Just ahead of welcoming visitors flocking to its islands for the Easter break, the Canaries in Spain听are suspending some COVID-19 safety measures.
The rollback means that restaurants, clubs and other businesses in听Gran Canaria, La Palma and Tenerife听can return to normal operating hours and full capacity.听
"We have tools to control the pandemic. But we remain vigilant. If circumstances worsen, we will reactivate them. It's not the end yet," said President 脕ngel Victor Torres P茅rez of the Canaries听
Currently, 78.8% of residents of the Canary Islands are vaccinated against coronavirus.听
The move follows Spain's other popular island destination听鈥 the Balearics听鈥 also rolling back their COVID-19 requirements.
Here are some of the things to consider if you鈥檙e headed to one of these popular Easter-break destinations.听
Travel requirements to enter Spain
To enter Spain, you鈥檒l need to fill out the digital . You鈥檒l also need to present a certificate proving full vaccination if traveling from a non-European Union country.听Unvaccinated travelers from outside the European Union and Schengen Zone are not allowed to travel to Spain for non-essential reasons. This includes Americans and British tourists.
In addition, if you鈥檙e arriving from a , you have to have a COVID-19 test before arriving. Antigen tests must be done 48 hours prior to arrival and PCR tests no more than 72 hours prior to arrival.听
Since February 1, Spain also requires your last dose of your primary regime of the vaccine be within the past 270 days. If it is outside that window, you鈥檒l need to present proof of a booster shot taken no less than 14-days prior.听
Read more: Which of the Canary Islands is best for you?听
Masks still required in many indoor places
Though COVID-19 capacity restrictions have rolled back and masks are no longer required outdoors, tuck one in your pocket because masks are still required in indoor public places.
You may also need to show proof of vaccination to enter some establishments.听
La Palma recovering from the volcano
Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, the island of La Palma is recovering from a natural disaster. that started September 19 ended on December 25. The tourism website estimates 10% of the island was impacted by the volcano and is currently trying to reconstruct.听
While the island is open and welcoming visitors, it asks that you respect safety instructions as it rebuilds from the damage done by the volcano.听
For more information on COVID-19 and travel, check out听香港六合彩即时开奖's Health Hub.
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