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Germany updates the list of 'red zones' from Covid-19, where Albania is ranked

Politiko 2022-01-05 09:07:57

Germany updates the list of 'red zones' from Covid-19, where Albania

The UK and eight South African countries have been removed from the list of virus variant zones. Several other countries have been added to the list of endangered countries.

The UK, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Eswatini and Lesotho are no longer considered virus-infected areas in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and the Foreign Ministry in Berlin announced. These countries are now ranked in the group of high risk countries. For people who come from these countries and are vaccinated against Corona, this means that the journey will be much easier.

Western Balkan countries

Albania, Kosovo and Northern Macedonia are not currently on the list of countries endangered by the Corona virus. This means that there is no quarantine obligation for travelers coming to Germany from these countries. Only unvaccinated persons, who come by plane, should have a negative test, antigen or PCR. Vaccinated and cured in the last six months do not need tests and quarantine.

Germany surrounded by endangered countries

Classification as a high-risk area has significant effects only for unvaccinated travelers: they must have negative tests and remain in quarantine for ten days when entering Germany. After five days, they can be tested, and if the test is negative, they are released from quarantine. Persons vaccinated or cured in the last six months do not need quarantine. Germany currently classifies all neighboring countries as high-risk areas - with the exception of Austria and Luxembourg.

And when someone comes from the virus variant areas in Germany - there is also a 14-day quarantine obligation, which can not be reduced. This also applies to those who have been vaccinated or cured. In addition, there is a general ban on the arrival of citizens of these countries. This does not apply to German citizens or foreigners residing in the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as certain professional groups.

The highly contagious Omikron variant was first discovered in South Africa more than a month ago. Meanwhile, the Omikron variant is spreading rapidly in Germany as well. According to experts, Omikron will soon be the dominant variant in Germany./ DW

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