Screening implemented in Paris for Eurostar passengers

Control measures for Covid have been strengthened by the French government in the face of a rise in cases of contamination in the United Kingdom. The country is now classified as orange risk. VsThat is, a country that knows the active circulation of the virus in controlled proportions. From where New measures for passengers traveling between Paris and London by Eurostar. These are effective from 1 November.

The Prefecture of Police specifies that:
– for a vaccinated traveler (complete vaccination schedule), lentering the area
The metropolis is not subject to any restrictions.
– Yes The traveler has not been vaccinated (or if his vaccination schedule is incomplete), he must Offering a compelling reason to enter the metropolitan area. and current a PCR or antigen test less than 24 hours old before leaving. There is also the possibility of screening them on arrival in their area.

Faced with this recent uptick in delta variant Covid cases in the United Kingdom, the Police Prefecture has established a Gare Du Nord. Specific COVID-19 Screening System in. The system benefits from the support of the Central Directorate of Border Police (PAF) and the French Rescue and First Aid Association (FFSS – the approved association for civil defence).

French border police check vaccination status of passengers at London St Pancras station. Upon arrival at Gare du Nord, a filtering device on the arrival platform will direct unvaccinated passengers (or those who are not able to present proof of a complete immunization schedule) to a dedicated screening center installed in the station hall. Therefore it becomes necessary to plan the passage of time beyond two stations.

Luke Citrinot

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