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Romania toughens measures against COVID-19 from August 1 PHOTO: Reuters
Greece stops cars through the Tower at night
Romania introduces mandatory negative PCR tests for those entering from Bulgaria, performed no later than 48 hours. Those who have not done so will be quarantined for 14 days, according to the decision of the Romanian authorities. The measure has been in effect from Tuesday.
“According to our embassy in Bucharest, citizens from Bulgaria staying on Romanian territory for less than 3 days (72 hours) are not subject to quarantine if they present a negative test for coronavirus,” the Foreign Ministry said. Citizens entering for a longer period may be released from quarantine after the 10th day if they receive a negative test result on the eighth day of quarantine. Measure
does not apply to transit
passersby
and for truckers
Romanian Economy Minister Virgil Popescu is another contagion in the country, writes Romania Libera. Popescu did a coronavirus test for a visit to Israel. The result was negative on Saturday, but the flu symptoms appeared on Sunday. A new test the next day gave a positive result.
From monday night Greece introduces restrictions on crossing the Kulata-Promahon border checkpoint.
From 21.00 to 5.00 only Greek citizens with cars and buses will be allowed to enter Greece, waiting in the parking lot after border control until 5 am. The measure is necessary due to the complicated situation around COVID-19. reported by the Border Police.
Other citizens with cars and buses will not be allowed during this time interval. Trucks will pass unchanged, as before.
The restriction will last until November 17, 2020.
Greece is considering extending the blockade of Thessaloniki and Serres to the entire country if the numerous new restrictions do not smooth the jump in coronavirus infections. Citizens of both regions should send a text message with information on why they are leaving home. The government is ready to spread the “Thessaloniki model” across the country if these outbreaks appear, Kathimerini writes.
Italy It also imposes blockades of neighborhoods and night hours due to COVID-19. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has announced that he will impose further restrictions, including a ban on travel to high-risk areas of the country. Cinemas, theaters and museums will be closed. Middle and high schools will be ordered to undergo distance education. The number of
people admitted to
public
transport in
Italy will be
half reduced
The new measures include a national night class starting at 9 p.m.
The second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic facing Europe currently is not the last, and there are reasons to fear “several consecutive waves at the end of winter” in the spring, according to the scientific council, which is consulting with the government. French. The number of subsequent waves will depend on several factors: climatic condition, level and operational effectiveness of the strategy of testing / monitoring / isolation of positive cases.
A record of more than 52,500 new cases in 24 hours was recorded in France. The police dispersed with tear gas at protesters in Paris who blocked streets for lack of social distancing in schools.
Russia announced that mass vaccination against coronavirus would begin early next year.
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