Israel's health minister says 'The guiding principle here is protecting high-risk groups'

Israel’s Health Ministry released updated rules on Covid quarantine and testing procedures, which are set to enter force starting January 7.

As per the new regulations, fully vaccinated people younger than 60 years old who were in contact with a confirmed Covid patient will now be able to take an at-home antigen test for the virus in order to determine whether they need to enter quarantine.

If the rapid Covid antigen test is negative, then no quarantine is required, but if the test is positive, they must take a second rapid test administered at an approved Health Ministry site or clinic. ... Read More: i24