Israel's Quarantine For Those Entering the Country

Yesterday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a new requirement related to the coronavirus. Israel is taking the extraordinary step of requiring a 14-day quarantine for anyone entering the country, Israel has reported nearly 40 cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

In a brief video announcing the new policy, Netanyahu said the decision was a difficult one to make. He added that the policy will force people flying into Israel to enter a two-week home quarantine period and that it will be in effect for two weeks.

The requirement for visitors to Israel will be implemented on Thursday. The blanket policy is believed to be the first in the world in response to the coronavirus outbreak that has now killed more than 3,800 people around the globe.

Unfortunately, this quarantine affects the 24 travelers of the Song For Israel tour that was scheduled to depart for Israel on March 17th. We are in the process of trying to reschedule the tour.