Eight regions in eight European Union member states identified as high-risk zones by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI)
The Robert Koch Institute, a German institution responsible for disease control and prevention, has recently updated the list of COVID-19 risk areas. Among the regions now designated as high-risk are parts of several European countries, including the Netherlands, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, and Lithuania.
In the Netherlands, the entire country is on the list, with the exception of the provinces of Zeeland and Curaçao. The specific decision-maker for this designation is not explicitly mentioned, but it is typically made by national health authorities or government bodies responsible for public health and travel regulations.
Romania, on the other hand, has its entire territory on the list, and the old town of Bucharest, located within the country, is currently designated as a COVID-19 risk area by the Robert Koch Institute.
Several regions in Slovakia, including Zilina, Prešov, Bratislava, Nitra, Trnava, and parts of Slovenia such as Zasavska, Gorenjska, Osrednjeslovenska, and Savinjska, have also been added to the list. Hungary's Nógrád, Baranya, Hajdú-Bihar, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Komárom-Esztergom, and Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg are also on the list. Lithuania's Kaunas administrative region is also designated as a COVID-19 risk area.
Interestingly, the administrative region of Oblast Targovishte in Bulgaria has also been added to the list. On a positive note, the classification of the island of Corsica in France and the county of Brodsko-Posavska in Croatia as risk areas has been removed.
The designation of a region as a COVID-19 risk area may have implications for travel and quarantine requirements. It is essential for travellers to stay informed about the latest updates and follow the guidelines set by the relevant authorities to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
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