General

In the past year, the new crown epidemic has raged wildly around the world. European countries have repeatedly experienced epidemic rebounds to varying degrees. The repeated extension of the epidemic blockade has caused people to hold back "internal injuries."

Recently, the new crown vaccination work has achieved initial results, and the infection rate in European countries has been steadily decreasing. The German government and people are optimistic about the situation of the epidemic this summer.

Europe is finally about to lift the ban: According to the proposal of the European Commission, after more than a year of strict entry ban, citizens of third countries will soon be able to visit EU countries again without any reason.

01

Germany partially relaxes epidemic prevention restrictions

The new crown epidemic data in Germany has shown a slow downward trend for several consecutive days. The Governor of Bavaria Soder announced the relaxation of some epidemic prevention restrictions after the state cabinet meeting.

According to reports, after Bavaria and Lower Saxony announced the "relaxation" measures, many German states have also rushed to follow suit, planning to lift the blockade of the restaurant and hotel industry in areas with stable and low infection rates, starting from Pentecost (21st) ) At the beginning of the holidays, outdoor restaurants, bars and hotels are allowed to resume operations.

The German capital Berlin announced that it will lift the curfew from May 19 and relax shopping restrictions. If the newly diagnosed rate per 100,000 people in the area falls below 100 for 3 consecutive days within 7 days, dining out can be opened from May 21. The Berlin diagnosis rate is 94 per 100,000 people.

German Health Minister Jens Spahn encouraged state governments to continue to relax restrictions on epidemic prevention, especially for outdoor activities. But he also issued a warning that if the diagnosis rate rises again, restrictions will be imposed again.

02

Italy opens borders to tourists from certain countries

Italy officially opened its borders to tourists from some countries on the 16th. Earlier this month, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced that Italy will be open to tourists from all over the world after the middle of this month.

Starting on the 19th, the country has postponed the start of the curfew to 23:00, and on June 7 it will be postponed to 24:00, and the curfew will be lifted on June 21. In addition, shopping malls will be allowed to open on weekends from May 22, and catering institutions will be allowed to resume indoor hospitality from June 1.

Italian Tourism Minister Massimo Galavaglia said that starting from mid-June, vaccinated tourists will be able to travel freely in Europe, and the green pass will be fully opened.

According to sources from the Italian Ministry of Tourism, obtaining a green pass will include three conditions: vaccination with a vaccine approved by the European Union; recovery from the infection of the new crown; holding a negative test report within 48 hours before travel.

03

France carried out the second phase of "unblocking" as scheduled

France will start the second phase of "unblocking" from May 19, when the terraces of restaurants and cafes will also be reopened.

French Health Minister Vilan stated that the epidemic situation in France has improved, but the new crown virus still maintains a high level of transmission in France, and the average daily number of new confirmed cases remains at about 18,000. Therefore, it is necessary to continue to maintain a high degree of vigilance.

Wilan said that this week will usher in a new holiday, the official will strengthen the new crown virus testing, the public should also actively accept testing. He pointed out that now is a critical period for epidemic prevention, and the people should take responsibility.

04

Britain further "unblocked" amidst hidden worries

According to the latest regulations of the British government, starting on the 17th, the maximum number of people in outdoor gatherings can reach 30 people, allowing two families or 6 people to gather indoors. Relatives and friends can hug again.

At the same time, families living in different places or people who are not in the same "social bubble" are allowed to stay together overnight. The maximum number of people attending weddings, receptions, funerals, and guards is 30 people. In addition, bars, restaurants, as well as movie theaters, theaters, museums and other entertainment venues have also been allowed to open some indoor operations; hotels and sports venues that provide indoor group sports and fitness courses are also allowed to reopen.

People can "cross-border vacations" and travel to individual countries with low epidemic risk.

British media reported that on the 17th, the number of people going to the airport increased significantly, and a large number of tourists flocked to Portugal. Portugal is one of the 12 destinations in the UK's "Green Travel List" and the only EU country on the list.

05

Portugal relaxes entry regulations in many countries

The Portuguese government announced that starting from May 17, entry regulations for travelers from most EU countries/regions will be relaxed.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that tourists from EU countries with an incidence rate of less than 500 are allowed to enter Portugal, but all travelers over two years old must show a negative nucleic acid test (PCR) result within 72 hours upon arrival. If the airline brings vacationers to Portugal who have not passed a valid PCR test, each passenger will face a fine of up to 2,000 euros.

06

Greece is officially open to travelers

Greece officially opened to tourists last Saturday, hoping to take advantage of the tourism season to restore the tourism industry that has been hit hard by the new crown epidemic. However, in view of the high rate of new crown infections on Kalymnos Island, the Greek government extended the island’s blockade for one week that day.

Reuters reported that Greece will allow foreign tourists who have received a new crown vaccine or a negative nucleic acid test to enter the country from last Saturday. After months of blockade restrictions, Greece opened its museum this week.

More and more countries are continuing to unblock...