Those planning to jet off abroad for their summer holiday are now being informed of a change in the travel guidance for Spain.
The sunshine hotspot is a favourite destination for holidaymakers and The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an update to its travel guidance for the country which has made an official change to coronavirus rules. The Spanish government has approved a measure to remove the requirement to wear face masks in pharmacies and health and care centres.
While such rules have not been part of British life for some time, those travelling overseas are advised to check the situation in whatever country they are planning to visit. Spain has been gradually phasing-out mandatory mask-wearing over the past two years.
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At first, the need to wear masks in public was removed, followed by the requirement to wear them on public transport. Now visitors to pharmacies and other healthcare settings will no longer need to wear a mask and Spain has effectively declared an end to the health crisis caused by coronavirus, it adds.
Following the change, the FCDO said: "The Spanish government has declared an end to the health crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and has lifted all compulsory requirements to wear face coverings." Since 2020 Spain has registered 14m cases and 122,000 coronavirus deaths.
Additional guidance on the FCDO’s page about Spain states that anyone who has symptoms or tests positive for Covid during a stay will not be required to self-isolate. It is always important to check the FCDO for the latest advice before travelling.
