Gibraltar cancels Xmas

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Europe correspondent One comment

Brussels 17.11.2018 Gibraltar’s government officials announced that all Christmas events, parties, official receptions and similar gatherings have been cancelled.

Despite 100% of the population having been fully vaccinated since summer, new COVID cases per capita are soaring in Gibraltar—roughly three times as many as there were at this time last year—far outpacing the surge in most of Europe. pic.twitter.com/Jz73RWsHc6

— Michael P Senger (@MichaelPSenger) November 16, 2021

The general public was also advised to avoid social events and parties for the next four weeks. For all group activities, outdoor spaces are recommended over indoor ones, touching and hugging is discouraged, and mask wearing is advised, and social distance is recommended.

Gibraltar 🇬🇮 is the most vaccinated place on Earth (100% of population fully vaccinated)

Current status 👇 pic.twitter.com/YGqB1eovIN

— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) November 16, 2021

Gibraltar’s entire eligible population is vaccinated, but amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Gibraltar officials are taking no chances with Christmas mass events.

NEW – Gibraltar, the most vaccinated region on Earth, "cancels Christmas celebrations" amid #COVID19 spike (Express) pic.twitter.com/kSyfxR1r1s

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“The drastic increase in the numbers of people testing positive for COVID-19 in recent days is a stark reminder that the virus is still very prevalent in our community and that it is the responsibility of us all to take every reasonable precaution to protect ourselves and our loved ones,” Health Minister Samantha Sacramento said.