Portugal has recently entered a new stage of the COVID-19 situation, with many of the previously implemented restrictions being lifted. The home country for WordCamp Europe 2022 is now in an “alert situation” – a much less restrictive status than the previous “calamity situation”.
This status change eliminates many of the restrictions that have been in place, including:
- Confinement of high-risk contacts. Only persons who test positive for COVID will be required to be in isolation.
- Telecommuting is no longer recommended.
- Digital certificates are no longer required for entry into bars, nightclubs, restaurants, hotels, major events, and sports venues. The digital certificate is still required at border crossings.
- Capacity limits of businesses, commercial establishments, and other public spaces have been eliminated.
On the other hand, two restrictions remain in place:
- A negative COVID test, certificate of recovery, or a certificate of full vaccination with a booster dose is still required for visits to patients hospitalized in health facilities.
- Wearing a mask indoors is still required in spaces where it is currently mandatory, like stores, restaurants, and big events for more than 500 persons.
If conditions continue to evolve favorably, as expected, the Portuguese Government will alleviate the situation further on March 8. This may include eliminating the requirement for wearing a mask, both outside and inside.
The WCEU 2022 Organizing Team will continue to focus on the need to create a healthy and safe environment for all participants and will implement all the individual and collective protection measures necessary and recommended at the time of the event.
With these changes, it becomes more fun and possible to organize and conduct WCEU 2022 in its entirety with a greater sense of normality. We look forward to having an event where the WordPress community will be able to interact in person and exchange knowledge and experiences, much as we did before the pandemic.
For an overview of the current entry requirements to Portugal, please visit our COVID-19 page.