OREANDA-NEWS. Authorities in California and New York are tightening security measures for everyone who goes to work in the office. On reflection - the employees have a little more than a month. In September, vaccination, in fact, will become mandatory: you will need to either take a weekly PCR test, or provide a certificate of vaccination.

"This is for our recovery and for the safety of every New Yorker. We need to make sure every family passes this test without consequences. In September, many employers will be able to return employees to their offices and schools will be fully operational," said Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York.

The decision of the authorities is not least related to the increase in the incidence. The main reason is the spread of the Delta strain. Washington is forced to extend travel restrictions.

“We maintain travel restrictions, primarily due to the increased incidence of the Delta strain, both in the US and overseas. In particular, we urge Americans to refrain from traveling to the United Kingdom. Next steps - we will take based on the epidemiological situation, "explained Jen Psaki, White House speaker.

Quarantine measures are also being strengthened in Saudi Arabia. From August 1, unvaccinated residents are prohibited from visiting public and private institutions, using public transport and participating in public events. For those who have been vaccinated, it is enough to show a special application on a smartphone.

European countries are also pondering how to accelerate the rate of vaccination. In Denmark, they decided to pay special attention to adolescents. The country's Ministry of Health fears that with the start of the school year, the situation with COVID-19 may get out of control again.

“We need to remember that at the end of summer, people will return from vacation, business life will become more intense, and schools and universities will open to pupils and students. This will create conditions for accelerating the rate of infection,” said Soren Broström, head of the Danish Ministry of Health.