San Marino — first country in Europe to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19
Geographical position and population of San Marino
San Marino is a small country in Southern Europe located on the northeastern side of the Apennine Mountains completely enclosed by Italy. Population of San Marino is 33,604 people [source]
Vaccination statistics of San Marino
San Marino uses two types of vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech and Sputnik V. Target is to vaccinate 25,000 people that is 72% of the whole population. [source]
Vaccination campaign in San Marino started on February 25, 2021 and till May 6, 2021 according to the official vaccination statistics almost 63% of the population have been vaccinated and almost 29% of population have been fully vaccinated. For today estimated date when 70% of population would be fully vaccinated (possible only if current average vaccination rate for the last 5 days continues) is May 26, 2021. San Marino holds the second place in Top countries spreadsheet by estimated COVID-19 pandemic end date at Covend.live.
Active COVID-19 cases in San Marino
According to the Social Security Institute on May 3, 2021 there were 42 active coronavirus cases in the country [source]
Entry and stay conditions for travelers
At the moment it is possible to come from Italy from so-called yellow regions. From the orange and red areas it is not possible except for necessity and work (with self-certification). For those who come from countries other than Italy and the Vatican City, or who have stayed outside these two countries in the previous 14 days, entry is allowed upon presentation:
- of a specific certificate of anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination or possession of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 carried after 1 April, or a certificate of a successful recovery from SARS-CoV-2 within the previous 6 months.
- of a specific certificate certifying the negativity to coronavirus, by subjecting it to a molecular swab no later than 48 hours before entry.
What is open in San Marino and which restrictions are in force?
Museums, restaurants and shops are open in San Marino. Hotels are also operating. Among restrictions are still the following:
- Prohibition of gatherings
- Obligation to wear a mask indoors and outdoors, except when you are alone or with your group of partners, vaccinated subjects if they are outdoors, children under the age of six
- The use of plexiglass visors is not allowed
Events plans for 2021
On April 2, 2021 rich events calendar was presented to the press [source]
Over 140 days of events within 45 festivals that will animate San Marino entertaining both locals and visitors. Events include cultural initiatives, shows, music festivals, food & wine, sports and entertainment with the traditional closing of the Christmas of Wonders. The events will play a major role in the restart of post-pandemic tourism. The program will start in June and will last throughout a year and include at least one major event each month.
First festival of performing arts "A riveder le stelle" will be held on June 17-20 and will be dedicated to the 700 years from the birth of Dante Alighieri. Festival will present music, dance, physical theatre, illusionism and contemporary circus in the Old Town center of San Marino.
The following festivals and events include: San Marino Magic Circus, San Marino Light Festival, San Marino Comics, San Marino Beer Fest, MotoGP Grand Prix of San Marino, and Christmas of Wonders.
