The Omicron scenario: Israel has barred entry to most international travelers until at least the end of December

In an effort to contain the Omicron variant, Israel has barred entry to most international travelers until at least the end of December, leaving the holy sites of the Old City mostly empty for a second straight Christmas: "It’s like a ghost town." https://t.co/DBPzXIJW6X

— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 23, 2021