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 With the majority of the population having received the Pfizer-BioNTech
vaccine, and about 92% of those 50 and older inoculated or
recovered, Israel has been gradually reopening its economy after
three lockdowns.
The country reported just 12 new virus cases on Saturday, down from
a daily peak of more than 10,000 in January.
Curbs on higher-risk activities and limits on how many people can
gather in a specific area remain, with a government-issued “Green
Pass” that indicates immunity post-vaccination or recovery from
COVID-19 allowing greater freedom.
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said on Sunday that he will not be
extending the arrangement, meaning the restrictions and the Green
Pass system will be revoked from the start of June.
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"The economy and the citizens of Israel will get extra room to
breathe," he said, but also warned that they could be reimposed
should the situation take a turn.
Israel will still keep its borders closed to most incoming travel,
though it has started to let in small groups of vaccinated tourists.
The Health Ministry will also reexamine the requirement to wear face
masks in closed spaces.
(Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch; Editing by Jan Harvey)
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