Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Romania has opened a vaccination center at Nadlac II Border Crossing

The Romanian authorities are trying to persuade as many people as possible to get vaccinated against COVID-19, with a focus on people living in rural areas, where immunization caravans are due to be organized in the upcoming period. Romanians will be able to receive a COVID shot on the border, after they also had the chance to be vaccinated in drive-through centers or other unconventional spaces. A vaccination center has been opened on Wednesday at Nadlac II Border Crossing and is available to everyone crossing the border. Authorities say that the operating schedule is limited for the time being, but the vaccination center is bound to become operational non-stop. The measure will also be enforced in a few days time at Nadlac I Border Crossing.

Several lifting of restrictions have come into force in Romania

Romania has lifted several COVID-related restrictions as of Tuesday, June 1st. Activities in open space with a large number of participants – as shows or parties – are allowed. Indoor pools and playgrounds were also opened. Cultural, artistic and entertainment activities with a maximum of 1,000 participants will be permitted, depending on the local incidence of infections. Nevertheless, the attendants have to prove that they have completed the vaccination scheme for at least 10 days or present a negative test result for COVID-19, or the proof that they have recovered from the illness. Private events – such as weddings or parties are limited to 70 people in open space and 50 people indoor and activity in bars, night clubs and dance clubs will be allowed over night for vaccinated people at a 50% capacity.

Romania has started to vaccinate children aged 12 to 15

The anti-COVID vaccination for children aged 12 and more has started in Romania as of Wednesday and can be offered in all immunization centers where the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is used. A center dedicated to the 12-15 age group has been opened in the Children’s World Park in the Romanian capital, Bucharest.

Mădălina Brotăcel