Germany and Bavaria announced a continuation of the current COVID mitigation measures through April 26.
A full ordinance translation will be posted once available under the Host Nation Resources or the Tab 1 summary under 7ATC General Order Information banners on this page.
7ATC updated its Annex A, Tab 1 and Face Mask policies to align with host nation and military guidance.
Read the full details of the Annex A Travel Restrictions under the 7ATC General Order Information tab on this page.
The Tab 1 summary listed under 7ATC General Order Information banner on this page explains the local host nation laws in English.
The policy for Wear of Face Coverings and Masks is listed under Face Mask Guidance banner on this page and addresses the wear of cloth face coverings when in a shared space and public settings on the installation.
Germany extended current COVID restrictions, as well as announced a phased plan to ease restrictions. Bavaria announced similar statewide restrictions.
Depending on the numbers in that area - additional stores, services and activities could open as follows:
If the infection rates rise above 100/100,000 in an area over three consecutive days, the current restrictions will go back into place.
If infection rates remain below 50/100,000 over 14 consecutive days, restaurants will be allowed to open up their outside areas, as well as additional social and cultural activities will be allowed to open, like theaters and cinemas.
A full ordinance translation is available under the Host Nation Resources or the Tab 1 summary under 7ATC General Order Information banners on this page.
7ATC updated its Annex A, Tab 1 and Face Mask policies to align with host nation and military guidance. Significant changes apply only on the installation and include:
Read the full details of the Annex A Travel Restrictions under the 7ATC General Order Information tab on this page. The Tab 1 summary listed under 7ATC General Order Information banner on this page explains the local host nation laws in English.
The policy for Wear of Face Coverings and Masks is listed under Face Mask Guidance banner on this page and addressed the continual wear of cloth face coverings when in a shared space and public settings. The military community in Bavaria will comply with the host nation and local policies for wearing face masks off the installation, like the FFP-2 in medical facilities, stores and public transport. These specific masks (FFP-2 or equivalent) are not required on the installation.
Both Germany and Bavaria announced a continuation of the current COVID mitigation measures, unless specifically addressed. For example, restrictions on gatherings, entry requirements, restaurant and service closures, and face masks regulations would remain. Changes within Bavaria include:
Bavaria has extended the current COVID mitigations and restrictions. The main change is the 15km restriction has been removed for hotspots areas, but they could enact restrictions for persons coming into their areas.
See full ordinance translation under the Host Nation Resources or the Tab 1 summary under 7ATC General Order Information banners on this page.
Effective Jan. 26, all airline passengers to the U.S. ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel.
Previous COVID mitigation measures will be extended. Additional restrictions also apply as follows:
Bavaria additionally announced it would require FFP2 masks to be worn beginning Jan. 18 in all retail outlets, medical facilities and while using public transportation, off the installation.
See full ordinance translation under the Host Nation Resources or the Tab 1 and 2 summaries under 7ATC General Order Information banners on this page.
Germany has extended COVID measures.
In addition to the German restrictions in place, Bavaria will implement a curfew. Fines apply. Exceptions include emergencies, medical care and treatment, professional/work-related, family or parental-related, or official activities.
Read the full details of General Order #1G, Annex A Travel Restrictions, and Tab 1 Summary of Bavarian Restrictions under the 7ATC General Order Information tab on this page.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS:
Travel within national borders is authorized. This includes work, school and official business; medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy and health care; shopping for goods and services in any business that is open under host nation regulations; visits to friends and families in private homes subject to Host Nation limits on gathering sizes; outdoor physical fitness activities or animal care; and religious activities. Travel outside the national borders requires an exception to policy.
MODE OF TRAVEL:
Travel is limited to ground transport only - automobile, bus and train. This also includes post shuttles or school buses. Travel using commercial air requires an exception to policy.
GROUPS AND SOCIALIZING:
Parties or social gatherings are limited by Host Nation law. Guidance on applicable Host Nation law is published at Tab 1 on this page.
Soldiers living in Single Soldier Housing (Barracks) are counted as a single household and may gather up to 10 people but only on the installation. In family housing on post, three households or up to 10 people may gather. Unit-directed events that contribute to cohesion, resiliency and support networks may be held is reviewed and approved through established medical and risk mitigation processes. These do not apply off the installation where everyone is subject to Host Nation law.
OFF-LIMITS LOCATIONS:
Soldiers will not visit off-post bars, night clubs, dance clubs, or hookah lounges. Soldiers may visit any other establishment that is open under Host Nation restrictions.
Travel within national borders is authorized for compelling reasons only.
Travel is limited to ground transport only - automobile, bus and train. This also includes post shuttles.
Parties or social gatherings are limited by Host Nation law.
Have questions about moving to Germany during COVID?
First, visit U.S. Army Europe and Africa's Newcomers and COVID webpages for the information about moving to Germany.
Second, check out your local garrison resources:
Then, talk to your unit sponsor.
DEFINITION:
- COVID Positive or Symptomatic (PUI)
- Confined to quarters or isolation facility
- Must maintain as much distance as possible from others in same quarters
- Requires unit life support
IMPACTS ON OTHER MEMBERS OF HOUSEHOLD:
If one member of the household is in Isolation, all other members are in quarantine.
DEFINTION:
No impacts on the rest of the household.*
*All individuals who PCSed or participated in high risk international travel must quarantine.
- Only mission essential staff reports in-person
- Maximize telework
- Children can attend school
- Can attend medical appointments
- Do not eat at restaurants, visit public spaces, or travel
- Further restrictions at O5 commander discretion
- “Unit” size is determined by O5 commander
No impacts on the rest of the household.
The Re-Open EU Map is an information resource only. Germany only recognizes the RKI High Risk Country list to determine risk levels of other countries.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the U.S. to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19, effective Jan. 26. All airline passengers to the U.S. ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and documentation from a licensed health care provider or public health official of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. Passengers must also attest, under penalty of law, to having received a negative qualifying test result or to recovery from COVID-19 and medical clearance to travel. Airlines must deny boarding to passengers who do not meet these requirements. Visit CDC Proof of Negative Test Result page to learn more.