JERUSALEM, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Israel would drop PCR test requirements for arrivals at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, but inbound foreigners still need to test negative before boarding, the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday.

The decision, which will take effect on May 20, was made with the Israel Airports Authority due to a decline in COVID-19 infection numbers, said the ministry.

Testing array would be kept at the airport for prompt reactivation when necessary, it added.

Starting Tuesday, foreign nationals flying to Israel can either choose to take a PCR or antigen test before boarding, according to the ministry.

Israel reported 16,337 active COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the lowest figure since Dec. 25, 2021, when there were 15,459 cases, according to official data.

It also reported 1,773 new cases, bringing the total to 4,091,263, and zero new death.

In early January, Israel allowed the entry of COVID-19 vaccinated and recovered passengers, and then in early March, of all passengers, including the unvaccinated. Enditem

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