The lifting of most restrictions on COVID19 was decided by the Belgian Government after yesterday’s meeting of the Consultative Committee.
In particular, it was decided to lift the restrictive measures in the restaurant, the reopening of discos and nightclubs from October 1, the increase in the number of participants in both outdoor and indoor events with the use of the covid safe ticket, the abolition of teleworking and the lifting of the measure for a limited number of participants in home gatherings.
Regarding the dining areas, from September 1: Finally comes the limit of the number of people allowed to sit per table, there is no need for a specific distance between the tables, the green light has been given for service in the bar and not only in seating, weddings and private events will be allowed dance, while from October 1 will be allowed in restaurants.
However, some of the measures, such as the opening of discos and the abolition of teleworking, will not yet be implemented in the Brussels region as the number of people vaccinated is lower than in Flanders and Wallonia. It was also decided to consider the conditions for the implementation of mandatory vaccination of nursing staff, including the self-employed in the field of health.
The Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander de Croo, stressed that the results of the success of the vaccination program have been seen and called on the rest of the country residents who have not been vaccinated to do so immediately.
Vaccinations in Portugal reached 70%
Portugal has decided to ease restrictions on the number of people allowed in restaurants and cultural venues, two weeks ahead of schedule, a government minister announced today as the vaccination campaign progressed faster than expected.
Secretary of State Mariana Vieira da Silva said the number of people allowed to sit together inside restaurants or cafes had risen from eight to six and to 15 out of 10 for those sitting outside.
Cultural events, weddings and baptisms can fill 75% of the hall capacity, a 50% increase. Cultural venues and other businesses can be open until 2 in the morning.
“The pandemic is not over,” she told a news conference. «It surprised us with new variations that we did not expect. It is our responsibility to continue to monitor its evolution and to continue the necessary behaviors to control the pandemic.».
Negative tests or digital certificates continue to be required for indoor meals on weekends and holidays, as well as hotel accommodation.
Portugal accelerated its vaccination campaign in the summer, following a slow start and as the rise of the Delta variant in June worried authorities.
Cases have stabilized since the end of July at about 3,000 a day. The R reproduction index rose slightly in August, but remains below 1, according to government data, indicating that the spread of the pandemic is slowing.
Portugal reported 2,507 new Covid-19 cases today and 9 deaths, bringing the total number of infections to 1,014,632, or almost one in 10 Portuguese, and the total number of deaths to 17,622.
Until Thursday, 70% of the population was fully vaccinated, according to government figures.
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