Israel is discussing the issue of closing Ben Gurion Airport for a period of 14 days to prevent the spread of Corona mutations

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced that the government will consider, on Sunday, the possibility of closing Ben Gurion International Airport for a period of two weeks, to prevent the spread of coronavirus mutations.

The office said: “Netanyahu held weekend meetings regarding the operation of Ben Gurion Airport, and on Sunday he will submit to the government a proposal to stop flights to and from Israel for a period of two weeks, to prevent the spread of other mutations of the Corona virus.”

He indicated that the restrictions, including a ban on the arrival and departure of Israeli and foreign passenger flights, will come into effect with the approval of the government and will remain in effect for 14 days.

Source: “Novosti”

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