omicron-mutation
Portugal and Canada: other countries on the quarantine list
The Federal Office of Public Health has expanded its quarantine list due to further cases, the Omicron version said. Portugal and Canada, among others, are new.
Anyone entering Switzerland from an area in which the new coronavirus variant Omicron has been or may have been confirmed must present a negative COVID test and remain in quarantine for ten days. In principle, these areas also have entry restrictions, with the exception of Swiss citizens and people holding a residence permit in this country.
Omicron editions have also taken place in Portugal, Nigeria, Canada and Japan. When entering and entering Switzerland from these countries, all persons must present a negative COVID-19 test and remain in quarantine for 10 days. Entry into force: 11/30/21,00:00.
– BAG – OFSP – UFSP (@BAG_OFSP_UFSP) November 29, 2021
As the Federal Office of Public Health announced on Monday evening, the list will be expanded to include four more countries starting Tuesday. Accordingly, stricter entry rules now also apply to Portugal, Nigeria, Canada and Japan.
Strict entry rules already apply to the following countries: Egypt, Angola, Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Denmark, Eswatini, Hong Kong, Israel, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Czech Republic and United Kingdom. As a result, all direct flights from the region of Southern Africa were also banned. ,chm,