GERMANY REMOVES INDIA FROM RED ZONE LIST

  • 06/07/2021

Germany has removed India from the Red Zone list having countries with high infection rates of the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. Along with India, Nepal, Russia, Portugal and the UK were moved from "virus variant countries" to "high-incidence areas" classification.

Under new rules, anyone will be able to enter Germany as long as they observe quarantine rules as well as the standard COVID-prevention protocol which remains in place in Germany. Travellers from high-incidence areas are also exempt from quarantine if they have been fully vaccinated.

Meanwhile, Canada has also eased entry restrictions for international passengers since Monday. Following which, the Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their relatives, international students and some temporary workers who have valid work permit are allowed to travel in the country.

Turkey has also allowed Indian flyers to travel in the country but with a negative RT-PCR test and a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

South Korea too has allowed Indian travellers to enter the country. The travellers are further exempted from quarantine if they have received both the doses of Covishield vaccine.

Countries like Russia, Egypt and Switzerland have also allowed Indian flyers to travel in these countries. The travellers, if vaccinated will be exempt from quarantine. In case they are found COVID-19 positive upon arrival, they will be either sent back from the point of arrival or put in a 14-day quarantine.

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