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The new crackdown on the coronavirus in England limiting gatherings to no more than six people is more drastic than in many countries in Europe.
Starting Monday, it will be illegal to gather in groups of seven or more anywhere in the country, indoors or outdoors, Boris Johnson has announced.
Only schools, workplaces, and a limited number of other places will be exempt.
England’s new measures restricting groups to six people are relatively difficult for Europe, despite the continent seeing signs of a dreaded ‘second wave’ of the virus after the closures.
In Spain, restrictions vary by region. Catalonia introduced a ban on social gatherings of more than 10 people, except for work meetings or travel, while Murcia also introduced a limit of six.
As of Monday, it will be illegal to gather in groups of seven or more anywhere in England, indoors or out, Boris Johnson has announced.
Greece has seen the introduction of local restrictions on the island of Lesbos, the island of Mykonos, the Halkidiki peninsula, and the Chania and Heraklion regions of Crete.
These include a ban on gatherings of more than nine people, either indoors or outdoors, and a limit of four people per table in any restaurant, except in cases where the party is made up of family members, where the limit it is six people.
Portugal has now entered a new phase in its “de-escalation” strategy, with regional alert states, reviewed every two weeks.
Confinement is mandatory for those suffering from or infected with coronavirus, or are being actively monitored by health authorities for symptoms of COVID-19.
The Health Department announced the significant increase in deaths, but said it did not include Northern Ireland, which has not yet reported its figures.
European nations are only seeing a fraction of the weekly admissions they had during the peak of the pandemic, raising questions about whether it can really constitute a ‘second wave’
The Greater Lisbon area is in a state of contingency due to localized outbreaks of coronavirus.
Public and private gatherings are limited to 10 people, while shops and services open at 10 a.m. M. And they close at 8 p.m. M., With the exception of restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, sports facilities, gas stations, health and veterinary clinics.
In Ireland, indoor meetings are limited to six people, with exceptions for businesses such as shops and restaurants, where there are specific guidelines.
No more than six people from a maximum of three different households are allowed in a private home or garden gatherings, while outdoor gatherings are limited to 15 people.
Restaurants and cafes may remain open, with a mandatory closing time at 11:30 p.m.
There are established protocols for restaurants to follow, including the maximum allowed number of six people. Diners should wear face covers until seated and again on departure.
In Germany, there are national rules that restrict movement and limit activity.
One home may meet another outside, but working from home is recommended whenever possible.
The status of restaurants, hotels, theaters, cinemas, bars and other similar venues will differ from region to region, but the use of masks is required in certain public areas in all 16 German states.
In Berlin, hosts of private parties or gatherings of more than 50 people must follow the rules of the pandemic and collect contact information in case someone tests positive for coronavirus.
Up to 750 people can gather for private or public indoor events, and that number will rise to 1,000 in October, a cap that will remain in effect until the end of the year.
Up to 5,000 people can gather for outdoor events. Events with more than 5,000 people are prohibited until the end of the year.
France had previously imposed rules that prohibited more than 10 people from gathering in any public space.
Events for up to 5,000 people are allowed in outdoor spaces and in covered spaces subject to compliance with specific health rules.
Local authorities in a growing number of cities and regions, including Paris, have expanded this to include public outdoor spaces as well. Failure to comply with these restrictions can result in a fine.
