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Fearing virus spread, swearing-in of 23rd Knesset to be limited to lawmakers
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe swearing-in ceremony of the 23rd Knesset on March 16 will be restricted to lawmakers and their partners, the parliament announces.
The step comes amid fears over the spread of the COVID-19 disease.
The Knesset won’t be inviting diplomats, former MKs, or members of the public to the event, it says.
In addition, tours of the parliament will be canceled beginning on Sunday, and those who don’t hold a permanent pass to the building will be asked to declare that they haven’t traveled abroad in the past 14 days, according to reports.
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