In many European countries, the infection with the new coronavirus has spread again, and the infection with the mutant virus Omicron strain has also spread, and each country is taking measures one after another.

Of these, in Germany, where more than 100 people infected with the Omicron strain have been confirmed so far, Prime Minister Schortz expressed concern about the spread of the infection on the 21st, and as a countermeasure, a soccer match from the 28th of this month onwards. We announced that we will not allow large-scale events such as this to be held except for non-audience.



In addition, the maximum number of vaccinated people is limited to 10 when attending and holding private meetings.



"We can't keep an eye on the next wave of infection," Schortz said, calling for understanding of the tightening of regulations.



On the other hand, in France, where the number of newly infected people exceeded 70,000 a day on the 21st, infection by the Omicron strain is spreading, and according to the government, one in three newly infected people is in Paris, which is particularly serious. It is believed to be according to the Omicron strain.



The French government is aiming to submit a bill that requires the presentation of vaccination certificates when using restaurants and long-distance transportation, and Atal spokesman said the bill was scheduled for the beginning of the year on the 21st. We have announced that we will consult with the extraordinary cabinet meeting on the 27th of this month.



"We are in a tense situation with nearly 16,000 new Corona patients hospitalized and more than 3,000 receiving intensive treatment in the country. We have a moment to wait in front of the Omicron strain," said Atal. There is no such thing. "



In addition, there are moves to strengthen border measures within the EU-European Union, and Italy and Greece are obliging visitors from EU countries to show negative proof regardless of vaccination.



In addition, each country is forced to strengthen measures such as canceling New Year's Eve events.

EU vaccination certificate is valid for 9 months

As EU = European Union member states promote additional vaccinations, the EU executive body, the European Commission, has decided that the vaccination certificate issued in the region will be valid for 9 months from February next year. I decided.



If you do not receive a booster vaccination within the valid period, your vaccination certificate will be considered expired.



"The important thing now is that boosters go as fast as possible and protect as many people as possible," said Kyriakides, a member of the EU's health policy.



The EU introduced a digital certificate common to all member countries in July, which combines vaccination certificates and negative certificates for free movement within the region, and has been used by a total of more than 800 million people in the region so far. about it.