Health Ministry lifts swim advisory at Kinneret beaches

The Health Ministry lifted its advisory against swimming at beaches on the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee), the ministry announced. The warning was previously in effect, but no reason for the lift was given.

The Health Ministry announced Wednesday that it has lifted its advisory against swimming at beaches on the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). The advisory had been in effect for an unspecified period. No details about the reason for the lift were provided. The ministry occasionally issues swim advisories based on routine water quality tests, but it is unclear whether this lift was due to normalized test results or other factors.

2 developments

1. 11:02 · 8 JulLatest

   Lists specific beaches: Kursi, Haluqim, Sussita, Rakefet, Mikonos, and Nof Ginosar.

2. 10:56 · 8 Jul

   Health Ministry lifts swimming advisory for Kinneret beaches.

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