By coronavirus, part of Europe closes borders: see situation of countries

Nine European countries have decided to close their borders totally or partially due to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus, which has already infected more than 50,000 people and claimed more than 2,200 victims on the continent. After the drop in the number of cases in China, the place has become the epicenter of the disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which has led nations to take drastic measures to contain the pandemic. The actions end the free movement of more than 400 million citizens of the European Union, in addition to tourists from other continents. The main objective of governments is to prevent what happened in Italy, where more than 1,800 people died from the disFranceSwitzerland

The country started to control the border with Italy. Meetings with more than 100 people are also prohibited, and the operation of bars and clubs with more than 40 customers.

Denmark

The government blocked its borders for all tourists to enter until April 13. Danish citizens and foreigners who live in the country are an exception to the order.

The government decided to order the closure of bars, nightclubs, restaurants and non-crucial establishments, such as pharmacies, markets, gas stations and banks. The borders, however, remain open.

Spain

The government determined a state of emergency in the country, ordering the population to remain at home. Citizens are only allowed to go out for essential activities, such as buying food or medicine, working and seeking medical attention. The measure starts from this Monday and should initially last 15 days. Travel even within the country is only allowed in cases of emergency, and the borders are closed to tourists.ease.

Italy

Hardest hit by the epidemic with more than 1,800 deaths, the country has implemented quarantine throughout its territory. Circulation in the country is only allowed by presenting a certificate for work or health reasons, which includes Italian citizens and tourists. All establishments must be closed, with the exception of essentials - markets, pharmacies, banks and gas stations.

UK

The British government has so far decided not to block borders or close the doors of commercial establishments, bars, restaurants and schools because they do not consider it an effective measure to contain the pandemic.

Check below the measures that the main countries have taken so far:

Germany

The country will close its borders with its neighbors France, Austria and Switzerland as of Monday morning, the 16th. The decision was taken by Chancellor Angela Merkel. Germany has already recorded at least nine deaths from patients with coronavirus and more than 4,500 cases of infection

Portugal

The country has not yet seen the need to close the border, but the matter is being discussed by the authorities. The only restriction imposed so far is flights and cruises from Italy.

Netherlands

The Netherlands ordered the closure of bars, nightclubs, cafes and restaurants as of Monday. The borders remain open

Austria

The country has placed controls at border points with Italy, Switzerland and Lichtentein. Citizens of these three countries are barred from entry.

Belgium

The government has determined that all schools, bars, cafes, restaurants remain closed until April 3. The police are checking the streets to see if the order is being carried out. The borders remain open.

Czech republic

Government ordered the closure of the border for tourists. Only Czechs and foreigners enter with a residence and work visa.

Poland

Government decided to veto the entry of tourists and determined that Poles who return from travel must go through a quarantine of fifteen days.

Slovakia

Country decreed quarantine across the country and vetoed the entry of foreigners.

Cyprus

Country started to prohibit the entry of people who are not native of the country or the European Union.

Norway

Government made the decision to bar foreigners from entering its territory.