It ended shortly before 13:30. meeting in Maximos Palace about his outburst coronavirus in Chinaas well as EU recommendations for travelers from an Asian country.

As it became known, the EU recommendations will be implemented. – negative rapid tests 48 hours before departure and use of a high-protection mask – for travelers from China.

An official announcement is expected within the next few hours and the measures will take effect immediately.

European Union recommendation for travelers from China

Recall that yesterday a meeting of the European Union’s crisis response mechanism to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in China and other countries was held. decision made to recommend 48-hour negative test to Chinese travelers.

The following is also recommended:

• All passengers on flights to and from China must wear masks.
• The authorities will conduct random checks on passengers on flights arriving from China.
• Authorities exercise control over airport wastewater.

And Germany will require tests for travelers from China

Germany is changing its entry rules for travelers from China and will now require at least a negative rapid coronavirus test, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said meanwhile.

In addition, random checks for any variants of the coronavirus will be carried out upon entry into the country, as well as advanced monitoring of sewage, he said.

Earlier today, Sweden, along with several other countries, announced that travelers from China would be required to present a negative COVID test before entering the country.