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Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, the state of emergency is imposed as of October 5 and lasts for 30 days. From October 5 to 18, events involving more than 10 people and more than 20 people outdoors will be prohibited indoors, according to a statement from the Czech authorities.
Not only that, opera and musical performances have been banned, and the movement of people has been restricted. In regions with the highest infection rates, schools will switch to distance education and football and hockey games will take place without spectators.
Local Health Minister Roman Prymula said that the imposition of a state of emergency was necessary due to the increasing number of coronavirus infections.
During the first wave of the pandemic, the state of emergency in the Czech Republic lasted from March 12 to May 17.
Slovakia
Slovakia also announced on Wednesday that the state of emergency will resume from October 1. The number of patients also increased considerably in the country.
The country has introduced the mandatory use of masks both indoors and outdoors if social distance guidelines cannot be followed.
Mass events can have a maximum of 50 visitors. According to the country’s government, these measures will remain in effect until November.
During the first wave of the pandemic, the state of emergency in Slovakia lasted from March 16 to June 14.
Israel
For the second time in a row, Israel has introduced quarantine measures for the second time this year. Already on September 18, the country’s authorities declared a “lokdaun”. Schools, kindergartens, hotels, supermarkets, recreation areas and beaches were once again closed in the country. Residents of the country can leave the house for no more than one kilometer only in exceptional cases.
Despite the relatively low death rate from coronavirus in the country, the number of severe cases is increasing, according to Deutsche Welle.
At least two clinics are already referring patients to other treatment facilities. In one of the largest hospitals in the country, Shamir’s doctors and hospital staff work virtually nonstop.
Despite residents expressing dissatisfaction with the strict quarantine measures, local doctors warn that the threat of the coronavirus is underestimated.
Russia
Although Russia has yet to introduce strict quarantine measures, Moscow has already announced a 2-week vacation at all schools in the region, and residents of the capital have been “advised” to work from home.
There is no talk of sanctions yet, but President Vladimir Putin has already appealed to the people about the threat of Covid-19 and the need for everyone to “follow” the recommendations.
other countries
Dutch authorities announced on September 28 that they were tightening restrictions on the coronavirus pandemic, according to Reuters.
The new rules foresee that companies work remotely, reduce the opening hours of bars and restaurants, prohibit sporting events and reduce the number of people authorized to meet.
Bars have also been restricted in the UK since late September, in some regions of France. Quarantine measures are also being tightened in the Spanish capital, Madrid, which has been hit hard by the first wave of coronavirus.
It was previously announced that rich countries have reserved half of all coronavirus vaccines. Rich countries, accounting for only 13 percent. of the world’s population, pre-purchased at 50 percent. all vaccines against Covid-19 are planned for the near future.
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