China Overseas Chinese Network, December 9th, title: Attention overseas Chinese!
Have you got your "health pass"?
The Omi Keron mutant strain is spreading around the world, and many countries have tightened their anti-epidemic policies again, requiring people to produce vaccination certificates when entering and leaving public places.
Having a "fully vaccinated new crown vaccine" certificate is like having a "health pass".
What is the impact on daily life if there is no proof of vaccination?
Where do I need to show a vaccination certificate?
What are the requirements of each country?
Xiaoqiao will sort it out for you in detail.
Data map: On September 1, 2021, local time, in Rome, Italy, passengers showed a green pass at the train station.
Italy: Unified implementation of the Super Green Pass throughout the country
On December 6, local time, the new regulations for epidemic prevention formulated by Italy at the end of November were formally implemented. The new regulations stipulate that the Super Green Pass shall be uniformly implemented throughout Italy.
From December 6, 2021 to January 15, 2022, Italians must hold a super green pass that has completed the vaccination before they can enter and exit public places such as restaurants, bars, museums, stadiums, and cinemas.
In addition to public transportation, holders of ordinary green passes can only go to basic service places such as workplaces, supermarkets and pharmacies. Those who violate the regulations will be fined 400 Euros (approximately RMB 2,900).
Spain: Mandatory use of vaccine passports in several autonomous regions
Due to the rebound of new cases of the new crown epidemic, and the emergence of new variant strains of Omi Keron in Spain, the autonomous regions of Spain are working hard to protect themselves and strive to avoid a major outbreak in December.
At present, many autonomous regions have been approved by the local high courts to start the mandatory use of vaccine passports within their borders.
These autonomous regions are Galicia, Aragon, Balearic Islands, Murcia, Catalonia, Valencia, Navarre and Basque Country.
The regulations on vaccine passports in various autonomous regions have a greater degree of overlap. People over 12 years old are required to show vaccine passports when entering hotels, restaurants and participating in large-scale events.
New Zealand: Enter the "traffic light" epidemic prevention system
From November 17, local time, in New Zealand, people who are fully vaccinated and a small number of people with medical exemptions can apply for a vaccine certificate (My Vaccine Pass) and the version used internationally.
From midnight on December 2, local time, New Zealand entered a new epidemic prevention system called "traffic lights."
The so-called "traffic light" epidemic prevention system divides different regions into three epidemic prevention levels: red, orange, and green according to the epidemic situation.
In the green area, public facilities, shops, schools, etc. are normally open, and people who are fully vaccinated live as usual; the yellow areas have regulations on the attendance rate and social distance of public facilities and shops, and educational institutions need to take public health measures to fully vaccinate. People's life is generally as usual, but they must wear masks in public transportation, public venues, shops and other places; stricter blockade measures are implemented in the red area. It is recommended that employees work from home, and schools are allowed to open under public health measures.
Under the "traffic light" epidemic prevention system, when New Zealanders enter some public places, they need to present a vaccine certificate to prove that they have been fully vaccinated against the new crown according to the relevant regulations of the local epidemic prevention level.
Data map: A "2G" rule notice placed outside a bakery in Berlin.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Peng Dawei
Germany: Vaccination certificates are required to enter most public places
On December 2, local time, the German Federal Government and the governors of the states reached a resolution after meeting to fully implement the "2G rule" in the country. In the future, people who have not completed the vaccination will be subject to certain restrictions when shopping and attending gatherings.
In Germany, with the exception of fresh food supermarkets, you must present a vaccination certificate or a certificate of recovery after being infected with the new crown when you enter shopping places.
The same rules apply to public places such as cinemas, theaters, restaurants, indoor sports and cultural facilities.
France: The third dose of vaccination will become a necessary condition for the validity of the health pass
Starting from January 15, 2022 local time, in France, the third dose of vaccination will become a necessary condition for the continued validity of the health pass.
If the public has completed two doses of vaccination but not the third dose, their health passes will face invalidation.
When entering public places such as restaurants, cafes, movie theaters, and participating in large-scale events, people must present a valid health pass.
Portugal: Proof of vaccination is required when participating in activities with fixed seats
The Portuguese government announced that the national civil defense response level for the new crown pneumonia epidemic will be raised from "alert status" to "disaster status" starting from December 1 local time, and the relevant prevention and control measures will be tightened again.
Portugal requires people to wear masks in closed indoor places, and to present a vaccination certificate or a negative certificate for the new crown virus when entering catering establishments, tourist accommodation establishments, sports and fitness establishments, and participating in activities with fixed seats.
Argentina: plans to use health passes for large-scale events in the country
A few days ago, Argentine Minister of Health Vizotti stated that the "health pass" aimed at encouraging people to continue to be vaccinated against the new crown pneumonia will be implemented this week.
The Argentine government started using health passes for large-scale events this week to encourage people to be vaccinated against the new crown pneumonia.
It is understood that the health pass will be mandatory for people over the age of 13 to participate in large-scale events. This requires Argentine citizens to prove through a vaccination card or mobile phone application that they have completed two doses of vaccinations.
Japan: Prime Minister said it will issue electronic vaccination certificates
On December 6, local time, Japan convened the 207th Provisional Congress.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pointed out in his policy speech that he will implement the third dose of vaccination as early as possible to deal with the impact of the Omi Keron strain.
He said that after assessing the impact of existing vaccines on the Omi Keron strain to a certain extent, he will use the additional approved Modena vaccine according to the priority order, and promote the third dose of vaccine as much as possible.
In response to the spread of the Omi Kiron strain, Fumio Kishida said that he would envisage the worst situation. He said that he would use a personal number card to issue a smart phone version of an electronic vaccination certificate from December 20, local time.
Have you got your "health pass"?
Xiao Qiao reminds overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese to pay attention to relevant local policies, complete the new crown vaccination in time, and apply for a vaccination certificate.
(Source: China Overseas Chinese Network WeChat Official Account; ID: qiaowangzhongguo; Data: China News Network, China Overseas Chinese Network, People's Daily, etc.; Author: Dai Chen)