The head of Public Health Services, Dr. Sharon Elari-Price, says Israel’s outgoing flight restrictions are more about “equality” than genuine coronavirus concerns, in an interview with the Kan public broadcaster.
“It is hard to tell people in the State of Israel that they have restrictions and they cannot move, but those who have money can buy a plane ticket,” she says.
She clarifies that there is a health risk to flying, but says the epidemiological risks alone don’t justify the ban.
The Israeli government slapped restrictions on outgoing flights on Friday as part of a slew of measures to bolster the virus lockdown. In doing so, the government stopped the sale of airline tickets, while allowing those who previously bought tickets to depart the country.
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