Netanyahu: We’re working on getting faster testing and a vaccine

Netanyahu says the government is planning to ease some restrictions after two weeks, when the Simchat Torah holiday ends — though he immediately adds that it will depend on infection rates.

Two weeks later, additional rules will be lifted, he says, without elaborating. Provided the infections stabilize, Israel will return to the “traffic light” plan which bases restrictions on local infection rates, says Netanyahu.

Netanyahu says he’s working on securing fast coronavirus testing for Israel, within minutes rather than hours.

“This will very much help the economy and our routine.”

And he says he’s been convinced that a vaccine is on its way.

“There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Because it’s obvious to me, there will be a vaccine.”

“A vaccine is on its way to humanity. And we need to ensure a vaccine is en route to Israel,” he says.