On the 20th, the Israeli government approved the addition of 10 countries including the United States to the "no non-essential travel" list of high-risk destinations in order to curb the spread of the new coronavirus mutant strain Omicron in the country. The countries planned to

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The Israeli cabinet meeting voted on the relevant decision that day, and the Prime Minister's Office subsequently released the news. The countries planned to be added to the list are the United States, Canada, Belgium , Germany, Hungary , Italy, Morocco , Portugal, Switzerland and Turkey . Previously, this list has included 50 African countries as well as the United Kingdom, Denmark, and other countries.

On the 20th, the Israeli government approved the addition of 10 countries including the United States to the

On November 22, a child received the new crown vaccine at a salon in Ramat, Israel. (Xinhua News Agency/Kini Photo Agency) Once

is approved by the Knesset, the new regulations will be implemented from 0:00 on the 23rd local time. Unless there is a "necessary purpose" and the application is approved, Israeli citizens are not allowed to travel to the countries on the list or return from those countries. Must be isolated.

Associated Press reported that the United States has close relations with Israel, and it is rare that Israel’s latest travel ban does not open up to the United States.

After the Israeli Ministry of Health reported the first case of Omicron infection in the country on November 26, it quickly adopted strict entry restrictions: foreign citizens are not allowed to enter Israel, and all Israelis returning from overseas must undergo 3 to 14 days of quarantine upon entry. Days of quarantine, and those who have completed the full course of vaccination with the COVID-19 vaccine are no exception. The validity period of this regulation has been extended to the 29th of this month.

As of the 19th, the Israeli Ministry of Health reported 175 confirmed cases of Omicron. (Shen Min)

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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