Report: Arrivals from ‘red’ countries breeze through airport, not ordered to isolate

1 September 2020, 8:34 pm

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Arrivals at Ben Gurion Airport from countries with high coronavirus infection rates were not asked their origin or ordered into quarantine upon landing in Israel, Channel 12 reports.

“They didn’t ask us where we came from,” one passenger is quoted saying.

Another traveler, who also was not identified, says authorities did not ask to see their ticket or inquire where they had come from.

Those entering Israel from countries classified as “red” due to high infection rates are required to self-isolate for 14 days.

The Population and Immigration Authority, responding to the report, denies the claim, saying all arrivals are asked about their origin and given instructions on quarantine.