In Spain, coronavirus infection is now considered almost a common flu-like illness, the DPA reported. Those who become infected with coronavirus and who have developed only mild or no symptoms of the disease can continue to lead a normal life. Neither test nor isolation at home is required.
The former requirements will continue to apply only to those at risk. These include people over 60 and people with immunodeficiency, as well as pregnant women and health professionals.
This means that the only thing left of the once radical measures against the spread of coronavirus in most parts of the country is the mandatory wearing of masks in public places, as well as on buses, trains and planes.
In Galicia, the requirement to prove that you have been vaccinated, tested or recovered is still valid when entering hospitals and nursing homes. There are also restrictions on the number of guests at the table in restaurants. But even these restrictions must be lifted on April 9.
The epidemiological situation in Spain, which was particularly affected at the beginning of the pandemic, has now improved considerably.
The seven-day incidence rate on Friday was 227 per 100,000 population, with only 3.6% of all hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 patients.
Almost 85% of the population is considered vaccinated, and 51% have received a booster vaccine.