Omicron will cost Israel $640m. every three weeks, central bank chief says
Central bank governor Amir Yaron said the Omicron variant will cost the Israeli economy around $640 million every 20 days, coming from decreased consumption and workers sick or stuck in isolation.
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron gestures while he speaks during his interview with Reuters in Jerusalem June 16, 2020. Picture taken June 16, 2020.(photo credit: RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated: