Coverage dated November 27, 2021

Israel Bans Foreigners From Entering For Two Weeks Over Threat Of Omicron Variant

Headline from Forbes

Israeli citizens will still be able to enter the country, but they will need to quarantine for at least three days.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

NBC News
Israel banning entry to foreigners as worrying new variant spreads (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 27, 2021
NBC News's feed description
Israel will become the first country to ban the entry of all foreigners as the world races to contain a new Covid-19 variant that emerged in southern Africa.
France 24
Live: Israel bans entry to all foreigners as world races to stem Omicron spread (opens France 24)
Published Nov 27, 2021
France 24's feed description
Israel became the first country to ban entry to all foreigners starting midnight Sunday as Australia and several European nations confirmed cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant. Since it was…
Al Jazeera
Israel to ban entry of all foreigners over Omicron variant (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 27, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description
The restrictions, pending government approval, will come into effect at midnight.
Forbes
Israel Bans Foreigners From Entering For Two Weeks Over Threat Of Omicron Variant (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 27, 2021
Forbes's feed description
Israeli citizens will still be able to enter the country, but they will need to quarantine for at least three days.
The Guardian
Israel bans foreign visitors as Omicron Covid fears rise around the world (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 27, 2021
The Guardian's feed description
Red-listing of 50 African countries and use of phone monitoring technology among measures approved by Israel