jewish state can enter the country regardless of their vaccination status as long as they take two PCR tests with negative results, according to a statement from Prime Minister Naftali Benett’s office.
Travelers should take one PCR test before departing to Israel and the other after landing in the country, the statement said.
Bennett and Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz decided to ease the rules of entry after a Sunday discussion on pulling back restrictions with Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov, the statement said.
At present, travelers to Israel must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by any recognized vaccines.- READ MORE
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