New country categorization in effect March 24

Cyprus authorities on Monday announced a new categorization of countries based on their epidemiological risk as regards COVID 19 which is put into effect March 24.

Green Category countries – Low risk countries at current stage

Third countries: United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia

Red Category countries – Increased risk countries compared to the Green and Orange Category

European Union member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Estonia, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Czech Republic, Finland

Small states: Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City, San Marino

Schengen members: Switzerland, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway

Third countries: E

Source: Cyprus News Agency