Austria Added to Korea's Entry Ban List for COVID-19

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Eun-mo] Austria has been added to the list of countries restricting entry for Koreans due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 7th, as of 2 p.m. that day, there are a total of 103 regions and countries implementing entry measures for travelers from Korea. Austria has required that, starting from the 9th, both nationals and foreigners entering via flights from Korea, China (certain regions), and Iran submit a negative COVID-19 test certificate.

Currently, based on the 193 United Nations (UN) member countries, more than half of the world has not lifted restrictions on Koreans. By type, 36 countries have banned entry from all of Korea, and 6 countries have banned entry from certain regions of Korea. Japan, which will implement visa-free entry bans and two-week quarantines starting from the 9th, is still classified as a 'country banning entry from certain regions.'

Fifteen countries, including 18 regions in China, impose two-week quarantine measures, while 46 countries enforce lower-level entry regulations such as strengthened quarantine, self-isolation recommendations, and fever checks.

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