Russia and Israel discuss mutual recognition of vaccination certificates
The heads of the Russian and Israeli ministries of health, Mikhail Murashko and Nitzan Horowitz discussed the mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certificates. This is stated in message Russian department on the basis of telephone conversations comparison.
So, Murashko notes that the issue requires detailed discussion and the development of a common position. Horowitz, in turn, is setting up a working group on this issue.
The parties exchanged experience in the field of measures to counter coronavirus, implemented in Russia and Israel, and assessed their effectiveness. So, according to Murashko, “today, more than ever, it will be useful to exchange effective practices with this help, which demonstrate good performance in part”.
The head of the Ministry of Health said that vaccination coverage made it possible to reduce the number of COVID-19 infections, as well as to practically reduce repeated cases of COVID-19. According to Horowitz, the revaccination of the population against the coronavirus is ongoing in Israel.
For visiting cinemas, restaurants and other public places, the country has introduced a system of “green certificates”. Green Certificates are issued to those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Those who have passed the PCR test for coronavirus can also receive a certificate, but in this case it will be valid for 72 hours, the minister explained. He clarified that the rule applies to all citizens, including children.
Murashko, in turn, talked about the introduction of QR codes of vaccination in Russia, which were transferred for six months by coronavirus infection. Murashko also recalled that vaccination against COVID-19 in Russia is voluntary and free.
Murashko notes that in Russia there is a program of in-depth medical examination, which provides for extended preventive examinations for those who have had COVID-19. Israel is also introducing a plan for the long-term rehabilitation of patients with coronavirus. The parties plan to establish an exchange of practices in this area.
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Earlier, the media reported that the Israeli authorities had approved an initiative to admit foreign tourists who were vaccinated with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine into the country. The proposal was voiced by the Minister of Tourism Yoel Razvozov.
If the government approves the proposal, then since November 15, foreigners who have completed the full course of the “Sputnik V” vaccination were able to arrive in Israel, this last vaccination must be done no earlier than six months before arrival.
In addition, at the airport, arrivals will take a PCR test and undergo a serological test (antibody test). Also approved by WHO approved vaccines.