As more holidaymakers travel to Portugal, BRITS have received a welcome boost.
Portugal ended mandatory face masks in public places last month.
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Face masks were still required on public transport like buses, flights and taxis.
According to the UK Foreign Office however, it is no longer recommended.
It is instead “recommended”They are only worn in certain areas.
The advice at the moment is: “You should wear your face covering, as appropriate, when you enter buildings and keep it on until you leave.”
Patients in nursing homes and hospitals must continue to wear face masks.
Brits who are planning to travel to Madeira or Azores need to be cautious. They may not know the proper rules.
Madeira has face masks that can be purchased in pharmacies. They are also required for 10 days for Covid testing.
Face masks in Azores health facilities are required. They also require a negative Covid screening.
Other holiday destinations have dropped their Covid rules.
Greece lifted all its restrictions in May. Face masks were no longer required since June.
June also saw Egypt ditching the Covid restrictions for tourists, followed by France last month.
In July, Malta scrapped all of its Covid entry requirements.
Spain has been free from the Brits’ health control form since last week.
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