COVID-19: 39 countries added to ‘high-risk areas’ list

The German government has added 39 countries to its “high-risk areas” list.

Key Points:

• As of Jan. 9, authorities added Australia, Israel, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates and 35 other countries to the “high-risk areas” list. The U.S. and U.K. remain on the list as well.
• Individuals who have traveled through a high-risk area within 10 days of intended arrival must:
  • Digitally register through this website and carry the registration confirmation when entering Germany.
  • Have proof of a negative PCR test taken with 72 hours of arrival or a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours of arrival unless fully vaccinated or has previously recovered.
  • Quarantine for ten days upon arrival unless fully vaccinated or previously recovered
• Travelers can reduce their quarantine after the fifth day of arrival if they provide a negative test result.

Additional information: Children under the age of six are exempt from testing requirements. A full list of the high-risk and virus-variant areas can be found here. More information on Germany’s entry requirements and health protocols can be found here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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