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Germany to introduce mandatory COVID tests for travellers next week – Metro US

Germany to introduce mandatory COVID tests for travellers next week

Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Frankfurt
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Frankfurt

BERLIN (Reuters) – New rules for mandatory coronavirus tests for travellers entering Germany from countries designated as risk areas are due to come into effect next week, a spokeswoman for the country’s health ministry said on Wednesday at a regular news conference.

Germany announced plans on Monday for free, mandatory coronavirus tests for holidaymakers returning from high-risk countries in order to slow the spread of infections as the holiday season kicks into high gear.

(Reporting by Thomas Seythal, editing by Thomas Escritt)