The site below also links to WHO/Europe’s key publications on COVID-19, as well as to our key numbers related to cases, deaths, and people vaccinated across the Region. This includes links to resources to track the COVID-19 situation in European countries, as well as to document the WHO/Europe and country responses to the pandemic. The links and resources menu on this page can be used to navigate the most updated information and guidance for health authorities, public health audiences, and for the general public. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, over 2 million people in the European Region have died from the disease. This led WHO to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020, and to characterize the outbreak as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. The first cases of novel coronavirus (nCoV) were first detected in China in December 2019, with the virus spreading rapidly to other countries across the world. You can also stay safe while you are away by following the same measures which help keep you safe while you are at home.The COVID-19 pandemic is a global outbreak of coronavirus, an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. If it is necessary to show a negative test before you can travel those must not be NHS tests instead you must book and pay for tests from a private test provider. The NHS COVID pass is available for people in Wales who have had two doses of vaccination and are travelling to a country that requires COVID vaccination proof. The FCDO also provide advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings. This includes advice and information about entry requirements such as covid tests and isolation for countries that you intend to visit (on GOV.UK).Ĭarriers may have their own requirements for negative tests to allow boarding and travel. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provide general guidance for British people travelling abroad (on GOV.UK). This is especially important if you are travelling with children or young people under 18, as the requirements for them may be different. Restrictions may be still be in place, for example, proof of vaccination, negative tests, quarantine and reasons for entry. Check the terms and conditions of your travel insurance so you understand what additional costs are covered as many policies have specific exclusions related to coronavirus.īefore you go you should check the requirements for visitors in the country you plan to travel to.Check what you must do if you test positive for coronavirus whilst you are away, for example, will you have to isolate or will there be restrictions on you travelling home.Some countries will accept covid recovery certificates so check how you could get one if necessary. Check how you will prove your vaccination status and or/negative coronavirus test.Check the specific requirements for children and young people under 18 (if travelling together or independently) as these may differ to those for adults.You may need to prove your vaccination status, provide a negative coronavirus test, fill out forms before entering, be tested while in the country and / or face mandatory quarantine. Check the specific entry requirements for the country you are travelling to.Check the coronavirus situation in the country you are travelling to just before you travel – it might have changed since you planned the trip.Everyone considering booking a trip abroad and all travellers arriving in Wales, should consider their own personal and family circumstances and how best they can keep themselves safe as they travel, especially those who are vulnerable. However, there are still actions we can take to protect each other and continue to keep Wales safe. The coronavirus related rules in place for international travel and arrival into Wales have been removed.
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