Lodging/Housing
Project leaders/Supervisors must work with the #Relocation team to coordinate lodging/housing for employees. Employees will be asked to provide lodging details to enter the host nation.
Travel
Project leaders/Supervisors must work with the #Travel team to coordinate travel for employees. As several airlines are canceling flights due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, employees must verify their flight and rental vehicle information within 48 hours prior to traveling. Employees must complete the self-declaration form 10 days before returning to Europe. Please carry self-declaration form and travel letter during air travel, and coordinate travel changes or updates with their project leaders and the #Relocation team. Employees also must keep their commuter permit in the rental car dash window at all times.
Testing and International Air Travel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order effective January 26, 2021, that requires all air passengers arriving in the U.S. to take a COVID-19 test no more than three days before their flight departs. You must also provide the negative result or COVID-19 recovery documentation to the airline before boarding the flight.
German lockdown extended until February 14 with additional restrictions:
- Medical masks must be worn when shopping and in public transport.
Only FFP2 masks and surgical masks are allowed. Self-sewn covers are no longer allowed.
- Home office
People should work from home, as fewer people should come together during rush hour in buses and trains for their commute. In companies where this is not an option, medical masks should be distributed to workers.
Entry regulation for incoming and returning travelers in Baden-Wuerttemberg
- According to the Corona Regulation Entry Quarantine, quarantine-free entry is possible for professional, official, business, school, medical or family-related reasons.
- Those who have recovered from a coronavirus infection will be exempted from the quarantine obligation.
- In the coming weeks, the new exception will include people who have a medical certificate stating that they were infected with the coronavirus at least 21 days and no more than six months ago when they entered the country and confirmed by a PCR test.
FFP Masks in Bavaria
- Starting January 18, FFP2 masks have to be worn in all public transportation and shopping venues in Bavaria.
Two test strategy in Germany
- Test immediately upon entry or within 48 hours prior to arrival in Germany
- On the fifth day of quarantine, employees are allowed to take a COVID test. If this test result comes back negative, 10 day quarantine may be ended early.
Quarantine: When entering Germany from an RKI designated risk area, there is a mandatory 10 day quarantine obligation. Quarantine can be ended at the earliest with a negative test result from the fifth day of quarantine.
Hotspot travel ban: Under new regulations, residents of areas deemed coronavirus hotspots will be restricted from traveling more than 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) from their town without a valid reason.
More information on regulations
Food Services
The following links will provide food services information. For more information, contact your project leader/supervisor and the #Relocation team.
Host Nation Food Services
Important Resources
Disclaimer
M.C. Dean has provided the enclosed documents relating to our COVID-19 Response plan for information purposes only. The protocols and documents on this page are intended to be consistent with CDC guidelines at the time of publication of the document, and used as part of an overall safety program which implements CDC guidance and recommendations appropriate for a specific business. Individuals and entities must review and follow all CDC guidance found at www.cdc.gov. All information is provided “as is,” and M.C. Dean makes no representations or warranties with respect to the information. M.C. Dean does not represent or warrant that the information is accurate, complete, or current. M.C. Dean assumes no responsibility or liability for personal injury or damages for entities or individuals using the information on this page. Information provided is not intended to serve as legal or medical advice.
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