2G, Green Pass and others: the rules for vaccinated and not vaccinated in Europe

The first and most severe is Austria which has announced the lockdown for everyone in the coming weeks. It is all of Europe, once again the epicenter of the pandemic, to take measures mainly by making access to the Green Pass more restrictive. This is the path that Italy will probably take. However, some countries have also already established targeted closures and lockdowns leading to demonstrations and clashes.

They are ready to vary also the rules for travel within the EU. The recommendations valid up to now include the Green Pass so far with no expiry date for vaccinated people. The duration could be limited to 9 months. It is already 6 for the healed. The negative buffer is valid. It could also vary according to the colors of the zones according to the map published each week by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control. For red or dark red regions, only vaccination or swab may apply, not swab.

Austria

Vienna had already established a lockdown for the unvaccinated, which will be extended to everyone on Monday 22 November. Only outings are allowed to go to work, shop, go to the pharmacy or go to the doctor. The generalized lockdown will go on for 20 days. From 13 December it will remain only for the unvaccinated. Among Western European countries, Austria has the lowest percentage of vaccinated people, 66%, and one of the highest rates of infected. The vaccine will be mandatory from February. The Green Pass is required for foreign tourists. Quick swabs are not valid.

Germany

Berlin has chosen via del 2G. There are places open only to those who are vaccinated or cured, vaccinated O recovered in German. Only in these categories is it possible to go to the gym or to a concert. Instead, the swab is enough for work, shopping, the pharmacy, public transport. The cases in the last week have been over 50 thousand a day and the rules are more or less strict according to the situation of the Lander. Christmas markets have been canceled in Bavaria and it’s lockdown, excluding school, until December 15th. Lockdowns can occur in the most at-risk areas. The restrictions are triggered with an incidence of three hospitalized per 100 thousand inhabitants. If the incidence rises to 6 hospitalized per 100 thousand inhabitants, in order to access sports, recreational areas, bars and restaurants, a negative swab is also needed for vaccinated and recovered patients.

France

Paris needs the third dose to keep the Green Pass. The cases are currently double in Italy, 20 thousand a day. To enter France from the rest of the EU, those who do not comply with the double vaccination must bring a molecular or antigenic negative swab made less than 24 hours before departure.

Spain

Madrid is also launching the campaign for third doses. Here over 79% of the population has double vaccinations. There is no Green Pass requirement even though many local communities are asking for it. It is mandatory in Galicia to enter night clubs. The Basque Country would also like it for restaurants, visiting hospitals and for health workers. In Catalonia it serves in discos but could be extended to theaters, cinemas and restaurants.

Greece

There are new restrictions for the unvaccinated from next week. They will be prohibited from entering cinemas, museums and gyms. It is already forbidden to enter restaurants. Those over 70 must take the third dose to have the Green Pass renewal after seven months.

Belgium

For now, the green certificate is required to participate in public events and to enter public places. The use will expand because the country is one of those where infections are on the rise. Until 13 December, remote work is compulsory for four days a week. From the age of 10, a mask is mandatory indoors, but not at school.

Slovakia

Here is one of the lowest vaccination rates in Europe, around 45%. Only those vaccinated or cured within six months can enter restaurants, shopping malls, non-essential goods shops, gyms.

Czech Republic

The 2G system, even if it does not have this name, also applies here. Only vaccinated and cured can go to bars, restaurants, hotels and other services. Covid testing in schools and workplaces for the unvaccinated. Quarantine for unvaccinated tourists.

Netherlands

The Netherlands was among the first to reintroduce the curfew. It is valid for everyone and lasts three weeks. Bars and restaurants close at 8pm, non-essential goods shops at 6pm. The Green Pass is for restaurants, museums and other indoor venues. The Christmas closure of schools could be extended.

Denmark

Green certification is required to enter pubs, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Children under 15 are exempt. By September Copenhagen had lifted all restrictions.

Norway

Here, too, the Green Pass is mandatory for restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Sweden

Stockholm had revoked all anti Covid measures in September, but the Green Pass should arrive from December 1st for indoor events with more than 100 people. 85% of Swedes over the age of 16 received two or more doses of the vaccine.

Latvia

The country has been in lockdown for a few weeks already. There is a night curfew, with non-essential shops closed and cultural and sporting events prohibited. The measure was general for the first few weeks and now remains for the unvaccinated.

Ireland

You need to be vaccinated or cured to go to the cinema or the theater.

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