Spain no longer requires isolation despite corona infection
Further easing of the corona restrictions has come into force in the popular holiday destination of Spain.
In the event of an infection with Corona, the obligation to isolate is now almost invariably eliminated – as is the obligation to test and report a possible infection. What that means for vacationers and what the Corona situation is like on site:
Since Monday (March 28), most of those infected with corona in Spain no longer have to be isolated. Even in popular Spanish holiday regions such as Mallorca, people suffering from Corona can now lead a completely normal life almost without exception. You can leave the house, go shopping or go to restaurants or the beach. Even holidaymakers do not have to go into isolation if the corona infection is unproblematic, nor are they required to be tested and reported. Spain thus equates an infection with the corona virus with a “normal” illness, similar to flu.
No more isolation
The Spanish Ministry of Health announced last week that people infected with corona with no or only mild symptoms will no longer have to go into isolation from Monday, March 28th. According to Health Minister Carolina Darias, classifying Covid as an endemic disease is “timely and necessary”, reported the “Tagesspiegel”.
The previous requirements only continue to apply to groups of people at risk or in the case of severe courses. People at risk include pregnant women, people over 60 and those with an immune deficiency and healthcare workers.
The current Corona situation in Spain
Since the beginning of February, the corona measures have been significantly relaxed or even abolished everywhere in Spain. According to the Ministry of Health, the peak of the current corona wave, which was mainly triggered by the Omicron variant, was already passed at the beginning of February. However, the mask requirement indoors and on public transport will remain in place for the time being.
The seven-day incidence in the popular holiday destination has fallen sharply from its peak in mid-January (1657) and now stands at 271.8. In total there have been 11,451,676 corona infections since the beginning of the pandemic, 102,392 people have died in connection with the virus (as of March 28, 2022, source: corona-in-zahlen.de)
Because of the high vaccination rate, most of those infected show no or only mild symptoms of the disease. 90.5 percent of the population over the age of 12 is fully immunized – one of the highest vaccination rates in the world.
What applies to entering Spain despite Corona?
The Spanish government continues to classify Germany as a risk area. All travelers over the age of 12 are therefore obliged to carry one of the following proofs with them upon entry: either a negative test result that must not be more than 72 hours (PCR test) or 48 hours (antigen test) old or Proof of vaccination or proof that you have recovered from COVID-19 infection within the last 180 days. All supporting documents must be electronic or paper in Spanish, English, French or German.
Travelers entering Spain by air or sea must also fill out a health screening form on the Spain Travel Health portal. Important: The form may be filled out no more than 48 hours before you plan to enter the country.
When entering the country, regular health checks are carried out by measuring the temperature, evaluating the entry form by the health authorities and visually checking the traveler. Persons with a temperature above 37.5 °C or other abnormalities can be subjected to a detailed examination.
What applies to travelers returning from Spain?
The return journey to Germany is currently relatively uncomplicated according to the 3G rule. This means that travelers from Spain entering Germany must be vaccinated, recovered or tested. A digital entry registration is currently not required.
