Entirety of Portugal currently classified as risk zone - Peloponnese no longer exempt.
Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI) designates almost all of Portugal as a coronavirus risk area, announcing the classification of mainland Portugal and the Azores on Friday, while Madeira remains an exception.
Additionally, Estonia's Tartu region and Greece's West Greece were also classified as coronavirus risk areas. Conversely, Ireland's Midlands, South-West, and West regions, as well as Greece's Peloponnese region, have been downgraded and are no longer considered risk areas.
The RKI typically updates its travel advisories and risk area designations based on COVID-19 prevalence and other factors. Travelers should check the RKI's official website or relevant health advisories for the most accurate and up-to-date classifications.
A scenic view of Lisbon's old town and harbor, courtesy of the dts News Agency, serves as a backdrop to these developments.
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In light of the changes by the Robert Koch Institute, it's important for travelers to know that other European regions such as mainland Portugal, the Azores (from Portugal), Tartu region (from Estonia), and West Greece have been designated as coronavirus risk areas. On the contrary, some regions, like Ireland's Midlands, South-West, and West regions, as well as Greece's Peloponnese region, have been downgraded and are no longer considered risk areas.
