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Discussion into lifting more Covid-19 restrictions

Epidemiologists and the government will meet on Wednesday (16 February) to discuss the possibility of lifting further Covid-19 restrictions in Portugal, according to Público.

By TPN, in Portugal, COVID-19 · 14 Feb 2022, 14:27 · 3 Comments

Last Wednesday, the prime minister-designate António Costa stated that he would discuss with the President of the Republic “the advantage of a new meeting at Infarmed”.

Some experts argue that “the vast majority of restrictions can be lifted”, as stated by Gustavo Tato Borges, president of the National Association of Public Health Physicians. Among them is the replacement of the need for a negative test to be used instead of the digital certificate for access to clubs, bars, sporting events and other major events.

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Comments

What about ACCEPTING the USA CDC Vaccine Card and other North American Paper Certs so you do not have to Covid Test to fly in like with the EU Cert? Right now many wont fly into Portugal as the Test is $270 EU (about $250 USD) per traveler. Tourism has to be lower now as Portugal has restrictions on all of North American flying in.

By Bob Jay from Lisbon on 14 Feb 2022, 14:51

As a Canadian currently trying to enter Portugal we would love to see the border restrictions taken off for fully vaxed travellers.

By Tony Gibb from Other on 14 Feb 2022, 15:45

Covid tests are free in the US if you have insurance. My insurance covers it and I am flying to Lisbon in April. I’ll still get a Covid test before flying there just to be sure. I have to pay for the test in Lisbon 24 hours before flying home and I have to pay that out of pocket. 90 euros at the Lisbon airport.

By Linda from USA on 16 Feb 2022, 06:17