Israel will accept vaccinated "Sputnik Light" as a booster

Israel will accept Russian certificates of vaccination with the Sputnik Light vaccine as a booster dose when confirming vaccination, the Russian embassy in the country said.

In addition, the Israeli Ministry of HEALTH has canceled a three-day quarantine until the results of a second PCR test. Now the period of self-isolation of tourists vaccinated by Sputnik V ends after receiving a negative PCR test and a positive result of a serological antigen test on the spot. This period cannot exceed 24 hours, the embassy noted.

The diplomatic mission noted that work is underway to mutually recognize the results of serological and PCR tests.

From January 9, Israel allowed tourists vaccinated with Sputnik V to enter the country. it was specified that the vaccination course must be completed no later than 14 days before arrival.