Germany tightens entry rules

The German government has tightened entry rules for those coming from areas where the Corona virus is spread, due to the spread of the highly contagious Omicron.

And the German government announced, today, Wednesday, based on a decision issued by the Council of Ministers, that those coming from these regions must submit a negative certificate for the “BCR” test.

The mandatory procedure for providing proof of a negative result or taking the test will apply to all arrivals from the age of six, after an amendment was made in this regard in the Corona decree to enter the country.

German health ministers had expressed support for the amendment to limit the spread of the omicron mutant, and to slow it down as long as possible so that more people could be vaccinated.

The regions of the Corona virus mutant currently include different countries in southern Africa, and Britain joined them since the day before yesterday, Monday.

According to the decree, the strict protection precautions aim to contribute to the early detection of infection cases before entry.

It is noteworthy that the mandatory "BCR" test also applies to travelers who stop in Germany only during their transit (transit).

The BCR test may not pass more than 48 hours if the person is coming by a private means, but if he is coming by plane, ferry, bus or train, these 48 hours are counted from the start of transportation.

And since it has become possible to take a dose of vaccination against corona for children from the age of five, the minimum age for mandatory proof of a negative result will be reduced from 12 years at the present time to six years.

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