COVID-19: Internal restrictions, health measures to be reduced

The Portuguese government announced that it would lift many COVID-19 restrictions on Oct. 1.

Key Points:

• Beginning Oct. 1, officials will end the state of emergency and lift the majority of COVID-19-related restrictions; however, individuals still must:
  • Show digital vaccination certificates or negative COVID-19 tests to enter many public venues.
  • Adhere to applicable travel and entry restrictions found here.

Additional Information: Authorities decided to reduce restrictions now that 85% of Portugal’s population is fully vaccinated. More information on COVID-19 restrictions can be found here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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