Getting into Germany now requires a tampon (but not for everyone)
To enter Germany, starting Sunday, August 1, a negative tampon must be shown. Regardless of the means [...]
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For Entering Germany, starting Sunday, August 1, it is necessary to show a negative swab. Regardless of the means of entry and the country of origin. This is the strategy put in place by Angela Merkel's government to try to stem the rise in infections due to the prevalence of the Delta variant.
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However, there are cases where the swab is not needed. Let's find out in detail how things work at the German border.
When the tampon is needed to enter Germany
The negative swab, in order to enter Germany, will have to be submitted by all to exception Whose:
- Has completed the vaccination cycle
- Has recovered from Covid-19 In the previous 6 months (and is in possession of a certificate of recovery)
- is less than 12 years old
While previously one could enter with Green Pass, and therefore also with only one dose of vaccine, this is no longer the case: there must be two vaccines. Otherwise, the swab will be needed. "This rule is intended to keep the number of new infections introduced in Germany as low as possible," said deputy government spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer. She went on to explain that cross-border commuters and those who enter the country only to transit to another nation will be exceptions.
The decision follows the alarm raised by German specialists that the fourth wave has begun in the country. So much so that, since September, the government has decided to offer a third dose of vaccine the elderly and frail people. Anyone, even those who received AstraZeneca or Johnson&Johnson, will be eligible for a recall with Pfizer or Moderna.
Meanwhile, the Council of Ministers decided to stop offering free tests in pharmacies and ad hoc centers to those who refused the vaccine, starting in late September or early October.
Risk zones will change
In addition to mandatory swabbing for the unvaccinated, Germany has decided to change the classification of risk zones. From now on, only two will exist: for those who come from a "risk zone variants" there will be a 14-day quarantine requirement, for those arriving from a "high risk zone" quarantine will be for 1 day (which may be reduced to 5 by presenting a negative test after the fifth day). Exceptions to the quarantine requirement are healed, fully vaccinated, and those under 12 years of age.
PLF, necessary to enter Germany
To enter Germany the PLF (Passenger Locator Form) must also be filled out..
La digital input recording can be filled out online, in Italian, indicating in which location you have stayed in the last 10 days. By entering "Italy," the system returns the following statement, "The country you indicated is not part of the areas defined as at risk." And, therefore, the statement, "There is no need to complete the Digital Entry Registration."
The PLF is only required for those coming from areas considered at risk so, barring a change in the Italian situation in the coming weeks, it is not necessary for Italian tourists.
