Israel Launches Vax “Green Pass” For Access To Venues

February 21, 2021 Coronavirus, Government

Israel reopened swathes of its economy including malls and leisure facilities on Sunday, with the government saying the start of a return to routine was enabled by Covid-19 vaccines administered to almost half the population.

Shops were open to all, but access to gyms, hotels and theatres was limited to people with a “Green Pass”: those who have had both doses of the vaccine more than a week prior, or recovered from the disease with presumed immunity.

Pass-holders could prove their status by presenting a vaccination certificate or downloading a health ministry app linked to their medical files.

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אנחנו המדינה הראשונה בעולם שחוזרת לחיים בזכות מיליוני החיסונים שהבאנו. התחסנתם? קבלו את התו הירוק וחיזרו לחיים. לא התחסנתם? לכו להתחסן! pic.twitter.com/hqpBxcZGLN

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) February 20, 2021