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Austria, Scotland and Northern Ireland re-isolate their populations as of today, the day after Christmas and on the eve of the start of the vaccination campaign in the 27 EU member states against Kovid-19, which infected more than 25 million people on the continent. BTA, citing AFP.
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After the relaxation of the measures at Christmas, during which the Austrians were even able to go back to skiing, a third blockade took effect in the country. It will last until January 24. However, the restrictions will be eased as of January 18 for people who have undergone an antigen test. As of January 18, there will also be weekly tests for teachers, dealers in contact with customers and drivers of public transport vehicles.
Ireland and Italy became isolated again before the holidays. New draconian measures, such as the closure of non-essential goods stores or the ban on social contacts, will go into effect today in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
A new quarantine has already been imposed on parts of England since December 20 to stop the spread of the new version of the coronavirus.
A study from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, uploaded online yesterday but not yet published in a scientific journal, confirms that this new variant of the virus is between 50 and 74 percent more contagious than existing strains.
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