From next week, it will be mandatory to wear masks in closed spaces again in Israel. The reason is the increased spread of the coronavirus, the local media reports based on the Ministry of Health.
The agency advises non-vaccinated citizens not to travel abroad unless there is an urgent need.
169 new coronavirus cases have been detected in Israel in the last 24 hours, which is the highest daily rate for the country in recent months.
Almost all quarantine restrictions in Israel have been lifted since June 1. The regime of wearing a mask in closed spaces in Israel was lifted on June 15, but on June 23, some restrictions were still in force.
It is still mandatory to wear a mask at Israeli airports.
Vaccinated individuals who have had contact with a person infected with the Delta strain are required to be isolated.
