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Travelban, new rules and unexpected flying restrictions:

Latest country restrictions:

Total doses
given
20.5M
People fully
vaccinated
6.7M
% Fully
vaccinated
74.76%
Movement Restrictions:
Austrians asked to limit social contacts and reduce their social life for a few weeks. There are very few exceptions to leave the house: work; basic needs; to help persons in need; to go outside for a walk or sport (but only alone or household members).
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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
36.1M
People fully
vaccinated
12M
% Fully
vaccinated
68.08%
Other:
Those working in contact jobs of body care (beauty specialist; barber etc.) are not allowed to work (physiotherapists should try to work digitally). From 11 May 2020; contact professions (such as hairdressers; beauty salons; tattoo and piercing salons; etc.) are allowed to resume their activities under certain strict conditions. For example; wearing a nose and mouth protection is mandatory; they must provide hand hygiene products and they may only work by appointment.
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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
18.6M
People fully
vaccinated
6.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
65.69%
Other:
MoH measure MZDR 14601/2021-2 of 10th April 2021; extended by measure 14601/2021-6 of 23rd April 2021; recommends to telework whenever possible. The government appeals to all employers to enable their staff to work from home; if the nature of work allows. Workplaces shall be adapted to the current measures. Government has implemented mandatory testing of staff working from work premises. ; 30/09/21 The employer is obliged to provide respirators and disinfectants and place them on frequently touched objects. It is also necessary to perform frequent disinfection of these areas ; especially handles; railings; shopping carts; elevators; tables; etc.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated):
Test on arrival (vaccinated):
Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
36.1M
People fully
vaccinated
12M
% Fully
vaccinated
68.08%
Other:
Measures to follow social distancing in and around shops. Shops can be forcefully shut-down if they don't follow the rules. Including: 1.5 m distance between; 1 customer per 10 m2; delivery only until front door; maximal hygiene especially pinterminal; stop samples for tasting/testing. Staff in close contact with customers should check their temperature each morning.; 11/05/2020: contact professions (such as hairdressers; beauty salons; tattoo and piercing salons; etc.) are allowed to resume their activities under certain strict conditions. For example; wearing nose and mouth protection is mandatory; they must provide hand hygiene products and they may only work by appointment....
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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
36.1M
People fully
vaccinated
12M
% Fully
vaccinated
68.08%
Other:
There was a lockdown in the Netherlands since mid-December; this included contact professions. From 3 March 2021; people with contact professions; such as hairdressers and masseurs; can resume their profession. Reservations are required and there must be a check for complaints. It is important to wear a mouth mask and keep 1.5 meters away where possible. The extension also applies to driving instructors. This means that from 3 March people can take driving lessons again and everyone can take the practical exam. The last category; the sex workers; were allowed to open their doors again from 19 May 2021.
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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
62.7M
People fully
vaccinated
17.7M
% Fully
vaccinated
90.29%
Airline Updates:
LATAM obtains US Court approval for reorganization plan, secures exit financing.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
36.1M
People fully
vaccinated
12M
% Fully
vaccinated
68.08%
Quarantine:
Airlines flying to the Netherlands may apply an alternative protocol for the crew. The protocol must include a test requirement before departure and strict quarantine regulations for the crew during their stay abroad. The reason for the alternative method is that KLM and other airlines have indicated that the rapid test obligation with worldwide destinations is not feasible for them in practice.; 23/03/2022: people travelling to the Netherlands no longer need to show a negative test result.
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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
20.5M
People fully
vaccinated
6.7M
% Fully
vaccinated
74.76%
Other:
Companies with more than 51 employees are obliged to follow a mandatory prevention concept.; 5/3/2022: restrictions lifted.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
36.1M
People fully
vaccinated
12M
% Fully
vaccinated
68.08%
Other:
From 3 March 2021; people with contact professions; such as hairdressers and masseurs; can resume their profession. Reservations are required and there must be a check for complaints. It is important to wear a mouth mask and keep 1.5 meters away where possible. The extension also applies to driving instructors. This means that from 3 March people can take driving lessons again and everyone can take the practical exam. The last category; the sex workers; were allowed to open their doors again from 19 May 2021.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
16.8M
People fully
vaccinated
8.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
42.42%
Movement Restrictions:
People should stay at home unless they have very good reasons not to. Between 06.00 and 22.00; it is recommended that the movement of persons outside the home/household should be carried out only for reasons like moving between home/household and the workplace; provision of goods; healthcare needs; caring/accompanying the child; the assistance of elderly; sick or disabled persons or death of a family member.
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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%
Airline Updates:
EUROCONTROL: Top 20 operators, based on the average number of daily flights. Lufthansa with +18% traffic increase week-on-week.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
20.8M
People fully
vaccinated
6.8M
% Fully
vaccinated
90.80%
Airline Updates:
Cathay Pacific narrows loss but COVID rules on crew cloud outlook.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated):
Test on arrival (vaccinated):
Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
11.1M
People fully
vaccinated
4.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
80.88%
Airline Updates:
Ryanair ready to appeal against Hungarian fine.
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Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated):
Test on arrival (vaccinated):
Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
192.2M
People fully
vaccinated
63.6M
% Fully
vaccinated
76.24%
Airline Updates:
No strikes planned: Lufthansa and pilots speak behind closed doors.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
8.5M
People fully
vaccinated
6.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
34.57%
Airline Updates:
Africa's Tchadia Airlines placed into liquidation after successive losses.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None