5 minutes agoEU: For 14-day quarantine for travellers it is for states to decide
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)The introduction of quarantine measures for foreign travellers is a national jurisdiction, said the EU Commission's spokesman responsible for transport and health when asked about the decision of several countries, such as Great Britain, which imposes 14 days of isolation for those who cross national borders. However, the spokesman points out that [...]
However, the spokesman stresses how important the countries follow recommendations and guidelines for easing border measures published by the EU executive last month.
In particular, recommendations published on 13 May for transportation and the tourism sector (which will be discussed today through video conference by European Health Ministers insist on <x0). The need to have a coordinated approach, to avoid discrimination and to decide on health criteria, but what matters is the epidemiological situation of the countries”.
Discussions are still ongoing on how crossing borders will gradually be allowed starting on June 15th.
