Avoid journeys to danger zones, counsels Spahn
Germany Warns Against Travel to Risk Areas Amid Surging Infections Abroad
Berlin - In light of rising infection numbers in neighboring countries, Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) has urged travelers to reconsider non-essential trips to high-risk areas. Speaking to the "Rheinische Post," Spahn stated, "Infection rates are sometimes eight times higher in our neighboring countries than in Germany. This should make every traveler think twice."
Spahn acknowledged the economic impact on tour operators and the personal disappointment for those planning vacations. However, he emphasized the potential danger of spreading infections, as demonstrated by the experiences in Ischgl and during the summer holiday season. Travelers returning from such areas can contribute to increasing infection numbers, as well as transmit infections to schools and kindergartens.
The minister emphasized general precautions to be kept in mind when traveling, similar to those applied at home: maintaining social distancing, practicing good hygiene, and wearing face masks. Regarding domestic relaxations, Spahn referred to the agreement between the Minister Presidents and the Federal Chancellor, affirming that no additional opening steps should be taken at present.
The agreement, originally reached three weeks ago, aims to control the rising infection numbers. Spahn underlined that it remains applicable, stressing regional differences in guidelines due to varying infection situations. The German government, like usual, issues and updates travel health advisories; however, they are not directly attributed to Jens Spahn at present. For up-to-date travel advisories, consult the official website of the German Federal Foreign Office or the Federal Ministry of Health.
- In the realm of health-and-wellness and lifestyle, it's crucial for travelers to be aware of policy-and-legislation updates as Germany warns against non-essential travel to high-risk areas due to surging infections abroad.
- Amidst the general-news of surging infections abroad, other countries' science and health data has become a significant factor in travel decisions, with some infection rates being eight times higher than in Germany.
- While the economic impact on travel and tour operators, as well as personal disappointments, are acknowledged, the potential danger of spreading infections through travel cannot be overlooked, as demonstrated in Ischgl and during the summer holiday season.
- It's essential for travelers to adopt similar precautions as at home when traveling, such as maintaining social distancing, practicing good hygiene, and wearing face masks, regardless of the destination or current domestic relaxations.
