Which countries in Europe are adopting new restrictions to stop the outbreak of the coronavirus and what do they consist of?

Various countries of Europe new measures are being applied this Monday, especially aimed at the unvaccinated, to stop the new wave of infections by coronavirus covid-19, among which stands out Austria, which, after midnight, restricts their mobility.

The European Commission described this Monday as “fragile” the epidemiological situation of the pandemic of coronavirus on the European Union, given the increase in cases in most countries of the bloc and the return to restrictions in places such as Netherlands O Austria.

The order of confinement in Austria exclusively for the nearly 2 million citizens over 12 years of age who are not immunized against the covid has entered into force today, an unprecedented measure announced on Sunday by the Government despite the skepticism of scientists.

After setting several absolute records in the numbers of infections, the Government hopes that the plan will have the desired effect of promoting vaccination among the 35% of the population that is not yet immunized.

The movement restrictions are in effect until at least November 24. They will only be able to leave their homes for certain purposes, such as meeting basic needs, going to the doctor or vaccination centers, or walking and exercising outdoors. They can also go to work, as long as they present a negative PCR test there every day that should not be more than 48 hours old.

RUSSIA

Russia reported 38,420 cases and 1,211 deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours on Monday, while authorities discuss the possibility of introducing health passes to stop the pandemic.

This is the seventh consecutive day with more than 1,200 deaths per covid-19 in the country, according to the latest data from the health authorities, who attribute the sharp increase in infections and deaths in recent weeks to the aggressiveness of the delta variant, the lack of strict compliance with health rules by many Russians and the low vaccination rate in the country.

Faced with the worsening of the epidemic situation, the Government has sent a bill to Parliament to introduce the mandatory use of a health pass in public places and in transport.

GERMANY

The three parties that negotiate the future government coalition in Germany agree to impose a series of restrictions for the unvaccinated and face the worsening of the pandemic in the country, where vaccination rates are among the lowest in Europe.

This agreement includes measures to reduce contacts and the requirement to have a vaccination certificate or a negative test to get on a means of public transport.

On Germany 67.5 per cent of the population have received the full course of the vaccine and 70 per cent at least the first dose, which represents the lowest vaccination rate in Western Europe.

FRANCE

All French primary school students have to wear a mask in class as of this Monday, a measure that marks the reintroduction of restrictions before the arrival of the fifth wave of coronavirus.

Last week, the president, Emmanuel Macron, asked those over 65 and people with risk factors who have not yet done so to take the third dose.

In fact, for those over 65, that dose of souvenir will be imperative for your certificate to be valid. covid, what in France It is necessary for many acts of social life, such as going to the cinema, the theater or a stadium, but also for having a drink in a bar, in a cafe or in a restaurant.

THE BRITISH EXCEPTION

At United KingdomPrime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday that he sees no need for planning restrictions in England despite the sharp increase in coronavirus infections in other European countries.

“We don’t see anything in the data at this point to suggest that we need to move to Plan B (restrictions). We stay in Plan A ”, declared the head of the Government to the media during a visit to a medical center in East London.

Johnson decided at the end of July to lift the last restrictions imposed in England – the other British regions took their own measures -, with which wearing a mask or maintaining social distance became optional.

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