COVID-19 Testing at Vienna International Airport: An Alternative to Quarantine

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Passengers arriving at Vienna International Airport have the option to undergo immediate COVID-19 testing, potentially allowing them to skip the mandatory 14-day quarantine. This new regulation, announced on May 4, enables individuals with negative test results to bypass the self-isolation period. The molecular-biological PCR tests, provided by Confidence DNA Analysen GmbH, cost 190 euros (approximately $250) each and provide results within three hours.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vienna International Airport offers COVID-19 testing to passengers, allowing them to potentially avoid a 14-day quarantine.
  • The PCR tests, provided by Confidence DNA Analysen GmbH, cost 190 euros (approximately $250) each.
  • Results become available within three hours, and individuals with negative findings can skip quarantine.
  • Passengers who test positive will be immediately notified and their results will be reported to public authorities.
  • Travelers can arrange for a COVID-19 test appointment using the contact information on the airport's website.
  • Non-E.U. citizens from outside the Schengen area are currently prohibited from entering Austria by air, with some exceptions.
  • This new regulation aims to curb the spread of the coronavirus and provide an additional safety measure for travelers.

Statistics:

  • The cost of a single PCR test is 190 euros (approximately $250).
  • Results are available within three hours.
  • Passengers who test positive will be notified immediately, and their results will be reported to public authorities.
  • Non-E.U. citizens from outside the Schengen area are restricted from entering Austria by air, with some exceptions.

Sources:

  • Government regulations in Austria (no specific date provided)
  • Vienna International Airport's website (no specific date provided)
  • Confidence DNA Analysen GmbH (no specific date provided)
  • Austrian government suspension of non-E.U. citizens from entry (no specific date provided)