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As the world slowly reopens to tourism, June 15 — and, in some cases, June 16 — has emerged as a significant date, especially in Europe, where the European Union plans on lifting many internal borders. Additional waves of reopenings are expected later in the summer, but for now, visitors from the United States aren’t typically on the invite list.As the world slowly reopens to tourism, June 15 — and, in some cases, June 16 — has emerged as a significant date, especially in Europe, where the European Union plans on lifting many internal borders. Additional waves of reopenings are expected later in the summer, but for now, visitors from the United States aren’t typically on the invite list.
Some European countries, including Greece, Croatia and Portugal, have already started reaching out to tourists, as have a few Caribbean island nations, including St. Lucia. In other regions, the pace is slower. Tourism remains banned across much of the African continent, as it is in many parts of South America. In Asia, Vietnam continues to ban all travel unless it is for “official or diplomatic purposes.” And Japan, which was hit early in the outbreak, has maintained a widespread travel ban, listing more than 100 countries, including the United States, whose citizens cannot enter.Some European countries, including Greece, Croatia and Portugal, have already started reaching out to tourists, as have a few Caribbean island nations, including St. Lucia. In other regions, the pace is slower. Tourism remains banned across much of the African continent, as it is in many parts of South America. In Asia, Vietnam continues to ban all travel unless it is for “official or diplomatic purposes.” And Japan, which was hit early in the outbreak, has maintained a widespread travel ban, listing more than 100 countries, including the United States, whose citizens cannot enter.
Another country absent from the return to tourism is New Zealand, which remains closed to almost all international travel. Instead, on June 15, the nation plans to celebrate its successful elimination of the virus. Similarly, Australia is not yet permitting much international travel.Another country absent from the return to tourism is New Zealand, which remains closed to almost all international travel. Instead, on June 15, the nation plans to celebrate its successful elimination of the virus. Similarly, Australia is not yet permitting much international travel.
Varying government policies, morphing “travel bubbles” and frequently canceled flights will continue to complicate international travel, but starting June 15 and 16, here are some of the places — again, many still not open to Americans — that are tentatively putting out a welcome mat.Varying government policies, morphing “travel bubbles” and frequently canceled flights will continue to complicate international travel, but starting June 15 and 16, here are some of the places — again, many still not open to Americans — that are tentatively putting out a welcome mat.
Permitted nationalities Austrian Airlines resumes flights June 15. The following day, visitors from member states of the European Union, except Sweden, Spain and Portugal, can enter Austria without a medical certificate or quarantining. Travelers from Britain are prohibited. (Austria opened its borders to Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary on June 4.)Permitted nationalities Austrian Airlines resumes flights June 15. The following day, visitors from member states of the European Union, except Sweden, Spain and Portugal, can enter Austria without a medical certificate or quarantining. Travelers from Britain are prohibited. (Austria opened its borders to Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary on June 4.)
But other “cross-border travel is still strongly discouraged or impossible,” according to Austria’s Official Travel Portal. With rare exceptions, Americans are prohibited from traveling to Austria, which is listed as a State Department Travel Advisory Level 4 “Do Not Travel” country.But other “cross-border travel is still strongly discouraged or impossible,” according to Austria’s Official Travel Portal. With rare exceptions, Americans are prohibited from traveling to Austria, which is listed as a State Department Travel Advisory Level 4 “Do Not Travel” country.
Restrictions Visitors from other countries must submit a medical certificate confirming a negative test result from within four days of entering Austria. Citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area, Switzerland and Britain, as well as others traveling from within the Schengen area may commit to a 14-day home quarantine in lieu of the test.Restrictions Visitors from other countries must submit a medical certificate confirming a negative test result from within four days of entering Austria. Citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area, Switzerland and Britain, as well as others traveling from within the Schengen area may commit to a 14-day home quarantine in lieu of the test.
Diners in restaurants will not have to wear masks, starting June 15.Diners in restaurants will not have to wear masks, starting June 15.
Information You can track the country’s gradual reopening here.Information You can track the country’s gradual reopening here.
Permitted nationalities Belgium welcomes travelers from within the European Union, as well as Britain, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway, as of June 15.Permitted nationalities Belgium welcomes travelers from within the European Union, as well as Britain, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway, as of June 15.
Restrictions Supervised sports and cultural activities cannot exceed 20 people in June and 50 in July. Cafes and bars have been open as of June 8 and may remain open until 1 a.m. Tables are 1.5 meters (about five feet) apart with no more than 10 people per table. Waiters must wear masks and customers must stay seated at their tables.Restrictions Supervised sports and cultural activities cannot exceed 20 people in June and 50 in July. Cafes and bars have been open as of June 8 and may remain open until 1 a.m. Tables are 1.5 meters (about five feet) apart with no more than 10 people per table. Waiters must wear masks and customers must stay seated at their tables.
Cinemas, casinos and banqueting and reception halls with a maximum of 200 attendees will reopen July 1. Nightclubs will not reopen until at least the end of August.Cinemas, casinos and banqueting and reception halls with a maximum of 200 attendees will reopen July 1. Nightclubs will not reopen until at least the end of August.
Information For more on the reopening, including precautions within the country, go here.Information For more on the reopening, including precautions within the country, go here.
Permitted nationalities Citizens and residents of 20 European countries will be allowed entry, with restrictions guided by a color-coded system based on the severity of the outbreak in those countries.Permitted nationalities Citizens and residents of 20 European countries will be allowed entry, with restrictions guided by a color-coded system based on the severity of the outbreak in those countries.
Restrictions Visitors from low-risk “green” countries may enter the Czech Republic without documentation of testing, quarantine or purpose of travel.Restrictions Visitors from low-risk “green” countries may enter the Czech Republic without documentation of testing, quarantine or purpose of travel.
Citizens and residents of “orange" and “red” countries are banned from entry, unless exempted by the Ministry of Health Protective Measure, and with the submission of a medical certificate. (Medical certificates and other forms necessary for cross-border travel can be found here.)Citizens and residents of “orange" and “red” countries are banned from entry, unless exempted by the Ministry of Health Protective Measure, and with the submission of a medical certificate. (Medical certificates and other forms necessary for cross-border travel can be found here.)
Borders between the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria will include police spot-checks to ensure compliance with the health ministry’s measure.Borders between the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria will include police spot-checks to ensure compliance with the health ministry’s measure.
Restaurants, cafes, bars and other dining facilities, as well as hotels, have been fully reopened with heightened sanitary measures since May 25. (More information about safety procedures at restaurants and hotels may be found here.) Masks are required inside all public buildings, as well as on public transit and in areas with at least two people where social distancing is not possible. Inside restaurants, wait staff must wear masks and customers must wear masks when not seated at the table.Restaurants, cafes, bars and other dining facilities, as well as hotels, have been fully reopened with heightened sanitary measures since May 25. (More information about safety procedures at restaurants and hotels may be found here.) Masks are required inside all public buildings, as well as on public transit and in areas with at least two people where social distancing is not possible. Inside restaurants, wait staff must wear masks and customers must wear masks when not seated at the table.
Social distancing is required at hotels, and guests must be provided with information about safety procedures and have access to disinfectant.Social distancing is required at hotels, and guests must be provided with information about safety procedures and have access to disinfectant.
Information For more on restrictions, go here.Information For more on restrictions, go here.
Permitted nationalities Starting June 15, travelers from Germany, Norway and Iceland may visit with documentation of a valid booking for a stay of at least six nights. Those visitors may also stay overnight in Copenhagen, following the same booking requirements.Permitted nationalities Starting June 15, travelers from Germany, Norway and Iceland may visit with documentation of a valid booking for a stay of at least six nights. Those visitors may also stay overnight in Copenhagen, following the same booking requirements.
Restrictions Quarantine is not a legal requirement in Denmark, but travelers from cities with populations larger than 750,000 people in Norway, Germany and Iceland are advised to do so, according to the Foreign Ministry and the official police site.Restrictions Quarantine is not a legal requirement in Denmark, but travelers from cities with populations larger than 750,000 people in Norway, Germany and Iceland are advised to do so, according to the Foreign Ministry and the official police site.
Currently, visitors from Sweden, which has a significantly higher death rate per capita than the rest of the Nordic region, are prohibited from entering the country without daily commuter restriction exemptions. However, the Danish government announced Wednesday that it is exploring options to allow visitors from Finland and the south of Sweden. Additionally, business travel across the Nordic region opened June 1.Currently, visitors from Sweden, which has a significantly higher death rate per capita than the rest of the Nordic region, are prohibited from entering the country without daily commuter restriction exemptions. However, the Danish government announced Wednesday that it is exploring options to allow visitors from Finland and the south of Sweden. Additionally, business travel across the Nordic region opened June 1.
Restaurants and cafes have been open with distance and hygiene restrictions since May 18.Restaurants and cafes have been open with distance and hygiene restrictions since May 18.
Information For more about how Denmark is handling the outbreak, go to the Danish Health Authority website.Information For more about how Denmark is handling the outbreak, go to the Danish Health Authority website.
Permitted nationalities Tourists with residency in Denmark, Greenland, Norway, Germany and Iceland may travel to the Faroe Islands starting June 15. Visitors from other countries are “still strongly advised to self-quarantine for 14 days,” according to government guidelines.Permitted nationalities Tourists with residency in Denmark, Greenland, Norway, Germany and Iceland may travel to the Faroe Islands starting June 15. Visitors from other countries are “still strongly advised to self-quarantine for 14 days,” according to government guidelines.
Restrictions Visitors from the approved countries do not need to self-quarantine, but must have a medical certificate showing a negative Covid-19 test taken within five days of arrival. Per government recommendations, people must remain apart at least one meter — or just over three feet — in public spaces and are advised to keep two meters, or about six-and-a-half feet, away where risk of infection is considered greater. Bars, restaurants and other venues are advised to close by 10 p.m.Restrictions Visitors from the approved countries do not need to self-quarantine, but must have a medical certificate showing a negative Covid-19 test taken within five days of arrival. Per government recommendations, people must remain apart at least one meter — or just over three feet — in public spaces and are advised to keep two meters, or about six-and-a-half feet, away where risk of infection is considered greater. Bars, restaurants and other venues are advised to close by 10 p.m.
Information can be found at the government’s official website.Information can be found at the government’s official website.
Permitted nationalities At midnight June 16, borders will open and restrictions will ease for travelers from the European Union, Britain, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. However, Germany excludes citizens and residents from countries with large-scale lockdowns and entry bans. Visitors from Sweden may not enter, and those from Spain will be excluded until June 21. On Wednesday, the German cabinet extended travel warnings for visitors from more than 160 countries, most outside Europe.Permitted nationalities At midnight June 16, borders will open and restrictions will ease for travelers from the European Union, Britain, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. However, Germany excludes citizens and residents from countries with large-scale lockdowns and entry bans. Visitors from Sweden may not enter, and those from Spain will be excluded until June 21. On Wednesday, the German cabinet extended travel warnings for visitors from more than 160 countries, most outside Europe.
Restrictions Larger-venue events, including concerts, festival and spectator sports have been banned until at least Aug. 31. The reopening process varies across Germany, with the country’s 16 governors determining when certain places reopen, including cinemas, tattoo parlors and brothels.Restrictions Larger-venue events, including concerts, festival and spectator sports have been banned until at least Aug. 31. The reopening process varies across Germany, with the country’s 16 governors determining when certain places reopen, including cinemas, tattoo parlors and brothels.
Information For rules and regulations regarding Germany’s reopening go here. For updates about how the outbreak is affecting travel to Germany, go here. More information on foreign travel can be found here. American travelers can also visit the Embassy website.Information For rules and regulations regarding Germany’s reopening go here. For updates about how the outbreak is affecting travel to Germany, go here. More information on foreign travel can be found here. American travelers can also visit the Embassy website.
Permitted nationalities As of June 15, Greece is allowing visitors from the following 29 countries: Germany, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Cyprus, Israel, Switzerland, Japan, Malta, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Australia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Albania, Estonia, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Hungary, South Korea, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Finland.Permitted nationalities As of June 15, Greece is allowing visitors from the following 29 countries: Germany, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Cyprus, Israel, Switzerland, Japan, Malta, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Australia, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Albania, Estonia, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Hungary, South Korea, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Finland.
Restrictions According to Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority, some travelers may be required to quarantine or take Covid-19 testing. Random visitor tests will be conducted and the list of acceptable countries for travel will be updated again before July 1.Restrictions According to Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority, some travelers may be required to quarantine or take Covid-19 testing. Random visitor tests will be conducted and the list of acceptable countries for travel will be updated again before July 1.
Indoor-dining restaurants, fast-food spots, bars, internet cafes and open-air nightclubs have been open since June 6. As of June 15, seasonal hotels, museums, historic buildings and areas, theme and entertainment parks, gyms, saunas, spas and thermal springs will be open to visitors.Indoor-dining restaurants, fast-food spots, bars, internet cafes and open-air nightclubs have been open since June 6. As of June 15, seasonal hotels, museums, historic buildings and areas, theme and entertainment parks, gyms, saunas, spas and thermal springs will be open to visitors.
Information Greece’s tourism website is a good resource for dates and restrictions.Information Greece’s tourism website is a good resource for dates and restrictions.
Permitted nationalities After June 15, visitors from 30 countries may visit. Visitors from Sweden and Britain are prohibited.Permitted nationalities After June 15, visitors from 30 countries may visit. Visitors from Sweden and Britain are prohibited.
Restrictions Travelers from high-risk areas noted on this list are required to complete a health screening form and encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days. Face masks are not required at Dutch airports, and temperature screenings are not typical practice.Restrictions Travelers from high-risk areas noted on this list are required to complete a health screening form and encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days. Face masks are not required at Dutch airports, and temperature screenings are not typical practice.
Tourists must have proof of hotel or lodging reservations to cross the border. Travel within the Netherlands is not restricted, although tourists are urged against going to busy locations. Tourists who do not follow local rules may be fined.
Updated June 22, 2020Updated June 22, 2020
A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.
The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.
The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.
So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.
Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.
If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.
Tourists must have proof of hotel or lodging reservations to cross the border. Travel within the Netherlands is not restricted, although tourists are urged against going to busy locations. Tourists who do not follow local rules may be fined.
Social distancing and good hygiene rules apply, and public transportation is only allowed for essential travel — which does not include tourism. Face masks must be worn on mass transit.Social distancing and good hygiene rules apply, and public transportation is only allowed for essential travel — which does not include tourism. Face masks must be worn on mass transit.
If you prefer to eat inside a restaurant or cafe — as opposed to outside — you must reserve ahead. Diners must be seated and keep 1.5 meters, or about five feet, away from people not within their own household.If you prefer to eat inside a restaurant or cafe — as opposed to outside — you must reserve ahead. Diners must be seated and keep 1.5 meters, or about five feet, away from people not within their own household.
Information Go to this travel website for additional information about the Netherlands’s response to Covid-19.Information Go to this travel website for additional information about the Netherlands’s response to Covid-19.
Permitted nationalities On June 15, Switzerland will open borders with Austria, France, Italy and Germany, “thereby abolishing all travel restrictions to these countries and re-establishing the free movement of persons,” according to a government news release.Permitted nationalities On June 15, Switzerland will open borders with Austria, France, Italy and Germany, “thereby abolishing all travel restrictions to these countries and re-establishing the free movement of persons,” according to a government news release.
Restrictions The country’s Federal Department of Home Affairs maintains the right to “order a medical examination at the border for certain groups of people, including a temperature reading, a health questionnaire or quarantine, for any person from a high-risk country listed in the Covid-19 Ordinance who wishes to enter Switzerland.”Restrictions The country’s Federal Department of Home Affairs maintains the right to “order a medical examination at the border for certain groups of people, including a temperature reading, a health questionnaire or quarantine, for any person from a high-risk country listed in the Covid-19 Ordinance who wishes to enter Switzerland.”
Restaurants have been open for about a month, with social distancing measures in place.Restaurants have been open for about a month, with social distancing measures in place.
Information For more on Covid-19 travel measures in Switzerland, go here.Information For more on Covid-19 travel measures in Switzerland, go here.
Permitted nationalities Last week Adil Karaismailoglu, the transport minister, said that in June Turkey will resume flights to and from 40 countries, with 17 of those locations added June 15. By that day, people from the following places will be among those who can visit: Austria, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Northern Cyprus and Singapore. Later in June, travelers may come from additional locations including Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway and South Korea.Permitted nationalities Last week Adil Karaismailoglu, the transport minister, said that in June Turkey will resume flights to and from 40 countries, with 17 of those locations added June 15. By that day, people from the following places will be among those who can visit: Austria, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Northern Cyprus and Singapore. Later in June, travelers may come from additional locations including Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway and South Korea.
Restrictions The Turkish Ministry of Health may require individuals to quarantine for 14 days if they have symptoms of Covid-19, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Turkey. Face masks must be worn anywhere people are “collectively located,” including in private cars with two or more people. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey notes: “Local authorities may put in place additional Covid-19 restrictions, including curfews, with little or no advance notice.”Restrictions The Turkish Ministry of Health may require individuals to quarantine for 14 days if they have symptoms of Covid-19, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Turkey. Face masks must be worn anywhere people are “collectively located,” including in private cars with two or more people. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey notes: “Local authorities may put in place additional Covid-19 restrictions, including curfews, with little or no advance notice.”
The Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency is tracking restaurants and accommodations voluntarily certified as “Safe Tourism” locations, based on intensive sanitation and social-distance measures taken.The Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency is tracking restaurants and accommodations voluntarily certified as “Safe Tourism” locations, based on intensive sanitation and social-distance measures taken.
(The U.S. Embassy announced Friday that Turkish Airlines plans to resume direct flights to the United States from Turkey June 19. Several airlines are also resuming international flights, mostly into Europe, and the embassy said that U.S. citizens may book these flights on routes returning to the United States “starting immediately.”)(The U.S. Embassy announced Friday that Turkish Airlines plans to resume direct flights to the United States from Turkey June 19. Several airlines are also resuming international flights, mostly into Europe, and the embassy said that U.S. citizens may book these flights on routes returning to the United States “starting immediately.”)
Information Turkey’s response to Covid-19 can be found here, along with updated statistics.Information Turkey’s response to Covid-19 can be found here, along with updated statistics.
Permitted nationalities Jamaican will welcome international visitors on June 15, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett’s Facebook post. The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs keeps Jamaica at a Level 2 travel advisory — exercise increased caution, with a Global Health Advisory warning people against the effects of such travel on the pandemic.Permitted nationalities Jamaican will welcome international visitors on June 15, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett’s Facebook post. The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs keeps Jamaica at a Level 2 travel advisory — exercise increased caution, with a Global Health Advisory warning people against the effects of such travel on the pandemic.
Restrictions At Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Health Ministry officials will conduct on-site health screenings, including thermal temperature checks. Anyone deemed ill must quarantine. At the airport, visitors are instructed to socially distance and will be monitored to ensure compliance. Ticketing counters will include plexiglass screens. Face masks are mandated inside the airport, in taxis and at hotels. Safety protocols will be revised every two weeks.Restrictions At Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Health Ministry officials will conduct on-site health screenings, including thermal temperature checks. Anyone deemed ill must quarantine. At the airport, visitors are instructed to socially distance and will be monitored to ensure compliance. Ticketing counters will include plexiglass screens. Face masks are mandated inside the airport, in taxis and at hotels. Safety protocols will be revised every two weeks.
Information A Pre-Travel Screening Questionnaire is “coming soon” to Jamaica’s tourism website.Information A Pre-Travel Screening Questionnaire is “coming soon” to Jamaica’s tourism website.
Permitted nationalities The island will reopen its borders to visitors from Bonaire and Curaçao on June 15. Starting July 1, visitors from most of the Caribbean (but not the Dominican Republic or Haiti), as well as Canada and Europe will be admitted. Americans can visit starting July 10.Permitted nationalities The island will reopen its borders to visitors from Bonaire and Curaçao on June 15. Starting July 1, visitors from most of the Caribbean (but not the Dominican Republic or Haiti), as well as Canada and Europe will be admitted. Americans can visit starting July 10.
Restrictions Travelers without medical certificates showing negative Covid-19 results before arriving in Aruba must take a test upon arrival and undergo a 24-hour quarantine at their accommodations while the test is being assessed. Travelers with medical certificates will have their temperatures checked and undergo a health interview, which, if clear, will enable travelers to continue on without additional testing or quarantine. Those with positive results must isolate at a government-specified location until testing negatively.Restrictions Travelers without medical certificates showing negative Covid-19 results before arriving in Aruba must take a test upon arrival and undergo a 24-hour quarantine at their accommodations while the test is being assessed. Travelers with medical certificates will have their temperatures checked and undergo a health interview, which, if clear, will enable travelers to continue on without additional testing or quarantine. Those with positive results must isolate at a government-specified location until testing negatively.
Travelers must wear masks on flights to Aruba and they are encouraged to continue wearing them while on the island. With the exception of 24-hour pharmacies, “all establishments” close by 10 p.m. and casinos, bars and nightclubs will not be open. The government website says that all open establishments must “adhere to the rules and regulations of the New Normal,” which include proper hygiene and social distancing standards.Travelers must wear masks on flights to Aruba and they are encouraged to continue wearing them while on the island. With the exception of 24-hour pharmacies, “all establishments” close by 10 p.m. and casinos, bars and nightclubs will not be open. The government website says that all open establishments must “adhere to the rules and regulations of the New Normal,” which include proper hygiene and social distancing standards.
Information Covid-19 restrictions in Aruba can be found here.Information Covid-19 restrictions in Aruba can be found here.
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