Israel returns to the gradual lockdown. Journey into our future
The Israeli government announced Tuesday evening that as of August 20, the country will reactivate its full "Green Pass" system. Starting Sunday, protective masks will be mandatory at all indoor and outdoor meetings, and fully vaccinated parents responsible for caring for a quarantined child will also be required to isolate themselves (for children 12 years of age and younger ).
Israel reported nearly 4,000 new cases in the previous 24 hours announced on Tuesday, the largest daily increase in new cases since March, when the country's vaccination program was still in its infancy. Another 7 people who died from COVID were reported on Monday, bringing the 48-hour death toll to 17, the highest level in four months.
Israel's "Green Pass" system grants access to places and activities only to people who have been fully vaccinated, have recovered from COVID or have tested negative in the past 72 hours. With the new restrictions, the system will only apply to gatherings with more than 100 people. But very soon, according to the Jerusalem Post , the restrictions could be tightened.
On Tuesday, the Israeli Ministry of Health announced that both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers arriving in Israel from the United States and 17 other countries will have to be quarantined for two weeks starting August 10.
JPost also reported that the Ministry of Health has opened the door to a possible general lockdown this fall if hospitalizations and deaths increase.
"The Delta epidemic is extremely contagious and is spreading around the world," said Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. “Avoid the crowds and get vaccinated – now. Otherwise, there will be no choice but to impose stricter restrictions, including a block ”.
Israel is a kind of journey into the future of Italy . The country with the highest percentage of vaccinated shows us the trend of Covid-19 when the vaccination goals are also reached by us. It therefore appears very likely that the economic damage resulting from the lockdown will not be avoidable with vaccination. Of course, treatment protocols could be prepared, new and existing drugs tested, but it would mean making researchers and doctors work and taking responsibility. Who makes them do it?
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