Visiting Rio de Janeiro ‘s popular public places and tourist spots will only be possible by providing proof of being vaccinated against the Coronavirus.
On Friday, officials in the Brazilian capital, Rio de Janeiro, announced their presence in public places such as cinemas and stadiums, as well as entering major tourist destinations such as the Christ the Redeemer grounds and the Sugar Loaf Mountains, according to ISNA. You will only be allowed to be vaccinated against the coronavirus by providing proof.
According to the mayor of Rio de Janeiro in a press conference, from September 1, people in the Brazilian capital must present a health certificate to enter places such as museums, clubs, theaters, and conference centers.
These regulations do not apply to restaurants and shopping malls.
According to the mayor of the city, foreign visitors can use an international health certificate to visit these places.
Rio de Janeiro, which has a population of 6.8 million and is known for its beautiful beaches and spectacular scenery, has recently seen an increase in the number of people infected with the coronavirus due to the epidemic.
A total of 30,000 deaths from the Coronavirus have been reported in the city so far.
About 87 percent of the city’s residents over the age of 12 have received at least one dose of the corona vaccine, and 42 percent have been fully vaccinated.
The mayor of this city says part of implementing the new decision was to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Also, the municipality of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil plans to erect a statue of Maradona in a small square in front of the Argentine consulate to keep the name and memory of this great legend alive.
A Rio mayor said: “We have not set a specific time for the installation of the statue, but the plan has been approved by the council. The historic rivalry between Brazil and Argentina does not make us ignore a great legend like Maradona.