Life in a Norwegian Quarantine Hotel
Thousands of people arriving in Norway these last months have had to stay in a quarantine hotel. Here's one person's experience.
Norway's strict entry requirements have forced many travellers into a quarantine hotel. Life in Norway contributor J Alex West describes his experience of staying in one after a 30-hour journey back to Norway.
A tale of quarantine
On the fifth of June, we entered quarantine in Oslo. Prior to arrival, we had to pay 4,200 kroner for quick-result Corona tests to obey Norwegian entrance laws:
‘The test must have been taken in the last 24 hours prior to arrival in Norway. For persons arriving by air, the test may be taken in the last 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the first leg of the flight.'