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In 26 countries, morbidity has decreased, and new infections have almost doubled in Switzerland, Sweden, Poland and Cyprus. Incidence also decreased in Lithuania, but the decline was not fast enough for Lithuania to remain at the top of the list based on incidence level.
In three countries, morbidity increased. Anxiety over the spread of the Indian strain of the virus is already visible in UK statistics, with numbers increasing slightly again in Ireland, fluctuating within a similar range in the second month, Portugal becoming more common in the second week and Lithuania more than 300 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
In three other countries, the situation changed little during the week, with modest growth in Malta and Iceland, but morbidity remained low at 9.9 and 10.4 new cases per 100,000 population in the last 14 days, respectively, and the numbers stopped growing and stabilized in Denmark.
Changes in the situation
In the netherlands – decreased from 361.7 to 278.1. The Netherlands has classified Lithuania as a high-risk country, requiring not only a proof on arrival, but also a new declaration form (indicating the place of isolation) and isolation for 10 days on arrival. Isolation can only be terminated if the test performed 5 days after arrival is negative. The declaration must also be completed by those persons who are exempt from isolation. Of the EU countries, Sweden and Cyprus are still on the list.
Sick or vaccinated people from high-risk countries are not exempt, but there is a € 339 fine for failure to comply with the isolation requirement.
From June 1. Passengers in transit through the Netherlands are no longer required to pass a negative test.
From June 5. The second opening stage (out of 6) has been implemented: restaurants and cafes can receive visitors inside – the opening hours have been extended to 10 pm, museums, theaters, cinemas and other cultural institutions have opened their doors, 4 Guests per day are allowed at home, sports restrictions are reduced in institutions that operate indoors.
In latvia – decreased from 366.0 to 268.4. From March 1. restrictions have been relaxed.
In Greece It decreased from 259.4 to 225.9. From March 22. some restrictions are lifted at the national level.
In France – decreased from 222.2 to 187.2. As of May 3. The easing was announced, it was announced that as of June 15. children 12 to 15 years old are vaccinated. Infection rates are declining across the country, except in the Southwest.
From June 9. EU citizens who have a document proving vaccination will be able to come and travel to the country. Non-vaccinated children will be admitted along with vaccinated adults. This provision also applies to citizens of Australia, South Korea, Israel, Lebanon, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore.
Newcomers from other countries, including the US and UK, will even need to test negative, but they won’t need to be isolated and unvaccinated people will only be able to come from these countries for necessary travel.
In estonia It decreased from 250.7 to 175.9. Since April 26. measurements relax. As the number of infections continues to decline, the infectivity rate ranges from 0.7 to 0.8.
As of May 31. Indoor sports, leisure, non-formal education and training activities are allowed in groups of no more than 25 people (up to 10), with a maximum of 50%. the occupancy limit of the premises (it was 25%), the 2 + 2 rule in closed public spaces is replaced by the requirement of dispersion of people (distance that meets the criteria of reasonableness).
From June 2. the requirement to wear masks in enclosed public spaces has become a recommendation for wearing masks in crowded places.
Starting June 14. the number of visitors to public events, conferences, theatrical performances, concerts, film screenings, other sporting and entertainment events, religious ceremonies, as well as museums and exhibition centers, spas, water parks, swimming pools will increase to a maximum of 600 (currently – 200), keeping 50%. occupancy limit, the maximum number of participants allowed in the open event space is increased to a maximum of 1,000, events are allowed up to 24 hours. (currently until 10 pm), there is no limit to the size of the groups at a table in catering establishments, maintaining 50 percent. Limit of occupation of premises and limitation of working hours to 24 hours.
In Denmark – decreased from 247.7 to 238.5. From March 1. restrictions are relaxed at the national and regional levels.
In Sweden – decreased from 427.1 to 227.4. From June 1. the measures taken relax.
In croatia – decreased from 229.5 to 139.8. The EU’s national COVID certification system has been approved and became operational on June 1. The certificates are available in electronic and paper format, as are those who received the first dose, 22 days after vaccination with the first dose, noting that border services are fully prepared to accept certificates issued by other countries.
In Spain – decreased from 139.7 to 132.1. Restrictive measures are generally applied / relaxed at the regional level.
Madrid and the central region of Castilla-La Mancha are only now abandoning the mandatory use of masks in public outdoor places. The requirement to wear masks indoors is maintained.
In regions where the morbidity rate will fall below 50 new infections / 100,000 inhabitants / in the last 14 days, discos and nightclubs will be allowed to open, with opening hours limited to 3 hours. of the night. A decision has yet to be made on additional security measures, such as whether dancing will be allowed, divination will be restricted, or whether masks will be mandatory.
Madrid already has restaurants and bars open until 1:00 p.m. of the night.
In Ireland – increased from 102.6 to 119.5. From April 12. restrictions are relaxed.
In Norway It decreased from 110.5 to 102.9. As of February 3. measures are mitigated / strengthened, depending on the epidemiological situation of the regions, together with strict epidemiological control of arrivals.
in Germany It decreased from 149.6 to 98.9. Since April 23. the “emergency brake” has come into force and stricter measures can be applied in regions with a high incidence.
The infectivity rate was 0.87. The number of new infections per 100,000 population has fallen below 25 in the last 7 days.
Starting June 7. In the cities of Hamburg and Berlin, restaurants and cafes can serve customers indoors; a negative test result is required, and as of June 4. In Berlin, it is no longer necessary to give a negative result on the restaurant terraces. Since June 11. the hotels will be able to receive tourists again.
A group of 6 people were identified as illegally dealing in falsified “paper” vaccination certificates.
In Italy It decreased from 135.8 to 95.4. Starting January 18. the measures are hardened / mitigated depending on the epidemiological situation of the regions (white, yellow, orange, red risk levels).
In the czech republic – decreased from 118.2 to 76.4. From April 12. Mitigation measures have been put in place.
In Slovakia – decreased from 114.3 to 76.2. the measures are relaxed as of May 17. emergency canceled.
In Portugal – increased from 55.6 to 65.2. As of March 15. The gradual relaxation of measures has begun.
in the United Kingdom – increased from 40.7 to 48.9. June 21 the planned full lifting of pandemic restrictions may be postponed. Almost 50% are concerned. increase in the number of infections compared to the previous week. The prevalence of the Indian strain of the virus is said to be 40%. more aggressive.
In the last stage of the releases, it was planned to allow the operation of nightclubs, remove all restrictions on social contacts and the requirements for mass events.
In England, both doses of the vaccine were vaccinated at 51%, in Scotland at 48%, in Northern Ireland at 47% and in Wales at 46%. population.
In slovenia – decreased from 264.4 to 205.1. From April 12. restrictions are relaxed.
In Poland – decreased from 81.9 to 45.0. Starting June 6. The restrictions are further relaxed: trade fairs, conferences and exhibitions can be organized by contact, if at least 15 square meters. meters area: when setting the limit of participants, vaccinated people are not counted, it is allowed to resume activities for children’s playrooms, if at least 15 square meters. Area meters: when setting the limit of participants, vaccinated people are not counted.
Public gatherings (official events where participants are registered) and weddings are allowed up to 150 people (there were 50): when setting the limit of participants, vaccinated people are not counted, spontaneous / unplanned public gatherings are still prohibited ( up to 5 people can choose), public transport can occupy 75%. places.
Starting June 7. It is planned to begin vaccinating children between the ages of 12 and 15.
In malta – almost unchanged, from 9.3 to 9.9. From April 12. measurements relax.
Prepared according to information from Lithuanian missions abroad.
