Israel has revoked a public mask mandate and has fully reopened its education system as it continues to ease coronavirus restrictions following the mass vaccination drive in the country.

All primary and secondary school grades went back to classrooms on Sunday. Health officials also lifted a requirement to wear a mask in public spaces which was in place since one year. However, masks are still required indoors and in large gatherings.

The country has rapidly vaccinated a vast majority of its population against COVID-19. Most of the coronavirus restrictions have been lifted in the country now and it also announced that it would be reopening the country to vaccinated foreign tourists beginning in May… (The Hindu – AP, April 18, 2021)