Coronavirus: Live Update of new restrictions in Europe

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This is a live update of the restrictions gradually being imposed since March 15th in Europe. 
 
  • Belgium has entered into lockdown, with citizens asked to stay at home and limit contact to their closest family. All non-essential shops and open-air markets closed and people expected to work at home. The lockdown will expire April 5, 2020;
  • Turkey's land border with Bulgaria has been closed to the entry and exit of passengers. Border will still be open for logistics. Bulgaria's Ministry of Transport said it would ban incoming flights from Italy and Spain. Bulgarians who wanted to return home from these countries would have March 16 and 17 to do so and would face a 14-day quarantine;
  • In France the measures go further since the non-food retail (except pharmacies, gasoline pumps and banks) are completely closed. The measures are until further notice. Movements of French nationals are stricly limited. The measures taken now mirror those taken in Spain;
  • Austria closed all schools, universities. Foreign travellers from outside the Schengen area are prohibited from entering Austria until further notice. EU citizens and foreigners who are entitled to enter are obliged to do a 14-day self-monitored home quarantine immediately after entering Austria by air and land. With few exceptions, much of the country's land borders with Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland and Italy are blocked. The transport of goods to and from these countries remain authorised but with heavy border checks. All non-essential retail is now closed. The lockdown was recently extended until April, 13;
  • Croatia announced a series of restrictions on international border crossings. Foreign arrivals from hard-hit countries, such as Italy and China, are required to spend 14 days in quarantine facilities. Authorities also implemented health monitoring for passengers from many countries affected by the virus, including Spain, the US and Sweden. Travellers from these countries should self-isolate for two weeks;
  • The Czech Republic  closed their borders for tourists. Transport of goods remains authorised. Czechs are prohibited to travel to high-risk countries, and to and from other countries deemed risky;
  • Denmark closed it borders to all tourists. All travel, all vacations and all foreigners who cannot prove a creditable purpose of entering Denmark, will be denied entrance at the Danish border. The closure would not apply to the transport of goods, including foods, medicine and industrial supplies;
  • Greece imposed a total ban on public movement as of Monday, March 23. All nonessential transport and movement of people will be prohibited. The government has already closed the country’s borders to all non-European Union citizens, while the only shops open are supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations, pet shops, food delivery companies, groceries, bakeries, kiosks and banks.
  • Hungary closed its borders for international passengers. More moves are expected to be announced soon.
  • Poland closed its borders to all tourists for 10 days. Transport of goods remains authorised. Bars, restaurants and non essential retail is closed. Border crossings with Germany will be subject to border checks and the number of entry points is reduced. 
  • The most dramatic move was in Spain where the country decided to follow the example of Italy and impose a country wide lockdown. The population is authorised to go to work and continue to buy food, medicine or other elements of basic necessities. As in Italy the government is encouraging offices to move to teleworking (home offices). Factories remain open and production is expected to continue. 
  • Germany Borders are closed till further notice for tourists. Goods and cross-border commuters is exempt, business travel is also allowed. Most shops are closed except supermarkets, weekly markets, delivery services, pharmacies, medical supply stores, drug stores, petrol stations, banks and savings banks, post offices, laundromats and wholesalers. No more than two people are allowed to meet in public - exept for families or members of one household. In Bavaria and Saxony also DIY stores had to close now.
  • Latvia stopped nearly all foreigners from entering the country, with all international travel, by air, rail, sea and road cancelled. Latvians and foreigners with residency rights in Latvia are able to enter the country.
  • Lithuania on March 16 shut its borders to nearly all foreigners. Lithuanian citizens were also banned from leaving the country, except for business trips.
  • Luxembourg has decided to close its non-essential shops, schools, restaurants (except those within hotels and workplaces), all cultural institutions, bars. The population is asked to work from home if possible and to restrict social interactions. Construction work has stopped for 3 months. 
  • The Netherlands announced that entry restrictions will be tightened for non-EU citizens who wish to travel to the Netherlands starting from March 19. The travel restrictions do not apply to EU citizens (including citizens of the United Kingdom) and their family members, as well as citizens from Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Lichtenstein and their familiy members. 
  • Norway has shut its ports and airports from March 16, although exemptions will be made for Norwegians returning from abroad as well as for goods. The country also said it will implement extensive controls of its land entry points, but will not shut its border with neighbouring Sweden.
  • Portugal has suspended its flights from outside the EU, excluding the UK, USA, Canada, Venezuela, South Africa and Portuguese speaking countries. Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said that travel restrictions on the land border with Spain should guarantee that free movement of goods continues and protect the rights of workers, but that "there must be a restriction (on travelling) for the purposes of tourism or leisure".
  • Romania banned most foreigners from entering the country on March 21 and tightened restrictions on movement inside the country. Foreign citizens and stateless persons are banned from entering Romania through all border points.
  • Sweden has temporarily stopped non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside the EEA and Switzerland. The decision took effect on 19 March and will initially apply for 30 days.
  • In Switzerland the "extraordinary situation" has been called out. So far until April 19 all restaurants, bars and not necessary retailers are closed and it's not allowed to crowd. Also expecting and already recongnizing lower roundwood demands the association of forest owners in Bern recommends to stop all logging activities that are not necessary for the forest health of the forests.
  • The UK who have been trailing behind other countries in the EU have now closed schools, restaurants, pubs, cinemas. Retail remains open. More strict measures are expected to be announced soon.
 
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