Advice on travelling to Northern Italy and Tenerife

Confirmed cases of COVID-19
The number of coronavirus cases outside China has increased in recent days, including in Europe.
as the case in Northern Italy approaches three hundred. It is suspected that
one case has emerged in Tenerife, Spain, but final confirmation of it
is not available. The Chief Medical Officer warns against unnecessary travel to four regions in
Northern Italy, but no travel advisories are in effect for Tenerife. See recommendations for
tourists'.

The northern regions of Italy as well as Tenerife are popular destinations for Icelanders. Here
Below you can find the public health authority's recommendations for these two areas.
It should be borne in mind that the situation in Europe with regard to COVID-19 is now changing.
rapidly and therefore the public health physician's recommendations could change with short notice.
disclaimer.

See a list of definitions
Danger zone

Northern Italy
The Chief Medical Officer advises against non-essential travel to Lombardy, Veneto,
Emilia-Romagna and Piedmont in Italy. Those who have stayed in these areas on
in recent days and have arrived in the country or are arriving in the country is
It is recommended to stay at home for 14 days as a precaution.  

This
does not apply to those individuals who travel from Italy to Iceland via
international airport in Northern Italy but have stayed in other areas than those
mentioned above. It is urgent that those who are either in the area consider
maintain good personal hygiene and follow the instructions of health authorities. At present, the advice against non-essential travel to the areas does not apply to
ski resorts in Northern Italy, but they are outside the aforementioned risk areas and there have been no cases.
So far, they have been notified from there.

Tenerife
A suspected case of the COVID-19 virus has arisen at H10 Costa
At the Adeje Palace hotel in Tenerife, Spain. So far, there are not
indications that there are more cases and that the virus has spread. For the time being,
travel to Tenerife is not therefore discouraged. However, it is essential that those who otherwise
whether in the area or planning to travel there, give careful thought to personal
hygiene and follow the instructions of the local health authorities. The public health physician will today gather information on whether and which individuals
have stayed at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel and are now in the country or
are on their way home. To those who have stayed at the hotel for the past two weeks
It is recommended to stay at home for 14 days as a precaution. So far, there have been no
A need for tourists other than those with a direct connection to the hotel in question to undergo
Quarantine on return to Iceland.

General hygiene
The Chief Medical Officer recommends that people pay close attention to personal hygiene (hand washing,
a tissue for the nose when sneezing or coughing). The public can easily
Reduce the risk of infection by taking good care of your personal hygiene.
Hand washing and general hygiene around the eyes, nose and mouth are key.
to avoid infection and reduce transmission routes. 

The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) behaves in some ways like influenza, symptoms are
Similar and with similar modes of transmission. Symptoms are most similar to an influenza infection: cough, fever, and bone and muscle aches.,
fatigue, etc. The virus can cause serious illness in those who become ill.
are predisposed to, it manifests itself with lower respiratory tract infections and pneumonia, which
Often present as breathing difficulties on day 4-8 of illness. If individuals feel unwell, they are advised to call
on the phone 1700 (for foreign
Telephone number +354 544-4113) regarding further information and
how they are to access the healthcare system. These individuals are
were specifically asked not to attend hospital Accident & Emergency departments or at
health centres, except after receiving telephone advice.

State of affairs
Working at an uncertain level new national plan for
pandemic. The Chief Medical Officer works on coordinating measures, guidance and materials for
the general public, healthcare professionals, the tourism industry and the business community. The Public Health Director's risk assessment for Iceland is in line with the risk assessment
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. According to their risk assessment, the chances of an increase in the likelihood of
cases arriving in the EU/EEA (Iceland) from countries other than China. The situation is stable.
estimated. There is little likelihood that the virus will become a public health threat in European countries which
apply isolation and quarantine measures. The infection, however, can become
Burdensome for the individuals who become infected.

Information and new updates are regularly posted on the website of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer. – www.landlaeknir.is