Israel launches green pass for vaccinated people
Kekule says observing a safe distance is also key to prevent contracting coronavirus mutants. These mutants do not fly further [than other coronavirus variants], that s important to note, he says. Kekule says the mutants are somewhat more infectious but says this has no relevance for counter measures. He says it is recommended to avoid kissing and hugging others. He says briefly passing someone during a regular outdoor activity poses very little danger of infection. Studies have shown that the risk of outdoor infection is very small. One study from China says that, of 7,324 reported infections, only one was traced back to an open-air setting. Germany s Robert Koch Institute (RKI) echoes this view, stating on its website that very few infections occur outdoors.
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Chances are good that this trend will consolidate not just this summer, but also beyond the pandemic. In surveys, one-third of respondents said they wanted to change their travel behavior compared to before the pandemic, says Schmude. Many have discovered travel destinations in Germany that they hadn t even considered before, says Buhl. She hopes that people will gain a new appreciation for travel through COVID-19 also in terms of sustainability. According to Schmude, there is no way to avoid it: The discussion about overtourism, flight shaming and cruises has indeed been pushed to the sidelines by the coronavirus. But it hasn t gone away; it will continue.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many countries worldwide continue to restrict entry and most travel remains discouraged. DW Travel offers a brief recap of what rules apply in the EU and how to get the latest info.
The severe restriction in the Netherlands will begin on Saturday, keeping residents housebound between 9 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. US President Biden has released a 23-page plan to combat the virus. Follow DW for the latest.