In Israel in the Middle East, where vaccination against the new coronavirus is progressing, the obligation to wear masks indoors has been lifted from the 15th.
There are almost no restrictions on living in the country, and residents are regaining their former lives.
In Israel, where more than 80% of the population aged 16 and over have been vaccinated, the average number of new infections per day has dropped to 12, and from this month there will be restrictions on the number of people at meetings and proof of vaccination. The obligation to present the book is no longer required.
In addition, on the 15th, the Israeli government lifted the obligation to wear masks indoors, except for international flights and when unvaccinated people visit hospitals and facilities for the elderly.
At shopping centers in Jerusalem, most people enjoyed shopping and dining without masks.
A 73-year-old man who went shopping with his wife said, "Most people are vaccinated and the number of infected people is decreasing, so it's safe without wearing a mask. I'm happy and I feel okay." I was talking.
In addition, an 18-year-old clerk said, "I'm happy because it was hard to wear a mask for eight hours a day in the store. I'm also vaccinated, so I'm not particularly worried."
In Israel, as a general rule, vaccination is required when entering the country, and border measures remain, but with almost no restrictions on living in the country, it is now possible to move and shop freely. Residents are regaining their pre-infection life.