WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has lowered its travel advisory for Germany, Austria and several other European countries on Tuesday, advising Americans to exercise increased caution due to COVID-19, the State Department said on Tuesday.
In an updated advisory dated Monday, the department lowered Germany and Austria from Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” to Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution.” Advisories for Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Serbia were also lowered, as well as Armenia.
The risk of COVID-19 infection may be lower if someone is fully vaccinated, according to the advisory. However, the department also calls for practicing increased caution in Germany due to terrorism.
(Reporting by Merdie Nzanga; Editing by Doina Chiacu)