New directive applies to both Israeli nationals and non-nationals, regardless of their port of origin, starting 8pm Thursday ; El Al senior executives convene emergency meeting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that all arrivals from abroad, starting 8pm (Israel time), must self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival, regardless of the destination they arrived from.
« After a whole day of complex discussions, we’ve reached a decision : every person arriving in Israel from abroad must enter a 14-day quarantine, » Netanyahu told reporters. « This is a difficult decision, but it is necessary to maintain public health, and public health is above all else. The decision will be in effect for the next two weeks. »
Netanyahu announces 14-day home quarantine for all arrivals from abroad
Itamar Eichner, Itay Blumenthal | ynetnews
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