Israel’s coronavirus cabinet on Friday (Feb. 4) dropped the requirement to present a proof of COVID-19 vaccination at most indoor places, effectively removing barriers to entry for unvaccinated people at hotels, restaurants, gyms and movie theaters as infections continue to fall.
“High-risk events” such as weddings and parties will still require a certificate. The decision will officially come into effect on Monday (Feb. 7).
What the hell is happening in Israel? pic.twitter.com/rvDnd1jNf2
— Python WebDev and Muckraking – Pureblood 🐺 (@marvin_nz) February 3, 2022
The cabinet also voted to extend the mask mandate in schools and the obligation to present a negative test every 48 hours for unvaccinated school staffers until March 1.
Israel is on its 4th shot and their case rate is through the roof. The data show their death rate is lower, but if vaccines also reduce spread (the assumption underlying all vax mandates), why is one of the most vaccinated countries seeing one of the greatest case rates? pic.twitter.com/XMFtLw9BCU
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) February 7, 2022
While infections are steadily declining, serious COVID-19 cases and the number of dead are persisting at record levels in the face of the downward trend, according to Health Ministry data.