COVID: Israel adds France, Spain, UAE to list of 'red' countries

The United States and Canada are reportedly on a list of countries that could become red in the coming days.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 20:10

Updated: DECEMBER 15, 2021 21:45

A SIGN at Ben-Gurion Airport directs passengers to the COVID-19 testing area. (photo credit: TOMER NEUBERG/FLASH90) — A SIGN at Ben-Gurion Airport directs passengers to the COVID-19 testing area.

(photo credit: TOMER NEUBERG/FLASH90)

The United States and Canada are on a list of countries that could be designated as red in the coming days, it was reported Wednesday, as the Health Ministry asked the government on Sunday to add seven new countries to its list of “red states” - countries to which Israelis are banned from traveling without special permission.

In addition, anyone who returns from one of these countries is required to be isolated for a minimum of seven days.

Vaccinated individuals or those who recovered within the last six months from the virus may isolate themselves at home.

Unvaccinated people are required to be isolated for at least one day in a state-run COVID hotel. If they test positive for the virus, they must stay in the hotel until they are recovered.