Netanyahu says anyone entering Israel from abroad will be isolated for 14 days

(nbcnews) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that anyone entering the country from abroad, including citizens, would be isolated for 14 days.

“This is a tough decision, but it is essential to maintain public health — and public health precedes everything,” Netanyahu said. The rule will be in place for at least two weeks. 

Netanyahu made the announcement during a series of discussions with other leaders regarding the coronavirus outbreak. He also said he was working on plans to maintain the Israeli economy.