Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on motzei Simchas Torah held an additional consultation to evaluate state agencies’ readiness regarding the global spread of Ebola. Health Minister Yael German, Health Ministry Director General Prof. Arnon Afek, and Ben-Gurion International Airport Director Shmuel Zakai.

They were briefed on tomorrow morning’s exercise at the Airport in which the arrival of a passenger with Ebola will be simulated. The exercise will include initial questioning as well as evacuation and hospital treatment.

Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed that preparations be increased at all entry points into Israel including preventive measures such as taking the temperature of passengers arriving from areas in which there is concern over the spread of Ebola.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem – Published Motzei Simchas Torah)