Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread

[Ploni3]

Haha...if it was funny.
An update on the previous update...
Correction: Vaccinated/Recovered Abroad Will Not Be Exempt from Isolation
The information we were provided by the Ministry of Health was inaccurate.  Yes, this makes no sense.  “Recovery” exceptions specifically do not include those with recovery letter based on serology tests.  Which excludes everyone who was vaccinated or recovered from abroad.
Source: MOH (again)
We apologize for putting forth this misinformation and for misleading people who read this message. We will continue to try to verify information properly before publishing it in the future.

[Dan]

Haha...if it was funny.
An update on the previous update...
Correction: Vaccinated/Recovered Abroad Will Not Be Exempt from Isolation
The information we were provided by the Ministry of Health was inaccurate.  Yes, this makes no sense.  “Recovery” exceptions specifically do not include those with recovery letter based on serology tests.  Which excludes everyone who was vaccinated or recovered from abroad.
Source: MOH (again)
We apologize for putting forth this misinformation and for misleading people who read this message. We will continue to try to verify information properly before publishing it in the future.

[ExGingi]

Haha...if it was funny.
An update on the previous update...
Correction: Vaccinated/Recovered Abroad Will Not Be Exempt from Isolation
The information we were provided by the Ministry of Health was inaccurate.  Yes, this makes no sense.  “Recovery” exceptions specifically do not include those with recovery letter based on serology tests.  Which excludes everyone who was vaccinated or recovered from abroad.
Source: MOH (again)
We apologize for putting forth this misinformation and for misleading people who read this message. We will continue to try to verify information properly before publishing it in the future.

Source?

If true this will be the third or fourth time they flip-flopped about antibody tests as proof of prior infection. Where's that headless chicken image?

ETA: Thanks @Dan for posting the correct image.

[bb_sam]

Lots of contradictory info.  The Jpost article below has a misleading title since in the body of the article you can see that foreignly vaccinated (and/or those with antibodies) will be able to exit bidud early if they get a serology test. 

https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/coronavirus/covid-jabbed-abroad-need-shot-in-israel-to-be-exempt-from-quarantine-678323

And this info is also being sent around too:

Breaking: People Vaccinated/Recovered Abroad Will Also Be Exempt from Isolation

A Ministry of Health (MOH) representative confirmed to us today that people vaccinated/recovered abroad (including non-citizens) will also be exempt from isolation upon returning from yellow or orange countries (e.g. the US). The protocol that they will have to go through will be a PCR test upon landing (like everyone else), and serological testing in the country. If the serological test comes back positive, they will be given a recovery certificate which will be valid for six months for exemption from isolation. Once they receive the recovery certificate, and either the PCR test comes back negative or 24 hours pass, they will receive a message notifying them that they are done with isolation. If the criteria are met and they do not receive a message, they should call the MOH hotline at *5400.

The shortening of isolation is expected to work retroactively as well, meaning people who arrive before Friday, should also be released from isolation on Friday if they meet the criteria. If they do not receive a message, they should call the MOH hotline at *5400.

It seems that it does not matter officially which vaccine you received abroad or when, or when you recovered, and that whether you are released from isolation will be predicated entirely on whether your serological test returns positive or not (which demonstrates the importance of getting a quality serological test which does not commonly miss vaccinated people).

Additionally, people who already conducted serological tests in Israel and received positive results in the past 6 months should be exempt from isolation.

Source: MOH representative
Note: all previous entry requirements are still in place.  This will reduce  quarantine to a manageable 24-hours and allow more qualified foreigners to enter.

[Dan]

Lots of contradictory info.  The Jpost article below has a misleading title since in the body of the article you can see that foreignly vaccinated (and/or those with antibodies) will be able to exit bidud early if they get a serology test. 

https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/coronavirus/covid-jabbed-abroad-need-shot-in-israel-to-be-exempt-from-quarantine-678323

And this info is also being sent around too:

Breaking: People Vaccinated/Recovered Abroad Will Also Be Exempt from Isolation

A Ministry of Health (MOH) representative confirmed to us today that people vaccinated/recovered abroad (including non-citizens) will also be exempt from isolation upon returning from yellow or orange countries (e.g. the US). The protocol that they will have to go through will be a PCR test upon landing (like everyone else), and serological testing in the country. If the serological test comes back positive, they will be given a recovery certificate which will be valid for six months for exemption from isolation. Once they receive the recovery certificate, and either the PCR test comes back negative or 24 hours pass, they will receive a message notifying them that they are done with isolation. If the criteria are met and they do not receive a message, they should call the MOH hotline at *5400.

The shortening of isolation is expected to work retroactively as well, meaning people who arrive before Friday, should also be released from isolation on Friday if they meet the criteria. If they do not receive a message, they should call the MOH hotline at *5400.

It seems that it does not matter officially which vaccine you received abroad or when, or when you recovered, and that whether you are released from isolation will be predicated entirely on whether your serological test returns positive or not (which demonstrates the importance of getting a quality serological test which does not commonly miss vaccinated people).

Additionally, people who already conducted serological tests in Israel and received positive results in the past 6 months should be exempt from isolation.

Source: MOH representative
Note: all previous entry requirements are still in place.  This will reduce  quarantine to a manageable 24-hours and allow more qualified foreigners to enter.

Haha...if it was funny.
An update on the previous update...
Correction: Vaccinated/Recovered Abroad Will Not Be Exempt from Isolation
The information we were provided by the Ministry of Health was inaccurate.  Yes, this makes no sense.  “Recovery” exceptions specifically do not include those with recovery letter based on serology tests.  Which excludes everyone who was vaccinated or recovered from abroad.
Source: MOH (again)
We apologize for putting forth this misinformation and for misleading people who read this message. We will continue to try to verify information properly before publishing it in the future.

[yelped]

What is the source for the breaking news in the first place?

[Dan]

What is the source for the breaking news in the first place?

[njmacman]

So did they not have to quarantine?

[Dan]

From @yandmk
Thoughts? Rogue agent? Will this go into effect Friday? Will it be announced Friday? Or ?

[AsherO]

From @yandmk
Thoughts? Rogue agent? Will this go into effect Friday? Will it be announced Friday? Or ?

Do we really have to remind you DROPR in this context??

[yandmk]

Do we really have to remind you DROPR in this context??

But it's sort of in writing now. Including the name of the rep

[yelped]

Do we really have to remind you DROPR in this context??

Agree, but I do think they will announce the same within a couple of days. There's no reason not to.

[tavster]

Do we really have to remind you DROPR in this context??

What am I missing?

[Ploni3]

We know that this claim for an exemption for foreigners that was reported this morning also came from a source at the MOH.  When they subsequently followed up with the MOH they were told that this is incorrect.  I would give little credibility to an agent on whatsapp.
That being said, they may still have not made any final decision.

[mgarfin]

Arriving to Israel on Monday.

I hope to get my second test on Sunday morning (correct?)

Do all testing register with MoH automatic?
Are there any testing sites that register the results faster?

I want to leave Monday noon? Possible

[tavster]

First of all, the front line agents generally know nothing.
That form has sort of become the catch all for getting in touch with them for all of these things.

As expected, the MoH told me the exact opposite today than what they told me 2 days ago 

[LongTimeLurker]

Arriving to Israel on Monday.

I hope to get my second test on Sunday morning (correct?)

Do all testing register with MoH automatic?
Are there any testing sites that register the results faster?

I want to leave Monday noon? Possible

All PCR tests get sent back to MoH
In the public testing (Kuppot/HomeFront Command) there is delay, Monday noon might be cutting it close for a Sunday morning test. You can do within 4 hours at airport but then of course they'll come and fine you for not being in bidud

[yandmk]

All PCR tests get sent back to MoH
In the public testing (Kuppot/HomeFront Command) there is delay, Monday noon might be cutting it close for a Sunday morning test. You can do within 4 hours at airport but then of course they'll come and fine you for not being in bidud

Why would they get fined? You're allowed to go test while in quarantine.

[mgarfin]

You can do within 4 hours at airport

What does that mean in the airport we can get a test that has results within 4 hours?

[mgarfin]

Can a foreigner upon landing in Israel check into a hotel?
As they need to do bidud