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From the second national blockade in France, England and Belgium to the “partial closure” of Germany or Austria, European states are taking tough measures to prevent the collapse of hospitals.
After a national record of 32 thousand new infections and Italy is on the verge of returning to full quarantine.
Instead, we received good news from Australia, which reported zero cases of local transmission, for the first time in 5 months.
On the day Britain surpassed the 1 million patient threshold, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the inevitable: England is back in full quarantine on Thursday.
Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister: “Even if you could double the capacity of hospitals overnight, it would not be enough, because the virus is spreading much faster than we can conceive in expanding hospitals. We have no choice. Stay in home, protect the medical system and save lives! “
The English can only go out if they go to the doctor or for food. Churches are also closing, but schools and universities remain open.
Austria will introduce a less restrictive form of quarantine at the end of the month. Restaurants, bars, entertainment venues are closed and those who may have to work from home. Instead, all stores will operate.
The Portuguese government has been applying a similar measure since November 4. Approximately 70% of the country’s population is the target, that is, those in regions with major outbreaks.
Antonio Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal: “We can no longer ask people to fully barricade themselves in their homes. We know the psychological, emotional and economic impact on work, on the development of children and the elderly in nursing homes. My message is this: stay in homes for as long as possible and when you leave, follow all safety precautions! “
The Greeks are not spared this second wave of the pandemic either.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, 1st Greece: “I was hoping I didn’t have to say that. But I can’t close my eyes to the harsh reality. We will focus on the two main sources of infection: entertainment and traffic. We suspend restaurants, except deliveries. Bars, cafes, cinemas, museums , theaters, gyms are closing. Stores, production and schools remain open. “
The conclusion is obvious: the continent is slowly closing. Experts are skeptical of European governors’ hopes that the new quarantine will be limited to a few weeks.
