COVID-19: Maximum risk-level countries list updated

IMPACT – MEDIUM

Israel recently updates its list of maximum risk-level countries. The list now includes Argentina, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Turkey and the Ukraine.

Key Points:

• Foreign nationals intending to travel from maximum risk-level countries are banned from entering the country until at least June 13.
• Israeli citizens and residents are not permitted to travel to any country listed at maximum risk-level unless approval is obtained from the Exceptions Committee.
• All individuals arriving from a maximum risk-level country, including vaccinated and recovered individuals, are required to quarantine upon arrival in accordance to Ministry of Health protocols.

Additional Information: These protocols are in effect until at least June 13 and may be extended, depending on health conditions in the individual countries.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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