General

Since September, as the vaccination rate has continued to rise, more and more countries have begun to have the conditions to open their borders and relax various control measures to promote business exchanges, stimulate economic recovery, and return to normal life. Zhejiang CCPIT has successively issued "In October, business personnel may enter Japan! More countries will reopen this fall! ", "The United States will partially lift the travel ban from November! Is it planned to reopen to 33 countries, including China? 》 And other information (click on the text to view the information), introducing the developments of the United States, Japan, Russia, Vietnam, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and other countries in the opening of borders and deregulation. Recently, European countries such as Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Norway have completely or gradually lifted epidemic restrictions, and countries such as South Korea, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Myanmar have gradually resumed normal production and life.

Italy

The public sector resumed normal office on October 15

Ansa News Agency reported on September 24 that Italian Prime Minister Draghi signed a new Dpcm decree, starting from October 15 to stop the previous smart work to curb pandemic infections, and all public departments will resume on-site offices. The Minister of Public Administration said: "With the signing of the Dpcm Act, a new era of normal has begun. The obligation based on the green pass will be extended to the entire work field, and public officials will return to work safely from October 15th." He added: "I will list specific operating instructions in the subsequent ministerial decree. We will comply with Covid-19 epidemic prevention operations and comply with the transportation system epidemic prevention operations. At present, negotiations for the renewal of the employment contract in the public sector are underway. Once completed, this The timely supervision of smart work will be guaranteed, and the country can also formally adopt the remote work mode." Currently, more than 44.67 million Italians have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Spain

Madrid Region lifts restrictions on opening hours for hotels and nightlife venues

On the evening of September 13th, local time, Ayoso, the chairman of the Spanish capital Madrid Region Government announced that starting from September 20th, local time, hotels and nightlife venues in the Madrid Region will lift restrictions on business hours, with each outdoor seat The maximum allowable capacity of the table will also increase from 8 to 10 people. Ayoso also announced that movie theaters and theaters will also lift capacity restrictions. According to the current regulations of the Madrid Region, the latest closing time of hotel premises is 1 am, and the latest closing time of nightlife venues is 3 am. It is reported that the Madrid region is the first region in Spain to announce the lifting of restrictions on the operating hours of hotels and nightlife venues.

Sweden

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announces Recommendations to Lift Travel Restrictions from October 1st

On September 24, local time, Swedish TV reported that the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to lift the proposal to "reduce non-essential overseas travel" from October 1. On March 14, 2020, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs put forward a proposal to "reduce non-essential travel to countries around the world" in response to the new crown epidemic. As the situation improved, the department successively lifted travel restrictions on some countries. According to the latest decision, the proposal to restrict overseas travel will be completely cancelled from October 1.

Portugal

Entering the final stage of unblocking the epidemic from October 1

Portuguese Prime Minister Costa announced on the 23rd that as the country's new crown epidemic situation gradually improves, the new crown vaccination rate will reach 85% of the national population next week. The government has decided to enter the state of alert from October 1st, that is, the epidemic will be unblocked. last phase. Unblocking measures include: cancellation of telecommuting, restaurants, shopping malls, stadiums, gyms and hotels resume normal business hours, all venues, family gatherings and cultural activities no longer limit the number of people, only nightclubs and dance halls require visitors to show negative nucleic acid test results or Certificate of vaccination and cancellation of the mask injunction.

Norway

Cancel most epidemic control measures

On September 24, local time, according to Norwegian Broadcasting and Television Corporation, Norway will cancel most of the epidemic control measures at 4 pm on the 25th local time. After the anti-epidemic restrictions are lifted, people will no longer need social distancing, and nightclubs, clubs and restaurants can also operate as before. According to the Norwegian Public Health Agency, the decision was made after 76% of Norwegians received at least one dose of the anti-Covid-19 vaccine and 67% of the population had received two doses of the vaccine. According to reports, Norway will gradually abolish entry restrictions, and all people who are fully vaccinated and have valid documents will no longer need to undergo entry quarantine and testing.

Denmark

Lifting the last COVID-19 restrictions

According to a report by Danish TV Station on September 10, the new crown pneumonia was no longer listed as a major social disease in Denmark, and the final restrictions were lifted. Large-scale events involving more than 500 people and nightlife venues no longer require a new crown passport. Nightclubs can be reopened, restaurants, gyms, etc. do not require a new crown passport. The Danish Ministry of Health stated that the new crown virus is still considered an overall dangerous disease. There are some entry restrictions. Wastewater testing can be established, infection testing can be carried out and access restrictions can be set. In addition, in airports and airplanes, masks must still be worn in accordance with international regulations.

Belgium

Relaxation of epidemic measures in most areas

Belgium has recently lifted most of the remaining epidemic measures. Bars can remain open as before the epidemic crisis, people can dance everywhere, and everyone can return to the office to work. Only Brussels has not lifted the ban. It is reported that the vaccination rate in the Belgian capital is lower than in other parts of the country, and the city council is considering showing health passes to patrons of bars and restaurants, which may encourage people to get vaccinated. The head of the Flemish Region of Belgium, Jan Jambon (Jan Jambon) said that if the next wave of epidemic occurs, it seems that he will not immediately consider taking measures again.

Finland

Further relax entry restrictions on certain countries and regions

It is reported that from September 1st, Finland will no longer require travelers from "non-high-risk" countries and regions to present a certificate of negative test for the new crown or a certificate of new crown vaccination.

Ireland

It is expected that the new crown epidemic restrictions will be lifted in October

Officials of the Irish National Public Health Response Team stated that Ireland is expected to fully relax restrictions on the new crown epidemic on October 22. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Hollohan told the Health Committee of the Irish Parliament that the relaxation of measures "only takes a few weeks." He believes that there is no need to re-impose the blockade in the future, but this cannot be completely ruled out.

South Korea

Plan to resume daily life in stages by the end of October

Yonhap News Agency reported on the 26th that South Korean Prime Minister Kim Fuqian said on the same day that although the spread of the epidemic has been worrying recently, the country will continue to advance the country's plan to resume daily life in stages from the end of October.

According to the report, Jin Fuqian said in a special talk at a local private broadcasting association that morning that the whole people have cooperated with the government's epidemic prevention measures for one year and eight months, and it is difficult to ask them to endure it. He said that this year the Korean Mid-Autumn Festival holiday has relaxed the limit on the number of private parties, which has brought about a negative impact that cannot be underestimated, but the Korean government cannot ignore the difficulties of small traders and self-employed.

According to the report, Jin Fuqian said that 70% of South Koreans will complete the full vaccination of the new crown vaccine by the end of October, which will effectively reduce the risk of virus transmission. Therefore, this means that South Korea can enter the next stage. However, according to the report, Jin Fuqian emphasized that even if they start to return to daily life in stages, the Korean people will continue to endure the inconvenience of wearing masks.

South Africa

Downgrade the national lockdown level to level two, relax restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages

On the evening of September 12, local time, South African President Ramaphosa stated in a national speech that he would lower the national blockade level to level two and relax restrictions on the movement of people, gatherings and the sale of alcoholic beverages.

After the national blockade is reduced to Level 2, the curfew will start at 11 p.m. and end at 4 a.m. Non-essential places such as restaurants, bars, and fitness centers need to be closed before 10 pm so that employees and customers can go home before the curfew begins. The limit on the number of people in all gatherings has been increased, with a maximum of 250 people indoors and 500 people outdoors.

The sales hours of alcoholic beverages that attract attention have also been adjusted from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. For merchants with relevant licenses, the sales of alcoholic beverages consumed on-site can continue until 10 pm.

Ramaphosa said that it is expected to review the required level of blockade again in two weeks. The vaccine passport program will also be introduced to the public so that people can participate in other activities such as sports.

Australia

NSW announces that it will lift restrictions and allow unvaccinated workers to start work

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on the 21st that the New South Wales government announced that construction sites in the state will resume 100% production capacity on the 27th. According to the ABC, this means that the state will lift relevant restrictions and allow unvaccinated workers to return to work.

According to the report, NSW previously stipulated that if workers on construction sites in the state were not vaccinated, the production capacity of the construction sites must be limited to less than 50%. But starting on September 27, this rule will be cancelled.

new Zealand

Auckland ends its "closure" measures on the 21st

On September 20, local time, New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern announced that Auckland will end the current level 4 emergency response to the new crown epidemic at 23:59 on September 21, that is, the "closure of the city" measures, and transfer to a level 3 emergency response. , And last at least 2 weeks. During the level 3 response to the epidemic, most shops, schools and other public places will still be closed, but restrictions on people's movement have been relaxed.

Myanmar

Lifting the epidemic prevention restrictions in 6 towns and districts

On September 25, local time, the Ministry of Health of Myanmar announced that with the recent initial relief of the new crown epidemic, it will lift the epidemic prevention restrictions in 6 towns and districts from now on. These 6 townships are Jilingmiao Township, Sagaing Township, and Demu Township in Sagaing Province, Biaoguan Township and Bago Township in Bago Province, and Myumia Township in Ayeyarwady Province. At the same time, as most areas of Myanmar have not yet lifted the risk of the epidemic, the Central Committee of the New Crown Prevention and Control of Myanmar announced that all schools will be closed until October 24.