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One month extension of compulsory Covid tests to go to Corsica

2021-01-07T19:46:38.312Z


These obligations are in effect until February 8 for all persons over 11 years old going to Corsica. The obligation for people going to Corsica to have done a PCR or antigen test within 72 hours before their trip, initially scheduled until January 8, is extended by one month to avoid an " epidemic resurgence ", a announced Thursday the prefecture. Read also: Corsica: control of travelers after the entry into force of the obligation of Covid tests " Given the epidemic situation contained in the


The obligation for people going to Corsica to have done a PCR or antigen test within 72 hours before their trip, initially scheduled until January 8, is extended by one month to avoid an "

epidemic resurgence

", a announced Thursday the prefecture.

Read also: Corsica: control of travelers after the entry into force of the obligation of Covid tests

"

Given the epidemic situation contained in the island,

" where the incidence rate observed on January 7 is 64 cases per 100,000 inhabitants against 144.1 / 100,000 inhabitants for the national average, "

the extension of this measure has aim to reduce the risk of a renewed epidemic,

”she explained.

On Wednesday, the island's executive council asked for the extension of this device “

in the coming weeks

” as well as the strengthening of screening and the acceleration of the vaccination campaign.

"

98.8% of the 58,000 passengers checked between December 19 and January 4 had satisfied the test requirement

," recalled the prefecture.

If the results of these tests are not directly requested by the various airlines or shipping companies, travelers must certify on their honor having done an RT-PCR or antigen test "

less than 72 hours

" before boarding the island. Mediterranean.

They must also certify not to be positive for Covid-19, not to present symptoms and "

not to have been in contact with a confirmed case in the fourteen days preceding the trip

", recalled the prefecture.

In the event of a police check, they will have to show proof from the laboratory or the pharmacy proving that they have passed the test otherwise they risk a fine of 135 euros, increased in the event of a repeat offense.

During the first wave of Covid-19 in the spring, Corsica was particularly affected.

In total, 142 people have died on this island of 340,000 inhabitants since the start of the epidemic (including 52 since September), according to the latest report from the ARS published on Thursday.

Source: lefigaro

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