Isolation
Nobody likes isolating but in certain cases this is the only way to protect those dearest to you and to avoid infecting others
Nobody likes isolating but in certain cases this is the only way to protect those dearest to you and to avoid infecting others
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Who Must Go into Isolation
When do I go into isolation, how to dispute an isolation order and what do I do if I have symptoms consistent with coronavirus? -
Isolation of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Who needs to go into isolation, self-report, isolation length, isolation shortening and who can isolate with COVID-19 confirmed cases -
Isolation for those who have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID case
Who needs to go into isolation, self-report, isolation length, isolation shortening and isolation sharing with a caregiver -
Isolation for Non-Israeli Confirmed COVID Cases
Who needs to go into isolation, self-report, isolation length, isolation shortening and who can isolate with international arrivals -
Isolation by Individual Guidance from the Healthcare System
Who needs to go into isolation, self-report, isolation length, isolation shortening and who can isolate with close contacts of a confirmed case -
Isolation Requirements
Nobody likes isolating but in certain cases this is the only way to protect those dearest to you and to avoid infecting others -
Exceptional Leave during Isolation
In some exceptional cases, it is permitted to leave isolation -
Isolation Benefit for Workers
Conditions for receving isolation benefit
Isolation of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Who needs to go into isolation?
Anyone who tested positive on a COVID-19 test - whether a PCR test or a supervised rapid (antigen) test - is required to go into isolation, including vaccinated and recovered individuals.
Further information for confirmed cases >
Self-Report
You are not required to report your isolation to the Ministry of Health.
Isolation Duration
- You are required to stay in isolation for at least 5 days (the day of the test is the 1st day of isolation).
- A rapid home test must be taken on the 4th evening of isolation.
- A rapid home test must be taken on the 5th evening of isolation.
If the results of both home tests are negative, and no symptoms have appeared for 48 hours - you can leave the isolation site in the end of day 5, after receipt of of a certificate of recovery from a physician or an HMO.
If the result of either tests is positive - you are required to stay in isolation until the end of day 7, but are not required to take another test. You can leave the isolation site after receipt of of a certificate of recovery from your physician or HMO.
If the result of one of the tests is positive, isolation is required until the end of the seventh day and the HMO must be notified but there is no need for an additional test. Isolation can be discontinued at the end of the seventh day provided no symptoms have appeared for 48 hours prior and a HMO recovery certificate has been issued.
Who can I stay in isolation with?
- Confirmed COVID-19 cases must stay in a separate area from other household members.
- If there are several confirmed cases in the house they may stay in isolation together.