Borders closed in Hungary, reprieve in Poland

The resurgence of the covid-19 pandemic in Europe has led some countries to tighten their quarantines and even close their borders. Hungary is the first country in the Schengen area to lock itself again...
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Parliament in Budapest (Photo: LC)

We've done it. Since 1 September, Hungary has decided to close its borders almost hermetically.e. The measure was announced last Friday during a press conference by the Director General of the Prime Minister's Office. At 0:00, the country's access to all foreigners was blocked, including citizens of the Schengen area.

There are a few exceptions, such as military convoys, diplomats and certain business trips. A humanitarian corridor for people transiting through Hungary also remains open. An 14-day quarantine for the few people returning to the country.

Elsewhere, theUkraine bans foreign nationals from its territory from 28 August until 28 September. La Slovakia is also offering French visitors a new range of around forty which can be lifted if the covid test is negative after five days. Denmark also closed its borders with France on 28 August..

France, on the other hand, dodged a bullet in Poland. A tweet from the French ambassador in Warsaw indicated that the country was to ban flights from France from 2 September. Le Polish government finally changed his mind and grants a grace period until 15 September. On that date, Poland will again review the conditions for entry to its territory - as it has done regularly since the start of the pandemic. To be continued...