How is the Coronavirus affecting travel.

The Coronavirus is still spreading across the European Union, altering our lives in many ways. The governments have been taking various precautions in order to re open the possibility of tourism and travel and things are changing daily.

There have been many sites set up in order to follow the evolution of the virus and the response the various governments are taking. Including travel requirements and quarantine procedures for each European country.

At present the EU has updated the list of countries where travel restrictions should be lifted, this means that residents of the following countries should have more ease of travel,
Australia
New Zealand
Rwanda
Singapore
South Korea
Thailand
China
Travel restrictions will be gradually lifted to residents of Hong Kong and Macao.

Current restrictions in:
Greece
A general nationwide lockdown. Citizens leaving the house for work or essential reasons, must send permission SMS and carry their ID as well as the relevant documentation to confirm their need for movement. Ban on travel outside their prefectures and a curfew from 21.00 till 05.00.

Poland
Multiple safety restrictions in place, in provinces worse affected measures are tighter. Face masks are compulsory as well as social distancing. Gatherings are limited to 5 people, 50% occupancy on public transport. Most indoor facilities closed.

Netherlands
Strict measures in place and curfew from 21.00 – 04.30. Face masks in use in indoor and outdoor places. Social distancing in place. Limit of 2 people gathering outside. Catering facilities closed. Cinemas nonessential shops and tourism accommodation open with limitations.

More European countries are in the same position and the experts tell us the only way to overcome the virus is by vaccination. The European Union is making great efforts to overcome this pandemic and protect its citizens and their livelihoods

For more information and the latest update for European countries visit http://reopen.europa.eu