The second wave of the coronavirus epidemic has never been so close to engulf Europe. While the situation is " clearly deteriorating " in France, the United Kingdom deplores more than 41,000 deaths to date and Italy worries about being " surrounded " by contagions, the restrictive measures are increasing in Europe, where the tourist season is still in full swing.
Le Figaro takes stock this Friday, by alphabetical list, on these large European countries which are barricading themselves again, even if it means placing the nationals of its closest neighbors in compulsory fourteen.
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- In Germany, Spain in the viewfinder
Seen as a model in its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Europe, Germany on Friday placed virtually all of Spain, except the Canary Islands, among the areas at risk in the face of a growing second wave threat fueled by the tourists returning from vacation.
Germany is considered the good student of Europe. POOL New / REUTERS
Anyone entering the territory by air, sea, river, rail or road from a country or a risk zone (Spain, Ukraine and Serbia in Europe) is subject to compulsory quarantine and a PCR test. to be done within 72 hours of arrival. The quarantine will end when negative results are obtained. Travelers who may have a negative PCR test carried out less than 48 hours before entering German territory and written in German or English are exempt.
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Wearing a mask is compulsory in public transport throughout the country and in many shops.
- In Austria, Spain and Sweden targeted
In Austria, people who have stayed in Spain and Sweden, among other international countries, during the last 10 days before entering the country, must present a medical certificate attesting to a negative PCR test carried out less than 72 hours previously.
If this is not the case, they will have to perform one at their own expense within 48 hours and place themselves in quarantine at home or in a dedicated establishment, pending the results of the test. Moreover, the other European countries are not affected by these injunctions.
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Wearing a mask is compulsory in public transport, shops, hospitals and when providing services during which a minimum safety distance cannot be maintained (such as at the hairdresser).
- In Belgium, ban on " non-essential " travel
In Belgium, each person who enters the country from abroad or who wishes to stay more than 48 hours in Belgium must complete an identification form.
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For travelers coming from Bulgaria (North East and South West regions), Spain (Autonomous Community of Aragon, Autonomous Community of Navarre, Province of Barcelona, Province of Lleida, Province of Biscay, Province of Soria) , Malta, several regions of Romania and Leicester, UK, quarantine and testing is mandatory.
The compulsory mask in the Brussels area, in Belgium. BENOIT DOPPAGNE / AFP
Quarantine and screening are recommended for almost all other European countries, including France.
Belgium has also banned " non-essential trips " to the Spanish regions mentioned above, the Lake Geneva region in Switzerland (Vaud, Valais, Geneva) and the French department of Mayenne, due to their epidemiological situation.
- In Cyprus, compulsory test
To travel to Cyprus, you must carry out a negative PCR test dating back less than 72 hours, which must be sent within 24 hours before entering the territory.
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- In Denmark, Spain " banned "
Denmark has placed two European Union countries in " orange ", synonymous with " banned countries ": Spain and Luxembourg. Travelers from Spain must have a valid reason for coming to Denmark, such as having a job in the country or being married to a resident.
- Spain, the "safe country" transformed into an ugly duckling
Spain, current ugly duckling in the eyes of its European neighbors, does not impose quarantine but applies to each of the travelers arriving in the territory by air or sea a health check, which may include a temperature measurement and a visual examination. of the passenger's condition. Travelers are also required to complete a health control form, which contains information about its owner.
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Wearing a mask is compulsory in almost all public spaces when a distance of one meter fifty cannot be respected between two people.
Since Thursday, Galicia and the Canary Islands have banned its citizens from smoking, due to the risk of Covid transmissions. BORJA SUAREZ / REUTERS
Spain claimed at the end of July that it was a "safe country". “ People who usually visit our country know that one of our strengths is the quality of our health system ,” said government spokeswoman Maria Jesus Montero. “ All the data indicates that we have a good (health) situation in most of the country, ” she said. However, the nation has the worst contagion figures in Western Europe and is once again experiencing rampant contagion: 3,000 new cases two days in a row, hundreds of outbreaks detected throughout its territory ...
- In Estonia, no more direct flights with France
All travelers going to Estonia, coming from France in particular, are obliged to quarantine themselves for 14 days at their place of residence or permanent place of stay. Travel to go to a doctor, buy food or basic necessities is allowed.
From this Friday, the Estonian authorities no longer authorize direct flights between France and Estonia.
- In Finland, a prison sentence
In Finland, screening tests are compulsory at some airports and ports. Anyone from a " country at risk " arriving in Finland will have to submit to a fortnight or risk a fine or a three-month jail term. Among the countries at risk, France.
- In France, nothing planned for Europeans
If the travelers are coming from a country in the European area, no restrictions are applied to them. Wearing a mask is compulsory in closed places, and more and more in outdoor places.
Jean Castex was visiting the Montpellier CHU on Tuesday. PASCAL GUYOT / AFP
- In Greece, random tests
All travelers, regardless of their mode of transport, are required to complete the Passenger Locator Form at least 24 hours before arriving in Greece.
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Random screening for Covid-19 may be requested on arrival, regardless of the nationality of individuals and regardless of their mode of transport. In all cases, if the test is positive for the virus, a fortnight is required in a hotel designated by the health authorities.
From August 16, a maximum of 750 people per day will be allowed to enter Greece from Albania. They must have a negative Covid-19 test, carried out 72 hours before their arrival, and also go through isolation for seven days. Greece also faced this Friday thousands of Albanians stranded at the border, trying to pass before the entry into force of this rule.
Thousands of Albanians crowded this Friday to enter Greece. GENT SHKULLAKU / AFP
In Hungary, the fortnight controlled by the police
Individuals from Bulgaria, Spain, United Kingdom or Norway must undergo a medical examination when entering Hungary, and undergo a fortnight at home or in a designated place.
The fortnight is extremely strict, since the police are likely to control, without prior notice, the presence of individuals at home.
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The fortnight is not required if the person presents official documents written in Hungarian or English proving that they have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 twice 48 hours apart in the 5 days before their birth. entry into Hungarian territory.
For the French, entry is possible without restriction.
- In Ireland, the quarantine imposed on all, or almost
Only a few countries in Europe escape the quarantine imposed on Ireland, including Greece, Italy and Norway. Moreover, all entrants must submit to a ban on leaving their homes or receiving guests.
- In Iceland, five days of isolation
All travelers arriving in Iceland from France for a stay of more than 10 days are invited to be screened for the first time at the airport, then to isolate themselves for a period of 5 days before passing a second PCR test free of charge at one of the country's screening centers.
- In Italy, no restrictions but compulsory tests
In Italy, where the situation seems under control, all Europeans can move around freely and are no longer subject to quarantine. All travelers, however, must complete an entry form.
The lifting of restrictions at the end of July in Italy prompted many citizens to use their boats. Ciro De Luca / REUTERS
However, the country has made coronavirus tests mandatory until September 7 for all travelers arriving from Croatia, Greece, Malta and Spain, according to a new decree signed.
The Italian press had said it was "surrounded" by outbreaks of contagion from France, Spain and the Balkans.
- In Norway, France classified as " red "
Norway formally advises against travel to France, which it has classified as "red", along with Sweden, Iceland, Poland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland. , Luxembourg, Croatia, Spain and Portugal.
A 10-day quarantine will be imposed on people arriving from these countries. Negative tests on arrival do not exempt travelers from the quarantine requirement.
- In the Netherlands, we recommend the fortnight without imposing it
No tests or quarantine are imposed in the Netherlands. On the other hand, the authorities strongly advise individuals from Sweden, Bulgaria, Croatia, Spain, Leicester (United Kingdom), Lisbon (Portugal) and Antwerp (Belgium) to self-confine for 14 days.
No tests or quarantine are imposed in the Netherlands. RAMON VAN FLYMEN / AFP
- In Portugal, temperature measurements
Only temperature measurements taken via a thermal camera system on arrival at Portuguese airports are required. You must also complete a form required by the health authorities.
- In the United Kingdom, the surprise quarantine for anyone returning from France
Faced also with an upsurge in cases, the British government will reimpose from Saturday August 15 14 days of isolation to travelers arriving from France, the Netherlands and Malta, a little over a month after having exempted them. .
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Some 160,000 Britons currently in France, as well as some of the 300,000 French people living in the United Kingdom on holiday in their country, have a few hours to return home before the implementation of this measure. Otherwise, they will have to confine themselves.
On Saturday, 14 days of isolation will be imposed on French people arriving in the United Kingdom. TOLGA AKMEN / AFP
This is " a decision that we regret and which will lead to a measure of reciprocity, hoping for a return to normal as soon as possible ", tweeted the French Secretary of State for European Affairs, Clément Beaune.
- Switzerland forces the Spaniards into quarantine
People who have stayed in Spain and subsequently entering Switzerland must be quarantined for 10 days. A negative test does not make it possible to lift a mandatory quarantine and does not reduce its duration either, because " a negative result does not exclude an infection ", according to the Federal Office of Public Health.