European countries are developing ways to reduce travel to reduce the spread of Omicron

European countries tighten sanctions to curb the spread of Omicron coronavirus after The Netherlands retaliated tightly closed nationwide Saturday.

Germany introduced new access to immigrants from the UK and several other European countries, Berlin on Sunday designated the UK a “viral-free zone”, triggering the country’s tougher travel laws.

By Monday, only German citizens, residents and travelers will be allowed to enter Germany from the UK. Immigrants must stay away for 14 days, regardless of whether they are vaccinated.

New travel restrictions were also introduced for immigrants from Denmark, France and Norway. Newcomers should be kept in isolation for at least five days if they have not been vaccinated or recovered from the virus.

Omicron is highly contagious than previous complications and can be contracted by those who have been vaccinated twice.

Covid-19 cases also hit the United States last week: New York State and the District of Columbia reported a series of lawsuits. On Sunday, President Joe Biden’s senior adviser warned of “growing” pressure. US medical system as new cases begin to “become difficult” across America and the rest of the world.

“Our hospitals, if things look like they are looking now, in the next week or two, people will be very stressed,” Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told ABC on Sunday. .

Austria, which has just released the country, said it would allow entry of those who have been vaccinated since Monday. Those who did not receive their guidance had to be tested to enter the country.

The Dutch government has closed all bars, unnecessary shops, guest houses, gymnasiums and gymnasiums until January 14. Professional games will be held in large numbers and families can invite more than four guests over the Christmas period, to reduce. for two after the holidays.

Although no country has yet visited the Netherlands, all are being pressured by scientists to take action. Ireland is set to arrive home at 8pm from Monday after the government withdrew suggestions from health professionals to call the resort to close at 5pm.

Health officials warned of 20,000 cases a day and, in extreme cases, up to 2,000 people in hospital and 400 in need of intensive care.

“Communication with the public in the next three weeks is essential,” said Philip Nolan, who oversees government epidemics of scientific advisory groups. wrote on Twitter Friday. “The difference between a 10 percent reduction in good communication and what we had at Christmas 2020 could double the number of infections.”

The Italian health ministry this week called on the regions to intensify their efforts to address the current epidemic and the expansion of hospitals.

Campania, a province with Naples and the Amalfi coast, banned internal meetings including children’s parties.

UK Ministry of Health Sajid Javid he said he could not guarantee he would not call for the closure of Christmas before it happened.

Spain and Portugal, where vaccines are among the highest in Europe, have warned that they should tighten sanctions as Omicron species spread.

Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, has convened an extraordinary online meeting of government officials on Wednesday to discuss how to implement the ban.

In a televised statement on Sunday, he said the rapid spread of Covid-19 virus poses a “real risk”, but added that despite the prevalence of daily illness, the number of Covid-19 patients hospitalized was less than a year ago. , before vaccination.

Belgium will see new options Wednesday.

France banned Tourist attractions and businesses from the UK starting on Saturday except French citizens are residents and with special reasons.

There were protests in several countries. More than 25,000 people protested across France on Saturday over more than 100 protests against vaccination requirements and other restrictions related to the epidemic, police said. It was the 23rd week of demonstrations like this.

In Germany, there were protests in cities including Hamburg, Nuremberg and Cottbus, with some resorting to violence. The protesters held up placards saying: “Thinking authority instead of the vaccine role,” referring to the protesters. pushed by the new German government enacting a law to vaccinate next year.

Additional reports of Jude Webber in Dublin, Victor Mallet in Paris, Silvia Sciorilli Borrelli in Milan, James Politi in Washington and Peter Wise in Lisbon