Europe is once again seeing a surge of COVID-19 cases — here is our summary of the measures being taken across the continent.
In some parts, the increase has been compounded by the emergence of the new Omicron variant, first detected in South Africa.
Some countries have taken steps targeting the unvaccinated, while programmes are also being rolled out in several nations to vaccinate young children.
Italy
Italy further tightened its restrictions on Thursday (23 December), barring unvaccinated from public spaces and enforcing mask wearing outdoors.
Outdoor New Year’s Eve celebrations have been banned, and discos will be closed until January 31.
A daily record of nearly 44,600 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours on Thursday, as well as 168 deaths.
The country already requires unvaccinated EU citizens to quarantine for five days if entering the country, while vaccinated visitors from EU countries must get a negative test within 24 hours of arrival.
The Italian government on December 6 imposed new rules on those who are not vaccinated with the issuing of a “super” health…
