France: Travellers entering from 16 countries to undergo coronavirus tests upon arrival

Passengers entering France from 16 most infected countries will have to undergo COVID-19 testing upon arrival at French airports and ports. French Prime Minister Jean Castex h anunced last month that tests would be required starting August 1 for arriving passengers. Those who will test positive must have to undergo a 14-day quarantine.

According to reports, France is t permitting general travel to and from 16 countries, which include nations like United States and Brazil. testing requirement refore only applies to people entering under limited circumstances. French citizens who live in se countries or citizens of se countries with an established residence in France.

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According to media reports, passengers are having mixed experiences. One of travelers Daniel Court was reportedly tested at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport after coming from French Riviera city of Nice. He ackwledged t loving experience. Ar passenger who was tested at Paris’ main airport Nia Vusik of Belarus, said she thought new policy me sense.

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Number of infected persons is increasing day by day and to control outbreak French government has me wearing masks mandatory in all indoor public s. On July 23, France decided to distribute free face masks to poor citizens. According to reports, masks will be provided to seven million people who have enrolled mselves for complementary health-insurance that people living on low incomes are entitled to.

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French Health Minister Olivier Veran reportedly warned citizens about increasing infection in country. He also pointed at possibility of a resurgence of national health emergency and assured nation is far away from second wave. Currently, France has 213,031 confirmed cases and 30,150 deaths, which makes it 18 most infected country.

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