New Delhi (NVI): The foreign travelers can now enter Iceland without going into self-quarantine or taking a test if they have previously tested positive for coronavirus.
This new travel policy introduced by Iceland government will come into effect from December 10, according to the reports.
The visitors entering Iceland who can provide proof of prior COVID-19 infection and recovery will be exempt from the country’s mandatory 14-day quarantine and screening requirements, the country’s Directorate of Health said in a statement.
“Official will only accept a positive PCR test results at least 14 days old or an antibody test from a European laboratory or epidemiologist in Iceland, However, a report of rapid or spot tests are not acceptable,” the statement added.
Currently, the regulations require travellers arriving Iceland from COVID-19 risk areas, either need to quarantine for 14 days on arrival or get tested twice, once on arrival before quarantining for five to six days and receiving a second test.
Meanwhile, travellers from the United States are still not permitted to enter Iceland for a short vacation due to rising cases in the country, as per the Directorate of Immigration.
Although, the US visitors can apply for long-term visa and stay in Iceland for a duration of six months to enjoy its natural beauty and for the ultimate WFN (work from nature) experience. This rule has been framed to minimise the risk of infection from overseas arrivals.
The country has also closed its famous swimming pools and restaurants with a license to sell alcohol to close at 9 pm, while face masks are mandatory whenever people are within two meters of each other, as per the government’s COVID-19 website.
So far, there have been 5,448 registered cases of coronavirus in Iceland and 27 deaths, the Johns Hopkins University data shows.
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