Portugal was badly affected by the delta variant in the corona pandemic.
In the meantime, the situation has calmed down - so there will be easing from October 1st.
From the perspective of the federal government, Portugal was still a high-risk area until September 19.
After hard weeks in summer and high case numbers due to the delta variant, the situation in the country has calmed down again.
From October 1st, the corona measures are even expected to be significantly relaxed.
Some of this also affects tourists.
Portugal vacation: These relaxed rules apply from October 1st
So far, vacationers in tourist accommodations had to present a corona certificate in order to be admitted - i.e.
proof of a complete vaccination, recovery or a negative test result
.
This restriction is on Friday
omitted
.
Evidence is then no longer required for access to fitness studios.
Anyone who arrives by plane or ship or takes part in major events is still required to provide proof of 3G.
Also interesting
: 2G rule for tour operators: Soon only those who have been vaccinated and those who have recovered will be allowed here.
The same applies to visits to nightclubs, bars and discos:
The nightlife is to reopen from October 1st,
but access is only granted to people with proof of vaccination, convalescence or testing.
In addition, the capacity restrictions in the catering industry will no longer apply in the coming month.
This means that there is no longer a predetermined maximum number of customers or people per group.
The same goes for family celebrations like weddings.
The
mask requirement
is to remain in Portugal for the time being.
Wearing mouth and nose protection is mandatory in public transport, in supermarkets, on shopping malls and at major events.
Also read
: Great Britain: From October 1st, entry is no longer possible with a German identity card.
The current corona situation in Portugal
The 7-day incidence in Portugal has now fallen just below a value of 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants (as of September 28).
The fact that neighboring Spain is doing so well again is probably due, among other things, to the fact that, alongside the United Arab Emirates, it has
one of the highest vaccination rates in the world
.
According to the vaccination database
Our World in Data
, nearly 85 percent of the population is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
(fk)
