Tag: Restrictions

Categories EU

Relaxing Covid restrictions during the summer could cause ‘fast and significant increase’ in spread of Delta variant – ECDC report

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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned that EU states risk a “fast and significant increase” in the spread of the Delta Covid variant if they proceed with relaxing restrictions during the summer. … Read More >Relaxing Covid restrictions during the summer could cause ‘fast and significant increase’ in spread of Delta variant – ECDC report

Categories World

Anti-Covid measures tightened in New Zealand over fears of Delta variant, after 100+ days without new coronavirus cases

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A higher Covid-19 alert level, just one step short of lockdown, has been implemented in Wellington, as authorities fear the more dangerous Delta strain of the deadly virus was brought to the island country. … Read More >Anti-Covid measures tightened in New Zealand over fears of Delta variant, after 100+ days without new coronavirus cases

Categories Russia

With infectious Delta strain on rise, Moscow to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination or negative test to visit bars & restaurants

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Moscow’s bars and restaurants buzzed as much of the rest of Europe languished under lockdowns. Now though, new restrictions are being imposed in the city for those who have yet to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or have had the virus. … Read More >With infectious Delta strain on rise, Moscow to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination or negative test to visit bars & restaurants

Categories Russia

Moscow grapples with record rise in Covid-19 cases, new curfew extended as bosses told they can lay off employees who refuse jab

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Russia’s capital has recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, with 9,056 positive tests in a 24-hour period and a renewed effort by authorities to encourage people to sign up for a vaccine. … Read More >Moscow grapples with record rise in Covid-19 cases, new curfew extended as bosses told they can lay off employees who refuse jab

Categories EU

Total shutdown of brothels in German region ‘no longer constitutional,’ court says, allowing red-light district to reopen

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A regional court has struck down a ban on the operation of brothels in one of Germany’s states, arguing that the improving Covid-19 situation allows for sex workers to return to work. … Read More >Total shutdown of brothels in German region ‘no longer constitutional,’ court says, allowing red-light district to reopen

Categories Asia & Pacific

Japan to partially lift Tokyo’s coronavirus state of emergency one month before Olympics

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Japan is set to lift the state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas one month ahead of the Olympics, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said. Certain “quasi-emergency” measures, however, will be maintained for two more weeks. … Read More >Japan to partially lift Tokyo’s coronavirus state of emergency one month before Olympics

Categories EU

Slovenia ends second Covid-19 emergency after infection rate falls, but quarantine restrictions remain

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Slovenia has ended its coronavirus state of emergency after the spread of the infection decreased. Authorities are urging citizens to continue abiding by the restrictions and hailed vaccination as the best method against Covid-19. … Read More >Slovenia ends second Covid-19 emergency after infection rate falls, but quarantine restrictions remain

Categories Asia & Pacific

South Korea relaxes Covid restrictions on music and sports events ahead of plan to end quarantine for some vaccinated travelers

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The nation has started the next stage of easing Covid measures, paving the way for larger gatherings at outdoor concerts and sports events, as it prepares to end quarantine for some travelers who were fully vaccinated abroad. … Read More >South Korea relaxes Covid restrictions on music and sports events ahead of plan to end quarantine for some vaccinated travelers