(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) The number of confirmed cases in Germany exceeds 210,000, returning passengers from risk areas to require mandatory testing from August
China News Agency, Berlin, July 31 (Reporter Peng Dawei) As of the evening of the 31st local time, the cumulative number of people diagnosed with the new crown virus in Germany has exceeded 210,000. In order to cope with the imported risks brought by the summer travel wave, German officials announced that from August all passengers returning from risky areas must undergo COVID-19 testing.
According to a report from Germany's "Times Online", as of 22:36 on the 31st local time, a total of 210,467 confirmed infections, 19,781 cured, and 9,312 deaths were confirmed in Germany. The number of newly diagnosed patients that day hit a new high in nearly three months, reaching 948.
With a large number of Germans going abroad for summer vacations, in order to avoid the second wave of outbreaks, the German Federal Ministry of Health announced that it will implement new testing regulations from August 1st. Passengers returning to Germany from non-risk areas can arrive 72 hours after arrival. Voluntarily go to the local health department or clinic doctor to receive a free new crown test.
Another new rule that will take effect in the first week of August requires all people returning from countries and regions defined as "risk areas" by the German CDC to be tested for COVID-19. Prior to this, travelers returning from risk areas must be quarantined at home for 14 days. After the implementation of the new regulations, these people will be exempt from isolation if the test results are negative. However, the German Federal Ministry of Health pointed out that the specific implementation depends on the quarantine regulations formulated by each state. If necessary, passengers may be required to undergo a second test and the result must also be negative.
"The rising number of infections in Germany is a clear warning-the virus will not take vacations." German Federal Minister of Health Span called on all returning passengers to choose to be tested. "In addition to national laws, the performance of each of us is also important. The more we pay attention in our daily lives, the better we can survive this epidemic."
In order to implement the new testing regulations, major airports in major cities such as Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin have set up COVID-19 testing points. A reporter from China News Agency saw at Berlin Tegel Airport that the inspection point in Terminal A had been put into use. Passengers can test for free after filling out the form on site, and obtain the test results through the mobile APP within 48 hours. The airport reminded that passengers still need to isolate themselves at home before receiving the results; if the test result is positive, the health department will contact the passengers.
Tegel Airport emphasized that passengers who have developed symptoms should not use the airport detection point, but should contact the health department as soon as possible to arrange follow-up testing and treatment to avoid cross-infection. (Finish)