While Austria orders the confinement of unvaccinated people, countries such as Germany and Russia are studying the possibility of requiring a health pass in public spaces and transport to stop the spread of the pandemic.
Several European countries have re-established restrictive measures to stop the new wave of infections by covid-19. Among the restrictions, the decision taken by the Government of Austria, which since Monday has ordered a confinement for people who have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
The measure, which will remain in force until at least November 24, obliges these people – 35% of the population, some two million Austrians – to stay in their homes except for essential activities, among which is going to work, to the doctor or to make purchases of basic products. After setting several absolute records in the numbers of infections, the Government hopes that the plan will serve to boost the vaccination campaign.
The government of Russia, which have confirmed 38,420 positive cases and 1,211 deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, has sent a bill to Parliament to implement the mandatory use of a health pass in public places and transport.
Likewise, the three parties that negotiate the future government coalition in Germany They agree to impose a series of restrictions for the unvaccinated and face the worsening of the pandemic in the country, where vaccination rates are among the lowest in Europe.
This agreement includes measures to reduce contacts and the requirement to have a vaccination certificate or a negative test to get on a means of public transport.
Meanwhile in France all primary school students have to wear the mask in class again.
In addition, the covid-19 certificate is necessary for many social events, such as going to the cinema, the theater or a stadium, but also to have a drink in a bar, in a cafe or in a restaurant.
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