Croatia, France, Italy – The Covid situation in the holiday countries

• Spain: numbers declining but still very high incidence

Since July 27, Spain, including the Balearic Islands and the Canaries, has been a high-risk area. The numbers have fallen a bit since then, but are still very high. The nationwide 7-day incidence is currently still over 160 cases per 100,000 population.

On too Mallorca the incidence is falling slightly, but still high: According to the health authority, it is currently included over 200. Therefore, the island government wants to extend the nighttime gathering restrictions until September 15th. This also applies to the others Balaeren islands such as Formentera, Menorca and Ibizawhere the incidence is still at over 400 lies.

Since July 22nd, between one and six o’clock in the Balearic Islands, people have only been allowed to be with people in their own household. This applies both indoors and outdoors, in private and public spaces. With this restriction, the authorities primarily want to prevent the big parties in entertainment venues and in private houses as well as on the beach, which are considered to be the cause of the high incidences.

Five German federal states are considered risk areas

Attention, Spain classifies the following federal states as risk areas:

Travelers from these federal states over the age of twelve must present a negative test result (PCR test or rapid antigen test) that is not older than 48 hours or provide proof of vaccination or recovery.

Otherwise, all other entrants must enter a maximum of 48 hours prior to entry Health form fill in online. This generates a QR code that must be presented to the airline before departure.

• France: The whole of southern France is a high-risk area

According to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the 7-day incidence in France is over 250 – just a few days ago the number of newly infected people climbed to over 30,000 in one day. Therefore apply since August 8th many regions as high risk areas.

This includes not only the overseas territories of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion, St. Barthélemy, St. Martin, French Guiana and French Polynesia, but also the island of Corsica, Occitania and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. This means: the whole of south-east France, including the Mediterranean coast, is affected.

3G rule for entry

Fully vaccinated people can still enter France without any problems. Since Germany is classified as “green”, non-vaccinated persons from the age of 12 can also enter the country with a negative PCR or antigen test that is not older than 72 hours. This also applies to those who have recovered whose illness was less than six months ago.

Important: France requires a so-called “pass sanitaire” to be carried with you, which proves complete vaccination, recovery or current testing. You need this to get to restaurants, cafes and shopping centers, as well as to ride on trains and buses. The German apps “CovPass” or the “Corona-Warn-App” are accepted for this.

In addition to Corona, France is currently struggling with another problem: In the hinterland of the Côte d’Azur, forest fires have broken out that extend over 6500 hectares of land. Thousands of people, including tourists and campsites, had to be evacuated.

• Portugal: Only Algarve and Lisbon high risk areas

In Portugal, the numbers have decreased somewhat in the past few weeks. The 7-day incidence is currently 180. Therefore, according to the RKI, only apply since August 15 Lisbon and the Algarve holiday region in the south of the country as High risk areas.

Anyone who has been vaccinated, tested or recovered can enter Germany on presentation of a digital EU Covid certificate. All others must still present a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours or a rapid antigen test no older than 48 hours.

Even though there is currently no curfew in Portugal, there are still some restrictions. Hotel guests must present a digital Covid certificate when checking in or have themselves tested on site. The same applies to access to indoor areas in restaurants – but only on weekends. In addition, it is mandatory to wear a mask everywhere – even outdoors, if minimum distances cannot be maintained.

Holidaymakers should also note that the Algarve is currently experiencing devastating forest fires due to the heat and drought.

• Italy: 7-day incidence significantly higher than in Germany

In Italy, too, the number of infections has been rising for a few weeks because of Delta. The nationwide 7-day incidence is just over 80, which is significantly higher than in Germany.

For entry from Germany and other EU or Schengen states, German citizens currently have to present either a negative PCR or antigen test that is not older than 48 hours or proof of vaccination or recovery. The EU digital Covid certificate is also accepted. But there is also a Online form to be completed before entry. Anyone who stayed in Great Britain within 14 days before the trip to Italy must be quarantined for five days and then tested again despite the negative test.

In addition to the mask requirement, there are a few restrictions in Italy. For example, since August 6, locals and tourists have had to show the EU Digital Covid Certificate when accessing indoor spaces in restaurants, museums or swimming pools or at events. Regional restrictions can also arise if the number of infections in a region increases.

• Greece: Ban on dancing and curfews on vacation islands

The 7-day incidence in Greece is over 250, according to the ECDC, making it very high. In big cities and on vacation islands like Mykonos, Ios and Paros the number of infections increases significantly at. Nevertheless, according to the RKI, the country is currently not classified as a high risk area.

To enter Germany, holidaymakers aged 12 and over need a negative PCR test that is not older than 72 hours or a rapid antigen test that is not older than 48 hours. Those who present their vaccination certificate do not have to take a test. The international vaccination card (yellow vaccination book) is even sufficient. Even those who provide evidence of recovery that is not older than 180 days do not have to submit a test. But: All immigrants have to register in advance on-line to register.

Only vaccinated and convalescent indoors

The corona situation may lead to local restrictions in the country. In some holiday resorts such as Mykonos and Crete, music is no longer allowed to be played in pubs, there is a ban on dancing. In addition, only vaccinated and convalescent people are allowed to stay indoors. This also applies to cultural institutions. The government is currently imposing a night curfew for parts of Crete, which applies from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. for the next seven days.

The Greek government is repeatedly taking preventive measures like this for regions with an increasing corona incidence. The aim is to protect tourism, which is doing very well this year compared to the previous year, reported the Greek state television (ERT).

Vacationers should also note that Greece has been affected by serious forest fires for weeks. The emergency services to the west and south of Athens are currently fighting a conflagration.

• Croatia: incidence higher than in Germany

The number of new infections is also rising again in Croatia. The 7-day incidence is currently over 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. the The capital Zagreb and the Split-Dalmatia region currently have the highest number of cases, each with over 500 active cases.

German holidaymakers need proof of a complete vaccination, recovery or a negative test to enter the country, or they can enter the country with the digital EU Covid certificate.

Cafés are open outside, restaurants also inside. In shops and public transport, capacities are limited. In some regions of the Adriatic such as Dubrovnik, Split, Sibenik and Zadar there are other rules regarding meetings and events. They are not only limited in time and may not go longer than midnight. In addition, no more than 15 people may come together for private gatherings in restaurants and other establishments.

• Austria: Incidence increased to over 100

The number of cases is also rising again in Austria. the 7 day incidence is included according to ECDC 117 and thus much higher than in Germany. Upon entry, German citizens must either present a negative PCR test that is not older than 72 hours or an antigen test that is not older than 48 hours. Anyone who can provide proof of vaccination or recovery is exempt.

However, the second vaccination must not be more than 270 days ago and the illness not more than 180 days. An antibody detection must not be more than 90 days old. Anyone who cannot provide this evidence must have a electronic registration and be tested within 24 hours of entry.

In Tyrol it is again mandatory to wear a mask

The 3-G rule also applies in the country: those who have been vaccinated, recovered or tested can visit restaurants, hotels and events. In the holiday region of Tyrol, however, stricter rules were partially reintroduced on Wednesday: Due to the high number of cases, an FFP2 mask is required when shopping and at events in the Lienz district – also known as East Tyrol.

In addition, residents and tourists must show a negative test when leaving the communities of Innervillgraten and Oberlienz who are not vaccinated. While the mask requirement has fallen in many areas in the rest of Austria, it continues to apply in Vienna.