Restrictions have been reintroduced in Iceland due to new cases of Covid-19. The country's prime minister reassures that these are only preventive measures, and not proof that the situation is getting out of control.
On June 15, Iceland opened its borders to tourists. As the authorities of this small country assured, the epidemic was under control, andof all inhabitants of the island (over 360,000 people) were tested for coronavirus.According to Prime Minister Katrin Jakonsdottir, thanks to mass testing of tourists, the country also almost eliminated the epidemic coronavirus.
Restrictions come back
Unfortunately, according to PAP, at the end of July, restrictions were restored in Iceland due to the emergence of new cases of Covid-19. The Prime Minister of Iceland reassures that these are only preventive measures and not proof that the situation is getting out of hand. 10 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Iceland in the last 24 hours.
"As of Friday noon, the maximum number of people that can gather will be reduced from 500 to 100. Icelanders will again have to apply the two-meter separation rule. hairdresserthe obligation to wear masks will be introduced for the first time- we read in the PAP news.
- Additional restrictions will apply to people coming from abroad. Until now, all tourists from countries considered risky, in order to avoid quarantine, were tested against Covid-19 at the airport and at the ferry terminal. From Friday, if they stay in Iceland 10 days or more, they will have to undergo a second additional coronavirus test. "