Friday May 9, 2025
HE
NEWSLETTER
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
Home Special Coverage Coronavirus Outbreak

Starting Sunday, Israel's outdoors mask mandate cancelled

As the vaccination campaign has lowered the coronavirus morbidity rate, health officials decide Israelis no longer need to wear masks in open spaces.

by  Maytal Yasur Beit-Or
Published on  04-16-2021 08:11
Last modified: 04-16-2021 08:39
Starting Sunday, Israel's outdoors mask mandate cancelledGideon Markowicz

Not all Israelis waited for a green light from the Health Ministry, like many of these visitors to the Tel Aviv promenade on March 20, 2021 | File photo: Gideon Markowicz

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Starting Sunday, Israelis will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors. Health Minister Yuli Edelstein instructed Health Ministry Director-General Professor Hezi Levy Thursday to sign an order cancelling the mandate.

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter

Edelstein made the decision after consulting with the ministry's health experts, who said that due to the current low morbidity rate, Israelis were no longer required to wear masks while outdoors.

"The purpose of the masks is to protect us from the coronavirus," Edelstein said. "After professionals have come to the conclusion that they are no longer needed in open spaces, I decided to remove the mandate based on their recommendations.

"The morbidity rate is low thanks to Israel's successful vaccination campaign, and so we can ease more restrictions for you, Israelis. I ask you to always have a mask with you when entering closed spaces. Together we will maintain the morbidity rate low," the health minister said.

At the same time, the school system is preparing to return to its regular activity. Assuming no changes occur, such as a lockdown, students will return to their classrooms on Sunday.

Pupils in the 1st to 4th grades, whose in-person school days were reduced to four times per week, will return to the classroom five days a week. The rest of the students, who studied on alternate days and had to sit in booths, will no longer be required to do so.

Additionally, parents will no longer need to fill out health forms for their children and schools, for any age group.

The return to normal poses a challenge for the country's system. According to Health Ministry data, as of last week, 872 students and 72 teachers were active coronavirus patients. Some 5,000 students and 500 teachers were in self-isolation.

 Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories!

Tags: Coronavirusmasks

Related Posts

A bat from the past? Scientists identify new Covid-like virusThomas Peter/Reuters

A bat from the past? Scientists identify new Covid-like virus

by Adi Nirman

Discovery at Wuhan facility shows virus uses similar cell entry mechanism as COVID-19.

Israel reinstates PCR tests at Ben-Gurion AirportYossi Zeliger

Israel reinstates PCR tests at Ben-Gurion Airport

by Shimon Yaish

Travelers returning from abroad can be tested for COVID at the government's expense. Testing is voluntary, for now.

Israel launches COVID vaccination campaign for children 5 and youngerGetty Images

Israel launches COVID vaccination campaign for children 5 and younger

by Maytal Yasur Beit-Or

Parents inoculating young children will be able to choose between Moderna and Pfizer shots. Healthcare providers stress the importance of...

Menu

Analysis 

Archaeology

Blogpost

Business & Finance

Culture

Exclusive

Explainer

Environment

 

Features

Health

In Brief

Jewish World

Judea and Samaria

Lifestyle

Cyber & Internet

Sports

 

Diplomacy 

Iran & The Gulf

Gaza Strip

Politics

Shopping

Terms of use

Privacy Policy

Submissions

Contact Us

About Us

The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30, 2007. Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better, more balanced and more accurate journalism. Journalism that speaks, not shouts. Journalism of a different kind. And free of charge.

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

Newsletter

[contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”]

  • Home
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il