Iceland will be the first country in Europe to lift all its Covid-19 restrictions as it is set to scrap face masks and social distancing, the country's health minister said today. The North Atlantic country will lift all its domestic restrictions on Saturday in accordance with recommendations made by Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason. Iceland's current Covid restrictions, which include a 300-person gathering limit, mandatory mask use for selected activities and a one-metre distancing rule, will all be lifted from midnight. All COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in Iceland on Saturday, the country's health minister said. Yesterday, Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason expressed his hope that Iceland will never again have to impose strict Covid measures, according to Iceland Review.

Source: The Nation June 25, 2021 13:52 UTC