Covid / Omicron: Tunisia reduces PCR test time to 48 hours

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From December 1, 2021, all people to travel to Tunisia must present a negative PCR test less than 48 hours before departure. Until then, the deadline was 72 hours. This measure, applicable to travelers over 6 years old, is adopted “due to the evolution of the global pandemic situation and the emergence of a new variant of Covid-19”, confirms the National Tourist Office. Tunisian in Paris.

The Selectour network had informed the participants of its 11th congress on Saturday. The event is expected to bring together around 550 travel professionals in Hammamet, from December 2 to 6.

Random antigenic tests will be carried out on arrival in Tunisia, positive people will have to apply the mandatory quarantine, adds the Quai d’Orsay .

Detected for the first time in South Africa, Omicron is considered “worrying” by the World Health Organization. This new variant has been detected in European countries such as Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands.