Israel bans travel to India, six other countries amid Covid surge

Israel on Friday banned its citizens from travelling to India, Ukraine, Brazil, Ethiopia, South Africa, Turkey and Mexico on account of high Covid infection rates.

Israel barred its citizens from travelling to India and six other countries, citing high Covid infection rates there. In a joint press release issued by the Israel Prime Minister’s Office and the Health Ministry on Friday, it was said that Israelis will not be allowed to travel to Ukraine, Brazil, Ethiopia, South Africa, India, Mexico and Turkey. This regulation will come into force on May 3 and will remain in place until May 16.