Andorra is reopening for tourists as WHO calls for gradual easing of restrictions
The micro-nation of Andorra has officially reopened borders for international tourism, allowing all nations to visit, as the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for the gradual easing of travel restrictions
Andorra, a small country in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, has a population of 80,000 but gets almost 10 million visitors a year. On 1 June, the country had opened its borders with France and Spain. Now, it has relaxed entry for all nations. However, different countries face different entry requirements.
While European Union nationals will be permitted to enter without a quarantine, other countries will be allowed to enter but have to quarantine for 15 days.
Most places in Andorra have reopened, including hotels, restaurants, bars and museums. Currently, the wearing of masks in all public enclosed spaces is mandatory in Andorra, as well as on public transport and in taxis.
This decision comes as the WHO says countries should gradually lift international travel measures based on risk assessments. However, the organization also warned of countries that face the start of a possible second wave.
“The pandemic is a once-in-a-century health crisis, the effects of which will be felt for decades to come," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. "Many countries that believed they were past the worst are now grappling with new outbreaks. Some that were less affected in the earliest weeks are now seeing escalating numbers of cases and deaths. And some that had large outbreaks have brought them under control."