Which countries are abandoning anticoronavirus measures?
The strain of coronavirus “omicron” is spreading around the world, but more and more countries report that they have passed the peak incidence and remove internal restrictions.
Earlier, coved restrictions were lifted by Britain, Mexico, Israel. Partial relaxations occurred in Denmark, the Czech Republic, Norway.
The Danish prime minister announced that the nation would return to "life as we knew it before the crown" and that the disease "no longer threatens society."
Restrictions on the coronavirus have been eased in New Delhi, India’s capital, with the weekend curfew lifted and private offices, restaurants and cinemas able to operate at 50% load.
The Spanish government is trying to move from crisis to control, approaching the coronavirus in the same way that countries are battling flu or measles.
In Greece, music is allowed in restaurants and bars, and opening hours are extended. Capacity restrictions will remain in place for sporting events, and a double mask is mandatory in supermarkets and transport.
France has eased restrictions on schools. Parents are not required to immediately pick up a child for a COVID-19 test if he or she has been exposed to the virus.
Test kits available at pharmacies will be free.
Health Minister Chris Fern said the country would ease some of the restrictions imposed in connection with COVID-19.
From February 7, vaccination certificates will no longer be required to access diners, restaurants and social clubs. From February 14, these certificates will not be needed to visit places such as cinemas, theaters, indoor pools, spas and gyms.
The restrictions in the Netherlands were among the toughest in Europe. Dutch hospitality establishments have been closed since December 18 in an effort to contain the omicron variant. Despite the limitations, the number of cases of Covid-19 is increasing and about 60,000 cases are currently reported daily.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the country was "taking risks" by relaxing restrictions. The decision follows a wave of anger from many hotel sector workers who were frustrated by the government's decision to allow shops, gyms, hairdressers and sex workers to resume operations on January 15 while their sector was closed.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the government to review quarantine measures taking into account the concerns of small and medium-sized businesses.
Entertainment and sports events, weddings, anniversaries, exhibitions, forums should be held without restrictions for visitors who have green status in the Ashyq system.
Sports centers, health, religious and entertainment facilities, shopping centers, retail chains, casinos, nightclubs and karaoke will be open to visitors with green status.
From February 19, Austria will ease measures banning unvaccinated people from going to restaurants. People with a negative COVID test will be able to visit restaurants and tourist attractions.
The government of Finland announced that the burden on the health care system is decreasing.
From February 1, restaurants will be allowed to work until 21:00, which is three hours longer than currently allowed, the government said in a statement. Bars will still have to close at 18:00 and stop serving alcohol at 17:00.
The government said restrictions on low-risk cultural and sporting events could be eased.
Source: atorus