Health Times Liu Meiyan
Since February, many European countries have lifted epidemic prevention restrictions. At the same time, according to Baidu's real-time big data report on the epidemic, Europe reported a record 12 million new cases in the first week of February, a record number of confirmed cases in a single week.
Denmark: Almost all epidemic prevention restrictions were lifted, with a maximum of 93,721 new confirmed cases in a single day
Current status: there are 570414 confirmed cases in Denmark. On February 3, it set a recent record for 93,721 new confirmed cases in a single day.
Epidemic prevention policy: On February 1, local time, Denmark announced the end of almost all restrictions. No restrictions are imposed throughout Denmark except for entry-related provisions. Wearing masks, vaccinations, and negative test certificates are a thing of the past, allowing large events and reopening restaurants and dance halls. Denmark thus became the first EU country to face the peak of the Opichron infection and hardly impose any quarantine restrictions.
Norway: Nucleic acid testing is no longer required for arrival in Norway, with a maximum of 24,958 new confirmed cases in a single day
Current status: there are 803141 confirmed cases in Norway. On January 22, it set a recent record for new cases, with 24,958 new confirmed cases in a single day.
Anti-epidemic policy: The Norwegian government has also eliminated a number of COVID-19 measures, including a ban on the provision of alcoholic beverages after 11 p.m. and a limit of up to 10 people for private gatherings. Both university and continuing education students can take classes offline without the need for social distancing. Travelers to Norway will no longer need nucleic acid testing upon arrival in Norway.
Sweden: The requirement to wear masks and restrict social contact was lifted, and the highest number of new confirmed cases in a single day 138985
Current status of the outbreak: 850712 confirmed cases in Sweden. On 25 January, a recent record was set, with 138985 new confirmed cases in a single day.
Anti-epidemic policy: Sweden joined the ranks of European countries that lifted COVID-19 restrictions on February 3, and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson announced that although the pandemic is not over, it has entered a new phase. Starting February 9, Swedish restaurants will no longer be subject to capacity, social distancing or time. The requirement to vaccinate and wear masks on public transport will be lifted, as will guidance to restrict social access.
Switzerland: Ended the work-from-home and quarantine policy, with a single-day highest number of 89,321 new confirmed cases
Current status of the epidemic: 859438 confirmed cases in Switzerland. On January 31, it set a recent record for 89,321 new confirmed cases in a single day.
Epidemic prevention policy: The Swiss government also announced on February 3 that it will end the work-from-home order and quarantine policy after exposure to the virus. The Swiss government said in a statement that it noted positive developments in hospitals, with no overload despite a new high number of infections and a further decline in intensive care unit utilization.
France: Gradually relaxing epidemic prevention measures, with the highest number of new confirmed cases in a single day 501635
Current status of the epidemic: 6483843 confirmed cases in France. On January 26, a recent record was set, with 501635 new confirmed cases in a single day.
Epidemic prevention policy: France is also gradually relaxing its epidemic prevention measures. Starting Feb. 2, cultural institutions and stadiums such as theatres, cinemas, and performance halls will no longer require people to wear masks outdoors, and for businesses and government agencies, the government will no longer mandate remote work. From February 16, nightclubs can reopen, and the ban on theaters and cinemas, as well as on public transport, will be lifted.
United Kingdom: Most of the epidemic prevention restrictions have been lifted, and 847371 new confirmed cases in a single day
Current status: there are 2398064 confirmed cases in the UK. On 1 February, a recent record was set, with 847371 new confirmed cases in a single day.
Epidemic prevention policy: Since January 27, local time, the United Kingdom has officially lifted most of the epidemic prevention restrictions, and masks are no longer required indoors, and the government no longer requires people to work from home. The requirement for vaccine passports to enter venues and participate in events has been changed to voluntary.
Czech Republic: Covid-19 passes are no longer required in public places, with a maximum of 57,378 new confirmed cases in a single day
Current status of the epidemic: 321481 confirmed cases in Denmark. On February 2, it set a recent record for new cases, with 57,378 new confirmed cases in a single day.
Anti-epidemic policy: In Eastern Europe, the Czech government has also announced that from February 7, it will no longer need a COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants and other public places.