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<\/p>\nThe Netherlands has reversed a quarantine requirement for vaccinated travelers, saying that effective Sept. 22, vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and other “very high-risk areas” for Covid-19 no longer have to quarantine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The rule change will particularly benefit river cruise operators, who had been altering schedules to avoid the quarantine requirement for cruisers who were embarking ships in Amsterdam, a popular departure point. Most river lines require passengers and crew to be vaccinated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Travel Weekly is tracking the Covid-related entry requirements for destinations in Europe.<\/p>\n
A statement from the Netherlands government said that as of Sept. 25, it would relax its five-foot distancing rule, which means that bars and restaurants can open to maximum capacity and events will again be allowed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But simultaneously it will require patrons ages 13 and over to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative Covid test result taken less than 24 hours before entry, using the CoronaCheck Netherlands app to generate a health pass. Patrons ages 14 and over will have to show an ID along with their health pass.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The government still urges people to practice social distancing. Face masks are still mandatory in airports and on planes, buses, trains, trams, metros, taxis and other commercial transportation.\u00a0<\/p>\n