Now that COVID-19 travel restrictions have been eased and only a few countries in Europe still have restrictions, travelers from all over the world are eager to explore the old continent and enjoy a wonderful summer vacation.
However, they might not be able to avoid getting COVID-19, especially while visiting landmarks and tourist destinations. According to recent data, popular destinations have been recording significant rises in cases, and the Omicron variant BA.5 has been spreading quickly.
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But what can travelers do if they get COVID while traveling? Well, it depends on the country they are visiting. These are the current rules in the most popular countries:
Italy: Strict Quarantine Rules
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Even though there are no entry restrictions, Italy still has a few rules regarding COVID. Here’s what travelers should know:
- FFP2 masks are still mandatory in public transportation, including buses, planes, and trains. In hospitals and health centers masks are also required.
- If you have COVID-related symptoms or had contact with someone with the virus, local authorities recommend to self-isolate and contact a doctor. Travelers can contact the national COVID hotline (1500) or regional hotlines.
- The government assists travelers with COVID-19 tests.
- According to the US Embassy in Italy, antigen tests cost around $20 and PCR tests around $70.
- Travelers who test positive will have to self-isolate, at the travelers’ own expense, for 7 to 21 days. Only vaccinated travelers —or those who recovered from COVID in the last 120 days— can quarantine for 7 days, non vaccinated travelers must quarantine for at least 10 days.
- In order to leave self-isolation, travelers must have had over 3 days without symptoms and test negative. Only after 21 days testing positive travelers can leave quarantine.
UK: No restrictions
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The UK has also removed entry requirements, but this is what travelers must bear in mind:
- Travelers with symptoms or COVID-19 do not have to self-isolate.
- Local authorities recommend avoiding contact with people for 5 days.
- Travelers under 18 should stay at their accommodation for three days.
- Covid-19 tests aren’t free, and prices can vary a lot: from $47 to $594 depending on the type of test, location, and time delivering results.
France: Self-Isolation Required
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France still requires travelers to be vaccinated or show a recent negative test result and fill in a health form. These are the main considerations for travelers:
- Masks are not mandatory but highly recommended in crowded places and in public transportation.
- Travelers are encouraged to download the local COVID-related app called “TousAntiCovid”.
- Vaccinated travelers who test positive for COVID-19, must self-isolate for 7 days from the first day of symptoms or from the day they got the positive result. If travelers feel well on day 5 and don’t have symptoms they can leave quarantine sooner with a negative test result.
- Non-vaccinated travelers who test positive must quarantine for 10 days. If they feel better on day 7 and obtain a negative COVID-19 test result, they can stop self-isolating.
Spain: Just A Few Restrictions
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Spain requires international travelers —outside the EU— to show proof of vaccination or a negative test result. These are the current rules for travelers who get COVID:
- Those who are asymptomatic or don’t feel very sick are not required to quarantine. Travelers should self-isolate if they don’t feel well.
- Those who tested positive for COVID-19 are recommended to wear a face mask for 10 days in crowded places, public transportations, and public indoor spaces, and practice social distancing.
Portugal: Self-Isolation Required
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Travelers don’t have entry restrictions, but, if they get COVID there are a few considerations:
- Travelers who test positive must self-isolate for 7 days at their own expense.
- In Madeira, the Azores, and Porto Santo self-isolation is required only for 5 days.
- Travelers can get assistance from local hotlines or call 112 in case of an emergency.
- Masks are mandatory on public transportation, taxis, hospitals and pharmacies.
Germany: Self-Isolation Required
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There are no entry restrictions for travelers, but here’s what they should know:
- Facemasks are mandatory in public transportation and health centers.
- Travelers with COVID-19 symptoms should call the hotline 116 117 or a doctor.
- Those who test positive must self-isolate for at least five days. After getting a negative result, travelers can stop quarantining.
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