Israel says anyone entering the country must self-quarantine for 14 days

[brooklynite]

Source: CNN

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that anyone entering the country from abroad —Israeli citizens and foreign nationals alike — must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Those foreign nationals who are unable to demonstrate to Israeli border authorities that they will be able to self-quarantine for two weeks will not be allowed to enter the country.

“This is a difficult decision, but it is necessary to protect public health — and the public health comes before everything,” Netanyahu said in a video statement on Monday.

“This decision will be in effect for two weeks; at the same time, we are making decisions in order to protect the economy of Israel,” he added.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/asia/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-09-20-intl-hnk/h_dfd7a7aab578a6ad67af95d4b07fcab9?utm_term=15837797860770ad614fd2c61

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There were international flights inbound to Israel when this announcement was made.

[rzemanfl]

1. This will spread. n/t

[IcyPeas]

2. so if you are lucky enough to get 2 weeks vacation

and go to Israel, you have to self quarantine for the entire trip.

[JudyM]

4. Florida is doing it too. It's smart. congressional Dems are trying to get liberal paid sick leave

and other relief for folks.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142443910

[no_hypocrisy]

3. That includes you, Sheldon Adelson.