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Latest country restrictions:

Total doses
given
192.2M
People fully
vaccinated
63.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
76.24%
Movement Restrictions:
Starting January 14; mandatory COVID-19 testing is required to enter or transit through Germany; with specific conditions depending on the type of risk area the traveller has visited prior to entering Germany. The list of risk areas can be found on the RKI website and the tests must meet the criteria laid out by the RKI. Entrants over the age of six who have been in a high-incidence area or in a virus variant area during the past 10 days before entering Germany must carry proof of a COVID-29 test and submit this to the competent authorities upon request and;...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
192.2M
People fully
vaccinated
63.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
76.24%
Public Place:
All events in theatres; cinemas and concert halls have to be cancelled.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
192.2M
People fully
vaccinated
63.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
76.24%
Quarantine:
In Germany; quarantine regulations are issued by the individual federal states. After coordination of the states and the federal government the cabinet took note of a new model regulation. On this basis; the federal states issued their own regulations on November 8; 2020. If a person stayed in a high risk area When entering Germany having a previous stay in a risk area (>=50 cases per 100 000 inhabitants during the past 7 days) within the past 10 days prior to entry; this person has to go to 10 days quarantine. A negative COVID-19 test after 5 days can release...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
12.1M
People fully
vaccinated
4.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
74.61%
Public Place:
27th May: At public indoor events; the number of people who can be present without the use of fixed; allocated seats is increased from 10 to 50 people. Maximum 200 people at indoor events where everyone in the audience sits on fixed; assigned seats 14th June: The corona certificate is introduced for domestic use at stage 3 of the government's reopening plan. The corona certificate can then be used on larger events and coastal cruises domestically. In larger events; a negative coronary test is equated with vaccination and immunity after covid-19. 18th June: different recommendations on max number people pending...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
12.1M
People fully
vaccinated
4.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
74.61%
Public Place:
27th May: At public indoor events; the number of people who can be present without the use of fixed; allocated seats is increased from 10 to 50 people. Maximum 200 people at indoor events where everyone in the audience sits on fixed; assigned seats 14th June: The corona certificate is introduced for domestic use at stage 3 of the government's reopening plan. The corona certificate can then be used on larger events and coastal cruises domestically. In larger events; a negative coronary test is equated with vaccination and immunity after covid-19. 18th June: different total number allowed depending on whether...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
12.1M
People fully
vaccinated
4.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
74.61%
Public Place:
16th April: Maximum 200 people at outdoor events; but 600 people (divided into 3 cohorts of 200 people) if they sit in fixed designated places and there is a distance of two meters between the cohorts. 14th June: The corona certificate is introduced for domestic use at stage 3 of the government's reopening plan. The corona certificate can then be used on larger events and coastal cruises domestically. In larger events; a negative coronary test is equated with vaccination and immunity after covid-19. 18th June: different recommendations on max number people pending use of certificates and testing
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
12.1M
People fully
vaccinated
4.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
74.61%
Quarantine:
As of 29 March: People who return to Norway after unnecessary trips abroad must spend the entire quarantine period in quarantine hotels. This takes effect from midnight; night to Monday 29 March. 28th April: Tightened entry measures for travelers from Bangladesh; India; Iraq; Nepal and Pakistan. Quarantine hotel orders are being introduced for all travelers from Bangladesh; India; Iraq; Nepal and Pakistan with very few exceptions. This means that travelers who have been on necessary trips in these countries must also be quarantined in hotels. 9th May: from 9 May at 12 introduces an order for quarantine hotels for all...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Other:
Singing can be a source of contamination; says the Outbreak Management Team (OMT). The OMT therefore advised the cabinet on 3 November 2020 to advise against singing in a group. Since 19 November it was therefore prohibited to sing in a group of 2 people or more. Government strong recommendation to stop shaking hands. With the entry into force of the COVID-19 law on December 1; there is no legal basis to prohibit singing in groups. That is why; as of December 1; the ban on singing in groups has been converted into an urgent advice not to sing in...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Public Place:
From 5 June 2021; entertainment venues were allowed to open again and organise some events like theater performances under conditions. From 26 June 2021; all events that take place in regular public places as well as amateur competitions with public are allowed (if 1 1/2 meter distance). From June 30; 2021; other events with a permit requirement are allowed under certain conditions. Where the Corona certificates apply; the 1 1/2 meter rule does not need to be observed. From 23 June; in addition to testing for access; a vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate can also be used as a...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Public Place:
From 15 December 2020; there will be a lockdown again and all publicly accessible locations are closed. Such as museums; theatres; sex clubs; casinos; cinemas; amusement parks; animal parks; swimming pools and libraries. From 19 May 2021; outdoor recreation can re-open. This includes attractions; nature and animal parks; as well as open-air theatres; open-air cinemas and open-air museums. In addition; locations for art and culture; such as music schools; may also be open. Reservations are mandatory and only possible for maximum groups of 2 people/1 household. From 5 June 2021; museums and monuments can open again inside. Cinemas; art houses;...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Other:
For risk groups; work from home if possible or if not possible spread work hours. Stay home if symptomatic. From 26 June 2021; the advice: 'Work at home; unless there is no other option' has changed. Employees who currently work from home may now also work at the office for a maximum of half of their time in consultation with their employer. The 1 1/2 meter rule always applies. People are asked to go to the office outside rush hour as much as possible.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Other:
Teleworking suggested as much as possible. After the release of many measures on 1 June 2020; the teleworking recommendation was reiterated on 18 August 2020; as this is seen as one of the most effective measures so far. Stay home if symptomatic or required quarantine due to travel/contacts. From 5 June 2021; teleworking remains the norm if possible; however; meetings of internal teams for; for example; training; development and education are allowed again. On 6 November 2020; the cabinet; employers and trade unions are again making a joint appeal to work from home unless there is no other option. Obstacles...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Public Place:
From 1 December 2020; the temporary law measures COVID-19 takes effect. Then; a masking obligation will apply in all public indoor spaces such as shops; museums; restaurants and theatres. The mask obligation will also continue for public transport and the urgent advice for use in schools. From 26 June 2021; the mandatory mask obligation largely expires; except in situations where 1 1/2 meter distance cannot be maintained. This is the case in passenger transport; in public transport and at designated places around public transport; such as stations. This also counts for airports and in airplanes; as well as in secondary...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Public Place:
From 5 June 2021; measures will be released further; including that for home visits. The new advice is: receive a maximum of 4 people per day at your home. The maximum group size outside goes to 4 people. This means that someone can be outside with 3 others. Or do an activity with 3 others. For both rules; children up to the age of 12 are not included. From 26 June 2021; there will be no more restrictions on the number of visitors that people can receive at home. The restriction on group formation will also be abolished. It is...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
39.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
67.00%
Other:
Press release 18th June 2021. Due to the increase in vaccinations and the falling numbers of COVID-19 infections as well as hospitalizations; the cabinet has decided to take step 4 of the opening plan and even expand it. From June 26; all doors will be open; with one and a half meters away remaining the all-determining standard . Where one and a half meters is not possible; such as in public transport; in secondary education or at events and festivals; the mask obligation applies or you can only enter with a corona ticket . Basic rules apply: Hygiene remains important;...
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None