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2021-08-11 Science & Technology

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Posted by Thing from Snowy Mountain 2021-08-11 00:40|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
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#1 The problem is at the Israeli end, according to the Times of Israel:

Birthright cancels dozens of trips to Israel due to new quarantine rules

Organization that brings young Jews to Israel for free shelves 42 of its 10-day visits planned for the summer after government orders all arrivals from US to isolate for a week

Separately, the US Centers for Disease Control has warned against travel to Israel, saying there is a “very high level” of COVID-19, and that even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants.

“We anticipate that the seven-day quarantine rule will be temporary, and we look forward to resuming trips as soon as possible,” the newspaper quoted a Birthright spokesman as saying.

Birthright resumed travel in May following a 14-month hiatus.

Israel is battling a resurgence of COVID-19 infections that have rocketed from just a few dozen daily cases in June to over 5,000 diagnosed on Monday.

As of August 16, there will be only 10 countries Israelis will be able to return from without having to quarantine — and only three of those destinations accept Israeli tourists — according to updated travel guidelines published by the Health Ministry late on Sunday.

Posted by trailing wife 2021-08-11 00:50|| 2021-08-11 00:50|| Front Page Top

#2 When I was a boy, the Dead Sea was only sick. -George Burns

Posted by Blackbeard Barnsmell6454 2021-08-11 01:28|| 2021-08-11 01:28|| Front Page Top

#3 The link I had found earlier was to the CDC announcement itself. Which I figured was newsworthy even though I wasn't particularly impressed by it.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2021-08-11 01:31|| 2021-08-11 01:31|| Front Page Top

#4 Now I don't remember where I found it. And my phone hotspot isn't cooperating. Good night.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2021-08-11 01:37|| 2021-08-11 01:37|| Front Page Top

#5 Thank you, my dear. I’ll find it when I wake up in the morning. Again, my apologies.

Posted by trailing wife 2021-08-11 03:07|| 2021-08-11 03:07|| Front Page Top

#6 ^Here you are milady. U.S. CDC urges avoiding travel to Israel, France, Thailand over COVID-19

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2021-08-11 03:13|| 2021-08-11 03:13|| Front Page Top

#7 *sigh* I can’t resist looking things up. Is this it?

Level 4: Very High Level of COVID-19 in Israel
Key Information for Travelers to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza

Israel

Avoid travel to Israel.
If you must travel to Israel, make sure you are fully vaccinated before travel.
Because of the current situation in Israel, even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants.
Travelers should follow recommendations or requirements in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, including wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart from others.

West Bank and Gaza

Make sure you are fully vaccinated before traveling to the West Bank and Gaza.
Unvaccinated travelers who are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid nonessential travel to the West Bank and Gaza. If you must travel and have concerns, talk to your doctor.
Travelers should follow recommendations or requirements in the West Bank and Gaza, including wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart from others.

Posted by trailing wife 2021-08-11 03:21|| 2021-08-11 03:21|| Front Page Top

#8 ^Mine from YNet

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2021-08-11 03:23|| 2021-08-11 03:23|| Front Page Top

#9 Yours sounds more like what I remembered reading before it disappeared, g(r)omgoru. Thank you.

Posted by trailing wife 2021-08-11 03:24|| 2021-08-11 03:24|| Front Page Top

#10 ^Gracias, donna.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2021-08-11 03:26|| 2021-08-11 03:26|| Front Page Top

#11 I might "warn against travel" to anywhere right now.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-08-11 05:18|| 2021-08-11 05:18|| Front Page Top

#12 Place I always wanted to visit. Probably won't because my best interests aren't on their plate.

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-11 08:35|| 2021-08-11 08:35|| Front Page Top

#13 I was hoping to see La Serenessima some day.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2021-08-11 10:46|| 2021-08-11 10:46|| Front Page Top

#14 I warn against listening to the CDC on COVID.

Posted by DarthVader 2021-08-11 11:28|| 2021-08-11 11:28|| Front Page Top

#15 I might "warn against travel" to anywhere right now.

Others also hold that opinion. Danger:Humans A message from the Interstellar Safety Council

Posted by SteveS 2021-08-11 11:38|| 2021-08-11 11:38|| Front Page Top

#16 Guard your personal safety and don't put one dime in the hands of greedy, ungrateful foreigners..

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-11 17:49|| 2021-08-11 17:49|| Front Page Top

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