Germany is captivated by a “dramatic” fourth wave of Covid, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on the eve of a crisis meeting with heads of government in the region. Daily infections hit Germany’s new record 52,826 on Wednesday as European governments reacted to the jump across much of the continent.
Belgium has announced a series of measures to avoid the blockade. “All alarms are red,” Prime Minister Alexander De Cru said and urged people to limit personal contact. “The map of Europe is turning red fast, and we are the same.”
Children in Belgium must wear masks from the age of 10, not children aged 12 before. Headquarters will be mandatory starting Saturday four days a week. In addition, a pass known as the Covid Safe Pass is required at cinemas, theaters, and museums. A third booster vaccination will be introduced to all Belgians by the end of April 2022.
Austria, which barred about two million people from being vaccinated on Monday, reported daily infections on Wednesday.
The Netherlands, which also reports record cases, has imposed a partial blockade.
From December 1, Sweden will, for the first time, introduce certificates of vaccination against Covid for concerts and other indoor events with more than 100 people. “You who are not vaccinated cannot walk normally; Its main contribution is to get vaccinated,” said Social Minister Lena Halengren. Who said the measures were strict but said Sweden was not isolated from the rest of the world.
Czech Prime Minister Andrei Babis told anyone who has not been vaccinated or has been shown to have recovered from Covid-19 will be barred from accessing public events or services. On Monday, a negative test will no longer be enough.
Neighboring Slovakia, where a record 8,342 cases were reported as of Wednesday. Is planning a similar course of action: jobs and shops that are not strictly necessary should only be available to vaccinated employees or people who can prove recovery, Prime Minister Edward Heger said.
Vaccination rates vary from continent to continent. For example, Slovak consumption is among the lowest in the European Union – 44%. While the Czech Republic is 58%, Austria 65%, and Germany 68%.
Both Germany and Austria reported queues at vaccination centers, but they had the lowest admissions in Western Europe. Austria also has a very high incidence rate of 971.5 cases per 100,000 population, significantly higher than Germany’s 319.5.
In addition to blocking the unvaccinated, some Austrian officials have called for stricter restrictions on others. Such as a possible curfew.