USA Warns Against Travel to Germany and Denmark

While the United States has recently opened its doors to international travelers, the U.S. Department of State is cautioning against travel to two European Union member states, citing a concerning uptick in COVID-19 cases.

In a significant move, the Department has issued a ‘Level Four: Do Not Go’ advisory for Germany and Denmark, expanding the list of countries to which U.S. citizens are strongly discouraged from traveling.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Denmark due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. There are restrictions in place affecting U.S. citizen entry into Denmark,” the advisory for Denmark states. This warning applies equally to Germany.

These travel advisories were announced on November 22, following a surge in infection rates across both countries.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that Germany recorded 340,509 new infection cases in the past week, while Denmark saw 26,769 cases, according to SchengenVisaInfo.com.

The ‘Level Four: Do Not Travel’ advisory signals a heightened risk for Americans, particularly for those who are unvaccinated or have not recovered from COVID-19, emphasizing the increased likelihood of infection in regions currently under such alerts.

To mitigate health risks, the CDC advises all individuals who must travel to countries under advisories to be fully vaccinated with one of the vaccines authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

In addition to Germany and Denmark, other countries currently on the advisory list include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

Notably, the United States lifted its immigration restrictions for 26 Schengen Area nations, along with the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, Brazil, China, and India on November 8. Since then, international travelers have been welcome to enter the U.S. provided they comply with vaccination and entry requirements.

All vaccinations recognized by the FDA and WHO are currently accepted for travel into the United States.

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