What are the restrictions in the world after the discovery of the Omigron variant?

Restrictions in Europe

In France, the Ministry of Health pointed out on Saturday, November 27, that if any person is tested favorably for a new variant of the corona virus, “infected” with another, he should be isolated, even if he is vaccinated with Omigran.

“Any person at risk of a possible case or confirmed case of B1.1.529 variant, regardless of their vaccination status, should be considered + high-risk contact + and therefore placed in isolation.“, According to a text message sent to health organizations and experts.

No confirmed case of this variation has been reported so far in the country. Currently, a person should be self-isolated for only seven days after health insurance if they have been in contact with a person infected with the corona virus, have not been vaccinated, or if their immunization schedule is incomplete and / or their immunity is low.

On November 26, France suspended visits from seven South African countries, including South Africa.
“Those who have traveled in one of these countries in the last 14 days are invited to report to the authorities and undergo an RT-PCR screening test as soon as possible.” Include the services of the French Prime Minister.
In addition, the government, it calls “Policy of maximum precaution”, “Passengers planning to travel to these countries are invited to suspend their journey.”

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In Belgium, a curfew has been imposed from 11pm on Saturday. The discos are covered. Indoor sports competitions take place without spectators. Apart from weddings and funerals, private indoor receptions are now prohibited. Bars and restaurants will be closed from 11:00 pm, with customers seated and no more than six people per table.

The United Kingdom, which found the first two cases on Saturday 27 November, has decided to strike even harder. “We urge anyone entering the UK to undergo PCR testing. “ Two days after he arrived “They have to isolate themselves until they get results for it., Said Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Also, wearing a mask has been made mandatory again in stores and in traffic.
So far, antigen testing has only been requested two days after the arrival of international travelers and is not isolated until the results are available.

Great Britain to visit ten countries on Saturday, November 27 “Red listFlights from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Angola are now banned.

From Sunday, November 28, only UK residents from these countries will be accepted. Those who arrived within the last ten days should self-isolate and undergo PCR testing.

The Switzerland also announced that nationals from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Egypt and Malawi would have to undergo a negative Kovit test and 10 days of isolation when boarding and entering Switzerland.

Unlike others, the Swiss government has so far refused to take drastic measures to combat Kovit-19 nationally, arguing that the occupation of intensive care beds for Kovit patients is relatively low at this time. Day (20%).

In Germany, the limit of 100,000 deaths due to Govt-19 was last Thursday, November 25. Only German citizens will be allowed to return from South Africa from Friday evening, even if they are isolated for fourteen days. Outgoing German Health Minister Jens Spann announced that they had been vaccinated.

Italy announced a similar move. This Friday, November 26th it banned its territory from anyone staying in South Africa “In the last fourteen days”, Health Minister Roberto Speranza made the announcement on Friday “Maximum Precautions” Facing Kovid’s new variant. The worst affected countries are South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini.

In the Netherlands, there is the Omigron variant “ProbablySome of the 61 passengers from South Africa tested positive for the Covit-19 infection, and flights to five South African countries were banned.

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Restrictions in Asia

The Japanese government announced on Friday that it would tighten its entry restrictions on travelers from six South African countries, including South Africa.

Apart from South Africa, people arriving on Japanese soil from Botswana, Ezwatini, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe on Saturday will be subjected to ten days of isolation at a place selected by the government.

The Govt should test them as soon as they arrive in Japan, and three more during this isolation, the government said.

Japan decided “Take all precautionary measures”Government spokesman Hirokasu Matsuno told a news conference on Friday “Information that the effectiveness of vaccines against this variant is uncertain”.

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Following South Africa’s announcement of a new invention, Singapore will deny entry to travelers from seven South African countries from Sunday, except its citizens and permanent residents. Variation Govt-19 with multiple mutations.

Non-Singaporeans and travelers who do not have a permanent residence permit in the Southeast Asian city-state and have recently traveled to one of these countries “You will not be allowed to enter or travel in Singapore”, The Ministry of Health said in a statement on Friday.

The ministry said the new restrictions would apply to travelers from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe from Sunday.

Singaporeans and permanent residents can still enter the country of 5.5 million people, but must comply with strict ten-day isolation.

Singapore has not yet detected a case of the new variant, but officials want to pick it up “All necessary measures to reduce risk”, The ministry explains.

A spokesman for President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday that the Philippines had stopped flights from countries where a new variant of the corona virus, first detected in South Africa, had been detected.

“Temporary suspension of international flights from South Africa, Botswana and other countries with the possibility of local cases or variation B.1.1.529 … effective immediately”Spokeswoman Carlo Nogrells said in a statement.

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Restrictions in Africa

Following the discovery of a new variant of the Covit-19, first identified in South Africa, Morocco decided on Friday to ban its entry into its territory, the official MAP news agency reported.

“Following reports of the emergence of a new dangerous variant in South Africa, Moroccan authorities have decided to ban the entry of nationals from this country and into South African countries (Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Ezwatini, Mozambique)., Zimbabwe).”, Citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says MAP.

This move is also worrying. “Travelers coming or going from these countries“, Refers to the same source.

Note that the Kingdom of Serif has decided to suspend flights to and from Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom due to the evolution of the health conditions of these three countries. The suspension of flights with Russia, which ended in early October, was lifted. Flights to and from France will stop at 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 28th.

Restrictions in the Middle East

Israel will ban foreigners from entering its territory from Sunday evening in hopes of slowing the spread of a new variant of the Omigron corona virus, officials said, confirming the first case in the country.

“Foreigners are prohibited from entering Israel except in cases approved by the Special CommitteeThe move came into effect on Sunday evening, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

Vaccinated Israeli citizens must be subjected to PCR testing and three days of self-isolation, and for those who have not been vaccinated the action has been extended to seven days, the report said. The results stopped the reopening of borders to vaccinated foreign tourists on November 1.

The announcement of these measures has not yet been approved by the government.

Officials said the rules for meetings would not be changed, except for the requirement to provide a health pass for events that previously had a capacity of 50 people instead of 100.

Restrictions in Latin America

Brazilian company The Health Monitor (ANVISA) on Friday recommended that flights from six South African countries be grounded due to a new variant of the Covit-19 that has appeared in the region.

“As a precautionary measure, we recommend the immediate suspension of all flights from South Africa, Botswana, Sweden, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe, in view of the potential impact of the new variant on the global environment., Anvisa explained in a statement.

The Regulatory Commission has also recommended “Foreign travelers who have crossed these countries in the last 14 days have been suspended from staying in Brazil.”.

Anvisa also recommends that Brazilians returning from these countries be placed in isolation. It is now up to President Jair Bolsanaro’s government to decide whether or not to heed these recommendations.