Where can I go and where should I not go? An up-to-date overview of the corona risk areas determined by the Robert Koch Institute.
- The Robert Koch Institute defines Corona * risk areas , depending on the local pandemic situation.
- Anyone entering Germany from these countries and regions must be tested .
- You can find out which states, regions and cities are currently considered to be corona risk areas in our interactive map.
- Basic facts about the corona virus * and the corona news from Germany can be found here. We also offer you the current number of cases in Germany on a map .
Berlin - The corona pandemic is keeping the world in suspense. The federal government is also constantly taking new measures and adapting its strategy to prevent the virus from spreading. While the borders were completely closed at times, vacation and other trips abroad have been possible again since mid-May. However, the worldwide corona situation is under constant observation and evaluation.
Depending on the infection situation, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), in cooperation with the federal government, classifies certain states and regions as corona risk areas . Anyone who nevertheless travels to these areas or goes on vacation must expect to have to take a corona test when returning to Germany. Since the beginning of August, a test has been mandatory for those returning from risk areas . If this is positive, there is a 14-day quarantine .
Vacation despite Corona: risk areas in Europe
The following map shows whether a country is classified as a risk area (red) or not (gray). Countries that appear orange are sometimes considered to be risk areas because individual cities or regions are affected. The map can be moved and enlarged. You can call up further information by clicking on a country. Further down in the text you will also find a world map.
According to the RKI, the respective evaluation is determined on the basis of two levels. On the one hand, it records the states and regions in which more than 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants were registered in the last seven days . In addition, further characteristics are used for areas that fall below the limit value .
Criteria such as the test capacity, the number of tests carried out per inhabitant, the measures taken and the reliability of the information play a role in the assessment of a state. This assessment is largely made by the Foreign Office on the basis of information from German missions abroad. In addition, the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Home Affairs are involved in the assessment of the risk areas.
Interactive map: Corona risk areas worldwide
While scientists around the world are researching * the corona virus and working on developing drugs and vaccines, a high test capacity is currently seen as particularly promising to curb the spread of the virus. For this reason, a mandatory test has been introduced for travelers from risk areas .
Vacation despite Corona: Anyone who comes back from risk areas must be tested
This came into force on August 8th. As the Federal Ministry of Health explains, the obligation applies to both air travelers and people who were traveling by car or train . Anyone coming from an affected area must be tested within 72 hours or show a negative test that is not older than 48 hours. Tests are carried out at airports, train stations and highways. In Bavaria, in addition to Munich Airport, compromises are being made at the state capital's main train station and on the A8 near Traunstein.
From 8/8/20: If you want to enter Germany from a risk area, you must be tested here within 72 hours or have a negative Corona test (not older than 48 hours) .❗More languages ⤵️
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The mandatory tests are free of charge . Even those who come back from a non-risk area and would like to be tested voluntarily can do this free of charge by presenting a receipt such as a hotel bill. Those who have been tested have to isolate themselves at their destination until the result is available. If it turns out positive, a 14-day quarantine obligation applies. Even with a negative result, depending on the state, another test may be mandatory before the quarantine is lifted.
Where does the data come from? We obtain information on whether a state is a risk area or not from the Robert Koch Institute. We integrate these into the cards, permanently check the data and keep the information up to date.
By Luisa Billmayer and Philipp David Pries
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