In Europe, Greece and Italy have announced a policy to abolish post-immigration quarantine measures for travelers who have been vaccinated against the new corona virus, and there is a growing movement to resume accepting foreign tourists.
From the 14th, Greece will give travelers from 53 countries including the United Kingdom and the United States, in addition to the member states of the EU = European Union, proof that they have completed vaccination with the new coronavirus or negative proof by PCR test. The 10-day quarantine measures after entry have been abolished on condition that they are presented.
A ferry carrying foreign tourists arrived on the island of Milos in the Aegean Sea on the 15th.
A family man from Germany said, "I've been booking and waiting for two months in advance. It's a great decision to resume sightseeing and I'm happy to be here."
A woman from France said, "I've just arrived and I'm looking forward to exploring this island."
"More than half of the inhabitants are involved in the tourism industry. We have been waiting for the resumption of tourism," said the head of the local government on Milos.
From the 16th, Italy will accept tourists from EU member states, Japan, the United States, etc. if there is proof that vaccination has been completed.
However, there are concerns in Europe that the resumption of tourism could spread the infection again, and each country wants to accelerate vaccination and dispel concerns.