In Israel, the mandatory wearing of masks on the street has been reintroduced

It is reported by the Israeli state radio Kan.

"The strain" delta "because of its characteristics, in fact, is a new disease," - quoted the words of the Israeli Minister of Health Nitzan Horowitz.

According to him, despite the restrictions imposed, a complete lockdown will be the “last step”.

Earlier it was reported that the Israeli authorities decided to start on August 1 to vaccinate citizens over 60 years old who were vaccinated more than five months ago against the coronavirus with a third dose of Pfizer.