In Russia, new epidemiological restrictions are introduced, and Israel cancels the latter. What is the secret of his success?

In Israel, little reminds of the pandemic of coronavirus. On the streets here and there there are still people in protective masks, but few. As a rule, these are those few who have not vaccinated. Mostly for medical reasons. Almost all hospitals were closed by coronavirus departments - as unnecessary. At the peak they could have been three or four to the hospital.

Israel suffered three nationwide quarantines with a total duration of more than four months, and strictly monitored to comply with restrictions: for the lack of a mask or its incorrect wearing was fined without sentiment. Caught - pay 500 shekels (11 thousand rubles).

Matter

According to the Israeli Ministry of Health, faithful on the morning of June 18, 25 new infected ones were identified in the country per day, or 0.1 percent of the total number of proven ones. In total, 237 people with 9.3 million people are considered active patients, the condition of 23 patients is serious. The epidemic claimed the lives of 6427 people.

For comparison, at the peak of the epidemic - in January 2021 - the number of those identified in the day reached 10 thousand people, active patients - 80 thousand, patients in a serious and critical condition - up to a thousand. On one day 70 people could die.

These data are published on the official website of the Ministry of Health. They are updated twice a day. Everything is transparent, without deception.

In a small democratic country where everyone knows each other, in the conditions of active civil society, evil independent media and the Internet you can’t hide the needle. In the event of an attempt to forgery, officials or doctors are the first to merge the information to the press, and there will be a scandal. Therefore, power is extremely frank with the people, and statistics as a whole can be believed.

How it all began

Throughout the epidemic, Israel a few countries ahead of many steps. On March 9, 2020, the Israeli leadership ordered to introduce quarantine for all those entering the country. On March 15, the first Lokdown began with the closure of cafes, restaurants and shopping centers, educational institutions, and a reduction in the number of employees at workplaces. The first necessities and pharmacies remained open.

At that time, such restrictions acted in China and several other countries. Literally in a couple of weeks they will be introduced everywhere.

From April 12, the sky was closed for foreign flights. During the holidays of Passah, in April, quarantine was tightened. On the Independence Day of Israel (May 14), a total commandant hour was already operating with a tough ban on going out. The only time in the history of the Israelis was observed a festive salute from the window of the house. For this, the number of fireworks launching places were significantly increased. The surreal picture of flashes on empty streets was supplemented by police patrol cars that made sure everyone was sitting at home. Instead of a festive concert, cars with loudspeakers drove from which music sounded.

The first stage of the struggle turned out to be effective: in April, the incidence took decline, and powerful pressure began on the government so that it open the economy as soon as possible. Inspired by successes, in Israel they made the first mistake - they began to remove the restrictions too early. The tendency of the incidence decline was soon replaced by growth.

Trust loan

During the first quarantine, the confidence of society in power was high, and in general the Israelis was observed by restrictions. But the first cracks appeared when the words of the country's leadership began to diverge from actions.

In Israel Passah, a festival of the liberation of the Jewish people from Egyptian slavery is the most important, like the New Year in Russia. It is customary to gather the whole family at the table. To avoid the spread of infection, the quarantine regime was tightened in the country.

The head of the government Benjamin Netanyahu in a television show said that this time the holiday should be celebrated only in a narrow circle of the family, that is, households. Visiting parents, grandparents is strictly prohibited. A ban on removal from the house was introduced by more than 100 meters.

Then a video appeared in social networks, in which Netanyahu celebrates Passover with his son Avner, who lives separately from his parents. The prime minister’s office explained that these personnel were shot in advance, and in general - Avner lives in a neighboring house. But this did not convince anyone.

It soon became clear that President Reuven Rivlin violated the rules, celebrating Passover with his daughter, her husband and grandchildren. Rivlin asked for this for the forgiveness of the Israelis on Twitter, explaining that after the death of the wife of Nekhama, children help him a lot. But the sediment remained.

Israel was the first in the world to introduce a second quarantine on September 18, 2020 after the return of children to kindergartens and schools spurred an increase in incidence. This time, the Israeli was much more difficult to drive home. To fine for refusing to wear a mask and other disorders of the epidemiological regime became more often and tougher.

Policy

The epidemic coincided with the political crisis, it accounted for two national choices, this could not but influence. The head of the government Benjamin Netanyahu, against whom the accusations of corruption were made, hoped to form such a coalition with which a law on legal immunity could be carried out. The prime minister has become more dependent on political allies, among which are religious parties.

At the same time

The ultra -religious audience most neglected epidemiological rules.

Because of this, the epidemic raged mainly in cities and quarters with a predominantly believing population.

Experts of the Ministry of Health recommended Netanyahu to introduce quarantine in the "red" settlements. The leaders of the religious parties were indignant and stated that we are talking about discrimination against their electorate. The prime minister did not quarrel with the allies. So that no one was offended, the third quarantine was introduced throughout the country.

He coincided with the penetration of a more aggressive “British strain” into Israel. Because of him, the rate of incidence was not possible for a long time to knock down.

In pursuit of the sympathies of voters, Benjamin Netanyahu set off in all difficult ones. He needed a feat, and the coronavirus crisis gave him such an opportunity. Almost every evening he performed with television, sharing news from the epidemiological front.

Netanyahu developed boiling activity. Protective masks, coronavirus and Ivl apparatuses, the deficiency of which occurred around the world were brought into the country. The Mossad Foreign Intelligence Service was thrown to this.

When the first vaccines appeared, Benjamin Netanyahu personally persuaded the Pfizer and Moderna leadership to use Israel as a dough area for vaccination. A small country with an effective healthcare system was really suitable for this.

According to Pfizer general director Albert Burla,

Netanyahu was simply obsessed with obtaining a vaccine. He called Burle more than 30 times, even at night, but achieved his own. Israel received Pfizer one of the first.

Salvation

Mass vaccination began on December 20, 2020. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Health Julius Edelstein on the air were vaccinated first, giving a personal example. Other ministers followed them.

Since the number of doses of the drug was initially limited, they gave preference to elderly people and medical workers. Then, as the vaccines arrive, the number of recipients expanded.

The Ministry of Health and hospital cash desks openly published statistics and research results. In general, society reacted positively to this campaign, only three groups of the population turned out to be incredulous: religious, Arabs and Russian -speaking pensioners.

Grandparents waiting for Sputnik v are still found in the houses of the elderly, because on TV they said that she was good. At the same time, Israel, although diplomatically acquired a batch of a Russian drug, did not use it. At that time, there was no longer any need, since too many doses of American were ordered. It was transferred to Syria and Palestinian autonomy.

Now in Israel, everyone can get used to the age of 12 and older. As of June 18, about 76% of the population over 16 years old made in the country. The first vaccination is more than 80% of the adult population.

This dramatically affected the level of incidence. All settlements of Israel are “green”, the country carefully opens for external tourism. On June 15, the last coronavirus restriction within the country was canceled - wearing a protective mask in the room.

Officials of the Ministry of Health warn that the epidemic has not ended. In the world she is still raging. Stracks resistant to vaccine may also occur. Therefore, the only requirement that remains in force is quarantine for those entering Israel. To weed out those who are infected.

Roman Yanushevsky -especially for "New", Tel Aviv