Any Israeli who returns to the country is required to be isolated in a coronavirus hotel due to the threat of the mutation. The IDF said it opened another 11 hotels, enough to accomodate 2,000 people, to handle the influx of travelers.
It is important to note that health officials do believe that the Pfizer vaccine will work against the mutation and are still encouraging all people eligible to be vaccinated. The Health Ministry and health funds reported that more than 260,000 people had been inoculated thus far – mostly medical personnel and seniors over the age of 60.