Tourists will be allowed back in Israel starting on Nov. 1 in small groups and under various limitations, the government announced on Thursday. The move comes despite the newly discovered strain of the Delta variant, which could be more transmissible.
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Under the plan, which is pending official cabinet approval, tourists would be allowed entry if they have been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine and had had their second dose no fewer than 7 days before their arrival. Likewise, those fully vaccinated with the Moderna or AstraZeneca vaccines would be granted entry if their second dose was administered at least 14 days prior to their arrival.
Visitors who had contracted coronavirus and recovered would be allowed into Israel as long as they produce the results of a test proving their immunity status taken at least 11 days prior to their arrival or if they show that they received at least one dosage of the approved vaccines.
Tourists would have to stay in a well-defined bubble and be subject to repeated tests every 72 hours in Israel or daily antigen testing.
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