2023-10-20 09:12:36
Ah… The time when we had to accept having a cotton swab stuck in our nose before praying, with our eyes riveted on the little white receptacle, that no second bar would appear so we might go far away… If this Nobody misses this practice, but is it completely over?
On the eve of the All Saints’ Day holidays, 20 Minutes takes stock of the health measures linked to Covid-19 still in force in several European destinations.
For vacationers who want to enjoy Spanish beaches or a trip to Barcelona, good news: there are no longer any restrictions on traveling to the country. It is no longer necessary to complete a health check form, nor to present the result of a test. On site, no need to wear a mask. Since July 4, it is no longer even compulsory in health establishments and pharmacies.
If you are unfortunate enough to catch Covid-19 on site, don’t panic either. The country has ended the isolation of positive cases and systematic testing in case of symptoms. However, the authorities recommend warning people with whom you have been in contact, wearing a mask, reducing your social interactions and avoiding crowded spaces and large events for ten days. Vulnerable people (elderly, suffering from chronic illnesses or immunocompromised) will have to isolate themselves in the event of a positive test.
Tourists who have chosen Portugal as their All Saints’ Day destination will be even more peaceful. Since a government decree of April 17, 2023, wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in the country. More generally, there are no longer any health measures linked to Covid-19, including in health establishments. Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory, even in health establishments and pharmacies. Even (absence of) rules for traveling to the islands of Madeira and the Azores. Travelers will be able to go there and enjoy their vacation there without any restrictions.
In Greece either, no health pass or negative test is required. On site, there is no need to cover your face in public transport, taxis or pharmacies. The authorities nevertheless point out that it is strongly recommended in means of transport. However, it is compulsory in hospitals and health centers.
Travelers who have severe coronavirus symptoms should self-isolate for at least five days. Greek authorities recommend self-isolation for travelers who have mild or no symptoms. They must also wear FFP2 or KN95 masks on public transport.
Travelers to Italy no longer need to take a test, even if they have not been vaccinated. Once on site, however, as the circulation of the virus remains active, certain health measures will have to be respected. A mask is compulsory in health establishments for anyone over 6 years old. However, it is no longer essential in public transport, but remains highly recommended.
As Italy was the first European country affected by the coronavirus epidemic in early 2020, health restrictions were among the strictest in Europe. Even today, if a person contracts Covid-19 on Italian soil, they are required to self-isolate for five days, even if they are asymptomatic. She will be able to leave before the fifth day if she presents a negative antigen test carried out in a health establishment or pharmacy. Once isolation is over, she must always wear an FFP2 mask in public spaces until the tenth day of contamination.
Among our British neighbors, there is no need to present proof of vaccination or a negative test. The mask is no longer compulsory and, unlike the Italian authorities, those of the United Kingdom do not impose isolation in the event of contamination. However, it is recommended to remain confined in the event of a positive test.
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