In view of the extremely difficult epidemiological situation in the Czech Republic and the Austrian region of Tyrol, which is attributed to the spread of mutated strains of the coronavirus, Germany is extending tightened border controls until March 17, Parliamentary Secretary of State for Internal Affairs Stefan Mayer said.
Last week, the Czech Republic recorded 782.1 new cases of infection per 100,000 inhabitants (incidence rate in 7 days – 782.1). In mid-February, Germany declared the Czech Republic, Slovakia and most of Tyrol as high-risk regions due to the rapid spread of mutated variants of the virus. From these regions, and from other areas where more infectious strains of the coronavirus are widespread, only Germans and foreigners holding a residence permit in Germany are currently allowed entry. Exceptions apply to truck drivers and residents of these regions working in Germany on the condition that they submit a negative coronavirus test result no later than 48 hours after entering the country.
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