Israel considers sending aid to virus-ravaged India after official request

Published: 27 April 2021

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Government bans entry to tourists from India over fear of new Covid strain; young, low-paid Israelis choose not to go back to work Israel considers sending aid to virus-ravaged India (Times of Israel) Shipment would reportedly include medical equipment, oxygen supplies, and various drugs, in response to unofficial request made to embassy in New Delhi Israel bans entry to tourists from India over fear of new Covid strain (Haaretz) Up to 300 caregivers and students will be allowed to enter each month so long as they quarantine in coronavirus hotels upon arrival. The Health Ministry fears the Indian variant will impair vaccines’ effectiveness Coronavirus czar: Israel could still see mass infections (Ynet) Prof Nachman Ash says Israelis must adhere to health guidelines as country reopens in wake of massive vaccine drive, which he calls 'medical Iron Dome'; suggests avoiding non-essential flights due to surging infection rates in other countries Enjoying unemployment benefits, young Israelis choose not to go back to work (Times of Israel) Even as the economy almost fully reopens with the virus waning, low-paid workers are opting to stay home; demand for restaurant staff surges, Employment Service says Photo: Relatives mourn near a coffin in Srinagar, in Kashmir, India, April 25 (Mukhtar Khan/ AP)