Despite cases of coronavirus and even their growth, Europe has resolutely set out to “end” the pandemic, and in some countries covid has in fact been equated with the “usual” flu. Restrictions are being removed en masse, in particular, Europe is opening up to tourists. And not only from EU countries, but also from “third” countries, including Ukrainians.
The following “trends” are currently being noted:
Spain is a popular resort country, which before the pandemic is constantly in the top three in terms of attendance, in fact, “equated” the coronavirus to the flu virus. Restrictions on entry have already been lifted in the Canary Islands, followed soon by the Balearic Islands and the mainland. The Ministry of Health decided to treat COVID-19 as influenza on March 28 and lifted the main measures, quarantine for mild and asymptomatic cases was abolished.
Great Britain – countries have already canceled almost all measures, including “entry” quarantine, previously completely stopped tourism in the country. It is noted that since the abolition of the number of cases of COVID-19 has increased – mainly due to option BA.2 one of the most contagious subtypes of the option “omicron”. However, British tourists are relied on by all mass countries – including Egypt and Turkey.
“Italy is due to lift the state of emergency on April 1, which was first imposed on January 31, 2020 in connection with the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy and lasted 7 times. It is also planned to cancel from April 1 and “Green Pass”, ie the local QR-code, which is requested from government agencies, banks, post offices, public transport vehicles from April 1. The mass regime indoors, however, is planned to be maintained.
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In Germany , measures to address the government’s decision will be lifted on April 2, including large-scale restrictions on the use of masks. However, everything will depend on the decision of the authorities in a particular area of Germany.
In Greece, the government also decided to ease measures taken this month to combat COVID-19 and lifted its obligation to wear masks outdoors.
In Switzerland, many measures have been relaxed since February. The obligation to submit a certificate of vaccination from COVID-19 at the entrance to restaurants, cafes, cultural events and other enclosed spaces has been lifted. Mandatory wearing of masks at concert venues, shopping malls and schools, especially in the workplace, has been abolished. However, the mask regime is maintained on public transport and the 5-day quarantine rule for those who test positive for COVID-19 also applies.
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