Israel to bring back coronavirus 'Green Pass' as Delta variant strikes

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett`s office said the Green Pass programme would be back in force from July 29. 

TEL AVIV: Israel announced plans on Thursday to allow only people who are deemed immune to COVID-19 or have recently tested negative to enter some public spaces such as restaurants, gyms and synagogues after a surge in coronavirus cases. The government had removed most coronavirus restrictions after a rapid vaccination drive that pushed down infections and deaths. The easing of restrictions included dropping a "Green Pass" programme that had allowed only people who had been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 to enter some public spaces.