quarantine hotels

Illustrative: A healthcare worker takes swab samples from Israelis at a coronavirus drive-thru testing station in the central city of Ramle on April 18, 2021. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)

June 20, 2021, 1:22 pm

After COVID case found at show, all attendees briefly ordered to quarantine

Ministry takes unusual step amid fears Beit She’an case was linked to Delta strain, but later walks back the decision

By TOI staff

Fifth grade students at the Alomot Elementary School in Efrat, on February 21, 2021 (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)

June 20, 2021, 9:37 am

School mask mandate reimposed in Modiin and Binyamina amid outbreaks

Students required to wear face coverings in both indoor and outdoor areas; Modiin mayor makes masks mandatory indoors for everyone across the city

By TOI staff

Travelers at the Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on April 18, 2021. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)

June 19, 2021, 11:17 pm

Israel said eyeing new limitations on arrivals amid fears of Delta variant

Modiin mayor reimposes indoor mask mandate after school outbreak; Health Ministry to reportedly reintroduce self-isolation, electronic bracelet for high-risk returnees from abroad

By TOI staff

Women protest sexual assault laws during the trial of alleged rapist Yarin Sherf in Tel Aviv, March 12, 2021. (Tomer Neuberg/ Flash90)

May 30, 2021, 8:38 pm

Report on alleged rape of minor slams administrators of quarantine hotel

Welfare Ministry committee recommends legal action against location’s operator, says poor planning directly contributed to the incident

By Stuart Winer and TOI staff

May 2, 2021, 6:26 pm

Court approves rape charge for man accused of assaulting 13-year-old girl

Prosecutors refiled indictment following outcry after initially charging Yarin Sherf with lighter sex offense and saying his encounter with teen at quarantine hotel was consensual

By TOI staff

Travellers at Ben Gurion International Airport on April 18, 2021. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)

April 29, 2021, 10:28 pm

Health Ministry to require quarantine for all travelers from 7 virus-hit nations

New public health order taking effect May 3 requires all arrivals from the 7 countries to isolate — even if they are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID

By TOI staff

Yarin Sherf, suspected of raping a 13-year-old girl at a quarantine hotel, seen in an online video (via Facebook)

March 25, 2021, 5:00 pm

Charge upgraded to rape for man accused of assaulting 13-year-old girl

Prosecutors met with outcry after they initially indicted Yarin Sherf for lighter sex offense, saying his encounters with teen at quarantine hotel were consensual

By Stuart Winer

Soccer fans cheer during a match between Beitar Jerusalem FC and Ashdod FC at Teddy Kollek stadium in Jerusalem, on March 17, 2021. (Flash90)

March 18, 2021, 11:01 pm

Ministers okay further easing of virus restrictions, boosting events attendance

Coronavirus cabinet approves increasing capacity at sporting, cultural venues; also expected to set rules on gatherings over Passover, Ramadan

By TOI staff

Passengers walk in the arrivals hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport on March 8, 2021 (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)

March 17, 2021, 2:39 pm

High Court annuls daily cap on number of citizens allowed to return to Israel

Justices rule that both the original closure of borders and the current limit of 3,000 daily returnees violate basic rights, especially before next week’s election

By Michael Bachner

Passengers arriving on a flight from Frankfurt take part in the pilot program of wearing electronic bracelets upon arrival in Israel, on March 01, 2021. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

March 10, 2021, 1:40 pm

Bill requiring electronic bracelets for quarantined travelers passes 1st vote

Proposal needs committee review and 2 more Knesset readings to become law; those refusing device would be isolated at state-run facility

By TOI staff

March 4, 2021, 10:19 pm

Quarantine hotels to close as ministers advance electronic bracelet bill

Timing of legislation leaves gap with no supervision of Israelis flying home; hotels to only be used for those who refuse bracelets or can’t isolate at home

By TOI staff

Yarin Sherf, suspected of raping 13-year-old girl at a quarantine hotel, is seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, March 1, 2021. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)

March 1, 2021, 2:28 pm

Court extends remand of suspect in rape of 13-year-old at state-run COVID hotel

Mother of alleged victim tells judge that Yarin Sherf, 21, is a ‘beastly man who couldn’t control his urges’; police say evidence mounting to support teen’s version of events

By Stuart Winer

Screen captuer from video of investigator collecting forensic evidence from a quaratine hotel in Jaffa as part of a alleged rape case. (video screenshot)

February 25, 2021, 5:47 pm

Man accused of raping 13-year-old at government-run COVID quarantine hotel

Suspect, 21, admits sex with child, claims it was consensual; police say he choked and beat victim as they stayed in facility for virus-infected young people

By TOI staff

People who flew back to Israel seen arriving at the Dan Panorama Hotel used as a quarantine facility, on December 20, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

February 24, 2021, 12:10 pm

Ministers reinstate compulsory hotel quarantine for arrivals from abroad

Measure dependent on approval by Knesset committee, but panel chair says no meeting planned, sets up talks on matter with health minister

By Stuart Winer

February 18, 2021, 4:34 pm

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By TOI staff