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Israel bans foreigners from entry over Omicron
“The entry of foreign nationals into Israel is banned except for cases approved by a special committee,” the prime minister’s office said in a statement, adding that the measure would take effect on Sunday evening. Israeli citizens must present a negative PCR test and quarantine themselves for three days if they have been vaccinated […]
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South Africa health minister calls travel bans over new COVID variant ‘witch hunts’
South Africa’s health minister on Friday said travel restrictions imposed by various governments on the country were “unjustified” and a “knee-jerk reaction.” “COVID-19 is a global health emergency. We must work together, not punish each other,” South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla said at a media briefing, according to NBC News, as news of […]
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