Israel says it will soon reopen its gates to foreign tour groups even as it battles one of the world’s highest rates of coronavirus infections. The country’s tourism ministry said it will begin allowing organised tour groups into the country beginning on September 19. Tourists will have to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, present a negative PCR test before their flight and undergo both PCR and serological testing upon arrival. Israel launched a similar programme in May after vaccinating most of its population early this year. The campaign has shown signs of controlling the Delta outbreak, allowing the government to begin allowing tourists to return.

Source: Irish Independent September 06, 2021 07:18 UTC