Israel has tightened the terms of its COVID-19 green pass to permit only those who have taken a vaccine booster dose, or recently recuperated from coronavirus, to enter indoor venues. The new criteria means existing vaccination passports will become non-functioning for nearly 2 million people in the coming days.

According to reports, Israel is the first country to make a booster shot a requirement for its digital vaccination passport, to encourage booster vaccination among those yet to receive a third dose. Under the new guidelines, people must have received a booster shot to be eligible for a green pass.

Following points are set to be adhered: Israel's Ministry of Health has raised the bar on what it considers full immunization. Citizens will be required to have a Pfizer booster shot to be eligible for a "green pass". Those who have received two vaccine doses, and those who have recovered from coronavirus, will be issued passes valid for six months after the date of their third booster shot or recovery. From this week, store owners and event organisers will be required to scan a customer's digital barcode before allowing entry, but museums and libraries are among the few that are exempt.

The government has based its strategy to deal with the current wave on large-scale vaccination rollout. thus far, some 37 per cent of Israel's 9.3 million people have received the third dose, according to figures released by the health ministry.

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