From March 12, Israel is closed to tourists for quarantine

Israel It put in place extraordinary measures to contain the coronavirus, effectively banning any tourists from entering the country from March 12, the restrictions will remain in effect until March 26.

The official statement of the Ministry of Tourism of Israel on the situation with Covid-19 about the additional measures taken was voiced by the Department of the Ministry of Tourism of Israel in the Russian Federation and the CIS: In Israel, the issue of the safety of citizens and tourists is a priority. Since the coronavirus has become widespread in the world, the state has decided to take unprecedented measures.”

Measures are as follows:
From 12.03.2020 to 20:00, everyone entering the country (from anywhere in the world) must confirm that they can pass the home quarantine for 14 days. All types of hotel accommodation are not considered. The order is valid until 26.03. 2020.

Up to 20 hours 12.03.2020 tourists can come from permitted countries. Entry is prohibited from China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Macau, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Egypt, Andorra, San Marino.

Tourists who are already in Israel or arriving before 20 hours 12.03.2020, can continue the journey, following the rules:
When the first signs of respiratory diseases appear, 101% must call an ambulance; observe hygiene rules and avoid crowded places.

Entry into Israel from Jordan is closed. “Tourists in Israel who have flights from Jordan or vice versa, tourists in Jordan who are departing from Israel – must go to the border 6 hours before the flight with proof of air tickets.”

Following the announcement of the de facto closure of Israel’s borders, El Al Israel Airlines, Israir Airlines and Arkia Israeli Airlines began cancelling their international flights until the end of March.

By Tuesday morning, 50 coronavirus infections were detected in Israel, 11 of them in the last day. One of them is in serious condition, four patients recovered.

Source: tourprom