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Earlier this month the government drafted criteria for who will be given permission to return.
Israelis who meet the criteria and have tested negative for the coronavirus in the previous 72 hours will be allowed to return, and will need to commit in advance to spending at least 10 days at a government-run quarantine facility.
Israelis stuck abroad can apply for an exception if they meet the following criteria: They have an extremely urgent medical appointment that cannot be delayed; an immediate family member has died and they have a funeral to attend, or a family member has been injured and is hospitalized; the Israeli abroad is considered an essential worker at a job considered essential for keeping the country running, and they cannot work remotely or postpone work; they are part of a government delegation, or a government company delegation, returning from a brief trip abroad, or the Israeli went abroad to serve
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Health Ministry Vaccination Certificate example (Screenshot: YouTube/MoH)
A black market for counterfeit vaccination certificates is already thriving on Telegram, where more than 100,000 users have joined groups that offer the forgeries at a price, Channel 12 reported.
Telegram has been under fire by the Health Ministry for being a “fake news stronghold,” based on the assessment of a team that has been scouring the internet for misinformation that could dissuade people from getting vaccinated and potentially damage Israel’s vaccination drive.
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein has warned that anyone caught with a false vaccination pass could be fined NIS 5,000 ($1,500).
Responding to reports on how easily the passes can be falsified, a spokesperson for the Health Ministry told Channel 12, “The vaccination pass in its current form is meant to provide an initial quick response. At the same time, we are looking into implementing a secure barcode that will be internationally acce
Eligible for Green Pass? Find out how to access your leisure permit
Those who had been vaccinated or recovered from the virus will be able to access their Green Pass from Sunday via Health Ministry Ramzor app or dedicated website to present at gyms, hotels and other facilities
Adir Yanko, Dror Liba |
Published: 02.18.21 , 21:29
Israel on Sunday set to kick off its Green Pass initiative, which gives those who had been fully vaccinated against coronavirus or recovered from the disease an ability to access leisure facilities and in the future mass events. This, however, has left some Israelis confused as to whether are eligible for the pass and how they can access it.
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