Israel extends full quarantine regime until March 6

The Israeli government has approved an extension of the two-week ban on entry and exit from January 26 to February 20, Report mentions, referring to TASS.

"In a telephone vote, the government adopted the continuing of restrictions on entry and exit to Israel for another 14 days - until March 6," the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

On February 7, Israel began easing the general quarantine regime, which has been in place since January 8. In the first phase of the mitigation, a ban on unreasonable travel of more than 1 km from the residence was lifted, national parks and reserves were opened, and restaurants and cafes were allowed to provide delivery services.

On Sunday, the second phase will start. This time, the country will open shopping malls, markets, street shops, museums, and libraries and allow vaccinated Israelis to go to gyms and swimming pools, as well as attend cultural events.