Tourists to Croatia and France advised to exercise increased caution

The country’s chief hygiene officer, Jarmila Rážová has issued a series of recommendations for Czechs in Croatia and France, in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation in those countries. Although the government on Thursday stopped short of putting the two countries on its list of high-risk states, tourists to these destinations have been warned to take all the recommended precautions against Covid-19, such as wearing face-masks, using hand sanitizers and avoiding enclosed crowded places such as bars and restaurants.

Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Smolek told reporters on Thursday that the two countries would remain on the “green” list at least until September 7, in order to give the thousands of Czech tourists visiting them time to return home without undue complications. There are currently an estimated 60,000 Czech tourists in Croatia. The opposition has criticized the decision as “too benevolent” in view of the health risks.

Meanwhile, Britain on Thursday announced its decision to take the Czech Republic off its list of safe destinations for travel, effective as of Saturday August 29.