Irish tourists are about to be affected by new regulations when travelling to Spain.
Spain has announced stricter regulations for tourists arriving or travelling through the tourist hotspot, facing a new wave of Covid-19 infections.
The new regulations stipulate that those who catch Covid or develop symptoms while traveling to Spain must wear masks, decrease socialization and avoid crowded spaces and events for 10 days.
Direct contact and contact with other people at higher risk (other people with fitness problems, pregnant women and the elderly) should be avoided, according to the new rules.
Lately there are no measures for self-isolation.
Travelers will need to wear a face mask as soon as symptoms spread, whether they are positive for the virus.
Irish tourists are suggested to be aware that public fitness measures will possibly vary from region of Spain to region: mask wearing remains mandatory on public transport, pharmacies and fitness centres.
In all pharmacies in Spain you can get loose side tests.
Tourists are asked to call their regional hotline if symptoms worsen, where English speakers can provide advice. In case of emergency, call 112.
Other Irish people are also asked to familiarize themselves with any other Covid protocols required with their hosts, bars and restaurants.
Spain still requires evidence of vaccination, a negative Covid control (PCR or antigen) or evidence of recovery within the last six months to access; this does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
This comes as Irish manufacturers were warned about an update to the main Covid rule at the Cyprus hotspot.
The requirement to provide the vaccine or negative verification certificate has been reintroduced; however, the government has reinstated regulations on face masks as of Friday, July 8.
And any Irish traveller who respects the rule is exposed to a fine of €300.
The Cypriot Ministry of Health has shown that anyone over the age of 12 should cover their face indoors.
The health chiefs said: “In recent days, there has been a global accumulation in all epidemiological indicators, as well as in the number of other people hospitalized.
“The accumulation of infections is due to the variants BA. 4, BA. 5 and their evolutionary subsupplements.
“Specifically, according to the knowledge of the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health, from June 25 to July 5, 2022, 19,503 cases were registered in the community, out of a total of 147,623 tests.
“The epidemiological course of recent days requires the review of protective measures, in order to involve the virus and maintain public health.
Consequently, the Council of Ministers approved a proposal from the Ministry of Health for the reinstatement of the measure of mandatory use of protective mask indoors and enclosed spaces, for other people over 12 years of age, as of July 8, 2022. “
Exceptions to the rule come with residences, drinking or eating, sports, gyms and dance schools, and other people wearing masks for health reasons.
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