Swimwear, sunscreen, passport and oh yes, don’t forget the mouth caps! And do you have the QR code on your phone? For two years this was undoubtedly shouted by living rooms when packing for the holidays. If a holiday was even possible because of the measures.
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This year, the problems at Schiphol are probably the biggest stumbling block. In any case, the corona virus does not stop holidaymakers. To the relief of the holiday countries. For example, Italy correspondent Anouk Boone says: “In important newspapers you now have to search carefully for corona news. The idea is that they embrace the summer feeling and want to have a good year in terms of tourism.”
But as said: not all measures have disappeared. Because the virus isn’t quite there yet. This is the number of infections per 100,000 inhabitants in six European countries:
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And now the rules.
France: most infections in the region
Starting with the most popular holiday destination: France. If you are going by plane to the land of brie and baguettes, don’t forget to download your Coronacheck app with your QR code (again). When you arrive at French airports, you still have to show it officially (although the chance that you will actually be checked is not that great).
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Is your destination Nice, on the Côte d’Azur? Then make sure you also put mouth caps in your suitcase. Since this week, due to increasing contamination figures, these have been mandatory again in public transport.
Germany: complicated mouth cap rules
That mouth cap is a complicated story with our eastern neighbors. This is still mandatory in public transport and in hospitals. Retailers and museums can decide for themselves whether they require their customers to set one up. And please note: if mouth caps are mandatory, it always concerns the FFP2 masks.
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In terms of corona proof, on the other hand, the Germans are more flexible than, for example, the French. Proof is no longer necessary, not even to enter the country. However, the abolition of the use of the app is temporary. It can be reintroduced on September 1.
Italy: expect controls
Then Italy. In terms of rules, that country hardly differs from Germany. No more QR codes in the country, but mouth caps. In public transport and at medical institutions and always an FFP2 mask. And above all, don’t rely on lax checks. “For example, in public transport, there are really checks, although it often remains with a reminder,” says correspondent Anouk Boone.
Spain: depending on the region
If you go to Spain, it is better to take into account checks on the Coronacheck app. Because it is still mandatory in Spain. And mouth caps are also not an unnecessary luxury. They are mandatory in public transport, in pharmacies and in hospitals.
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The same actually applies to catering establishments, but there is little chance that they will actually be asked about it. However, the rules may differ per region. So if you’re going to Spain, check exactly which region you’re traveling to and check the website of the local authorities.
Portugal: the hotbed of spring
Finally, Portugal. The country that has often made the news in the past two months, because of the sky-high infections there. The latest variant of the corona virus was the first to prevail in Portugal. And that was reflected in the numbers.
That peak is now behind us and, moreover, the rules have never become stricter than before the peak. What remains is a mask obligation that is comparable to the other five countries in this article. And a QR code is also important to enter Portugal and enjoy a carefree holiday on the beaches of the Algarve.
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