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Israel reopens bars, restaurants and other parts of economy to those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
JERUSALEM - After fully vaccinating nearly 40% of its population, Israel reopened much of its economy this week, including bars and restaurants, event halls and sporting events, with many places only open to the inoculated.The country has been using a "Green Pass" program, which is granted to those who have been vaccinated for coronavirus, or people who recovered from COVID-19. It gives holders access to gyms and studios, restaurants and cafes, hotels, sporting venues, theaters and other attractions, and can be shown via an app, according to the government’s website.Many of these public establishments had been closed to the public for months and were permitted to reopen as of Sunday.