Many German vacationers are drawn to Italy again this year. But tourists should be prepared for some measures.
Summertime is vacation time and right now many Germans are traveling. The most popular holiday destinations can also be found in the times of Corona in the Mediterranean region with Italy, Spain, Croatia, Turkey and Greece. But where there are many people in a confined space, there are enough opportunities for the virus to spread faster. The numbers are already increasing in many holiday regions. There is a risk of quarantine after returning home. In Italy, the infection rate is already developing negatively. Here you can read what to look for when on holiday in Italy:
There are already warnings of rising incidences for Croatia. As echo24.de * already reported, there are a few things to consider when you want to go on holiday in Croatia. Spain and the Netherlands have also been declared high incidence areas *. Since Tuesday, July 27th, the decision has had hard consequences for vacationers. There are also a few things to consider when vacationing in Greece *, because the incidence has been increasing in this popular holiday destination for a week.
Holidays in Italy despite Corona: what should you watch out for?
But what should holidaymakers in Italy actually prepare for and what should be considered? The number of new corona infections has recently risen sharply again. In Rome, incidences have increased fivefold in the past few days. Italy’s government tightened the rules on August 6th. According to this, a simple vaccination certificate, a negative corona test or a proof of recovery should be necessary for indoor restaurant visits, museums, fitness studios and swimming pools.
The responsible authorities attribute the exploded numbers to the celebrations surrounding the victory of the European Football Championship. Before the final, 293 cases were reported in Rome within a week, after the final there were already 4,516. So far, 49 percent of the Italian population are fully vaccinated. Nevertheless, the state of emergency was extended until December 31, 2021.
Italy vacation despite Corona: These rules apply to tourists
The following currently applies to entry into Italy:
- For tourists from countries of the European Union, as well as from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, entry is possible without the obligation to quarantine.
- Entry must be registered using an online form
- Travelers who have stayed in an EU country in the 14 days before must show an “EU Digital COVID Certificate” (in Italy certificazione verde COVID-19). It must contain one of the three proofs: a negative test result (PCR or antigen test) , not older than 48 hours (for children from 6) or a vaccination with an EMA-approved vaccine that has been completed for 14 days or proof of recovery from Covid-19 .
- Those arriving from countries outside the EU (except Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) must adhere to entry restrictions.
- Transit from the EU / Schengen states is allowed for up to 36 hours without any restrictions or compulsory testing
In Italy, as here in Germany, hygiene regulations apply. The rules prescribe distances of 1 to 2 meters. If the distance cannot be maintained, mouth and nose protection must be worn. Masks are required in closed rooms anyway, with the exception of children under 6 years of age.
Special rules apply to car journeys. Up to 5 people from the same household can stay in the car without a mask. Three people from different households are allowed to sit in one car – the mask requirement and distance rules apply. In the case of inmates from different households, the mask requirement is only waived if there is a separation device, such as in taxis. * echo24.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
