There are signs that Iceland is reopening to tourists, although it is likely to be adults rather than school groups for quite a while yet.
CNN joined one of the first flights into the country.
The Lava Centre reopened as well, raising their flags and joining other places that are starting to reopen as tourists start to return.
They are open part time hours at the moment.
An interesting period for Iceland as flights into Iceland have started to increase. Screening is provided at the airport on arrival.
There was an issue earlier in the week when it appeared that several people who arrived in early June had not been quaranting but travelling around the country instead and ended up infecting police officers.
CNN joined one of the first flights into the country.
The Lava Centre reopened as well, raising their flags and joining other places that are starting to reopen as tourists start to return.
They are open part time hours at the moment.
An interesting period for Iceland as flights into Iceland have started to increase. Screening is provided at the airport on arrival.There was an issue earlier in the week when it appeared that several people who arrived in early June had not been quaranting but travelling around the country instead and ended up infecting police officers.
Ten testing booths have been set up at Keflavík Airport, and arriving passengers have the option of being tested upon arrival or undergoing a 14-day quarantine. There have apparently been higher passenger numbers than anticipated.
Iceland’s borders remain closed to non-Schengen Area residents, but this is expected to change from July 1.
COVID-19 testing at the country’s entry points is currently free, but as of July 1 it will be at the cost of passengers, who will pay ISK 15,000 ($114/€100) per test.
Children born in 2005 or later are exempt from both testing and quarantine. That creates an interesting dilemma if the parents test positive...
Children born in 2005 or later are exempt from both testing and quarantine. That creates an interesting dilemma if the parents test positive...
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