How many Christmas restrictions relax in Europe. Measures prepared in Spain, Germany and the UK and WHO recommendation News, foreign news Freedom

Spain

Citing a draft from the Spanish Ministry of Health for discussion with regional health chiefs, El Mundo said the government would recommend that winter holiday meetings be held on restaurant terraces or outside.

These meetings would be limited to six people.

“Nothing is nailed down, we have to find a consensus on holiday restrictions,” said the Spanish health minister.

At the same time, on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, i.e. December 24th and 31st, the ban on leaving the house in the evening could be easily relaxed: instead of 11.00pm, Spaniards will be able to go out until 1.00am.

Germany

Restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus will be eased over the holidays in Germany, from December 23 to January 1, according to a project made public on Tuesday, Deutsche Welle writes.

Regional leaders will present their proposals to Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday.

What is the plan between December 23, 2020 and January 1, 2021

• Meetings involving more than two families (now limited to two), with a maximum of 10 adults and as many children under 14 will be allowed.
• Thereafter, people are advised to voluntarily isolate themselves for a few days.
• Churches will be allowed to hold festive ceremonies, however it is recommended to avoid typical services, which are attended by many people.
• Fireworks are discouraged and may be banned in some public places.

UK

Plans to allow families to meet for Christmas are still under discussion in the UK, writes the BBC.

Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon stressed that any relaxation of the restrictions would be “temporary” and “limited” and that the government “will continue to urge people to be careful” to limit infections.

United Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged that there are risks to Christmas gatherings, but said families should be given the opportunity to spend the holidays together.

“I can’t say Christmas this year will be normal, but in a time of adversity, time spent with loved ones is even more precious,” he said.

We all want to spend Christmas, we need it and we certainly feel we deserve it. But, of course, this virus will not guarantee a Christmas respite… We need to think carefully and evaluate the risks of visiting elderly relatives.

Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom:

France

In France, President Macron would announce, according to information from central and local media, detected by The Guardian, a three-stage relaxation of restrictions, with the reopening, on 1 December, of churches and some museums and event halls. to allow holidays in some parts of the country from 18 December.

Italy

Italy is still testing the ground and the series of measures under which Christmas will take place is expected to run until 3 December.

The opening of shops in areas with low or medium risk of contagion is scheduled until 10 pm or even 11 pm, so that people can do their Christmas shopping.

According to Reuters, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has hinted that he could close ski resorts during the winter holidays to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Conte is trying to convince more European leaders of the need for this measure, so that the restrictions can be applied “jointly”, after signing a protocol.

WHO Recommendation

The World Health Organization recommends a small Christmas group, not a large family reunion. This is the best option in a pandemic, according to world forum officials, cited by Agerpres.

“It’s incredibly difficult because, especially during the holidays, we really want to be with our family. But in some cases, not having a big family reunion is the safest option,” said Maria Van Kerkhove, head of the pandemic. WHO.

According to Maria Van Kerkhove, an online meeting would be the ideal solution.

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