Health Ministry to update list of “safe countries"

The Ministry of Health is expected to update its online list of “safe” states for travel during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Preliminary data suggests that only Romania and Spain (except the Canary Islands) will be considered countries where travelers face risk of contracting COVID-19. Czechs returning from these countries would therefore have to undergo a coronavirus test after returning from these states, or undertake 10 day quarantine. Currently, only Romania is the only EU state considered to be a travel risk, but the ministry has announced that Spain will be put on the risk list from August 24.

The Czech Republic itself is considered a risky travel destination by EU members Finland, Estonia and Slovenia.